Kannur, March 27 -- CPM leader MV Jayarajan accused the UDF and BJP of spreading false propaganda and attempting to overshadow development achievements.

Addressing a press conference, he said the Right-wing and sections of the media are deliberately downplaying development initiatives.

He also criticised KC Venugopal, raising concerns over issues like price rise of essential commodities and the ongoing energy crisis. Jayarajan noted that the Centre had convened an all-party meeting, where opposition parties strongly criticised the Union government. However, he alleged that a Muslim League MP defended the Centre's failures.

He mocked the promise of a Rs 3,000 pension, calling it "the biggest joke of this era," and accused those who once...