LoP Satheesan challenges CM Vijayan to open debate on state issues

• Kerala LoP V D Satheesan challenged CM Pinarayi Vijayan to a public debate on various issues.
• The challenge followed CM Vijayan's questions about the Congress-led UDF's stance on state development initiatives.
• Satheesan addressed allegations regarding LIFE Mission, Vizhinjam Port, welfare pensions, and national highway development.
• Satheesan accused the ruling CPI(M) of protecting party leaders facing sexual misconduct allegations.
• The LoP urged the CM to decide the venue and date for the proposed debate.

Why It Matters: Public debate challenge signals heightened political accountability and scrutiny in Kerala.