Thiruvananthapuram, May 11 -- BJP MLA-elect from Kazhakootam, V Muraleedharan on Monday criticised the Congress over the delay in government formation in Keralam, alleging that the party was more focused on power than public welfare.

Speaking to ANI, Muraleedharan said that despite receiving a massive mandate, the Congress had failed to arrive at a unanimous decision on leadership, which, according to him, reflected the party's disregard for the people of the state.

Muraleedharan further alleged that both the national and state leadership of the Congress had disrespected the people of Kerala by creating uncertainty over government formation.

"It shows the Congress does not care for the people of the state. Even after getting a massive ...