BJP candidate’s floral tribute at martyrs’ column at Punnapra-Vayalar kicks up row

By Express News Service
ALAPPUZHA: An issue erupted because the NDA candidate in Alappuzha meeting constituency paid floral tribute on the Punnapra-Vayalar martyrs’ column right here on Friday. Sandeep Vachaspathi of BJP entered the compound owned collectively by each CPM and CPI district committees together with just a few staff and paid floral tributes. The CPM and CPI alleged that he had entered the compound after breaking open its gate.

After visiting the historic sq., Sandeep stated the martyrs are the instance of the Communist conspiracy. “Many sacrificed their lives for the Communist party leaders who deceived them and led them to martyrdom.” P P Chitharanjan, LDF candidate, stated Sandeep’s was a purposeful motion to create division among the many folks.

“The martyrs’ column is a memorial of Communists who had sacrificed their lives for independence. The sacrifice was part of the country’s struggle for independence and Sandeep’s entry into the column is despicable,” Chitharanjan stated. District secretary of CPI T J Anjalose stated the BJP candidate and others entered the compound after destroying the lock of the gate.

“We have lodged a complaint with the DGP and district police chief. The RSS and Sangh Parivar organisations are trying to redraw the history of the country and the BJP candidate’s action was part of that move. The RSS or Sangh Parivar organisations did not play any role in the country’s independence struggle. We will face the move politically,” he stated.