New Delhi, March 13 -- Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and CPI(M) MP John Brittas on Friday exchanged jibes during the Question Hour in the Rajya Sabha while discussing the high-speed corridor between Kannur and Thiruvananthapuram.

While posing a question on the detailed project report (DPR) for the high-speed corridor, Brittas said that the Railways Minister is good at "showcasing and marketing." In his reply, Vaishnaw alleged an alliance between the CPI(M) and Congress, saying both parties do not want development in Kerala.

"One good thing about the Railways Minister is that he is good at showcasing and marketing, and no wonder he has been given an additional portfolio of Information and Broadcasting. He gave seven surveys in a fiv...