2024 Lok Sabha Elections: P Chidambaram Announces Congress’ Big CAA Response Despite Pinarayi Vijayan’s Criticism

P Chidambaram, a member of the Congress party, appealed to the public to vote for the INDIA bloc in Delhi. He stated that the Congress Party’s aim is to repeal the CAA, even though it is not explicitly mentioned in its manifesto.

This stance has created some tension with Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and the CPI(M) who have criticized the Congress for not addressing the CAA in their manifesto. In response, Chidambaram explained that the omission of the CAA from the manifesto was due to space constraints and emphasized that the intention to repeal the law is clear.

He also accused the BJP of causing significant damage to the country during its ten-year rule and vowed to repeal certain laws, including the CAA, if the INDIA Bloc comes into power. Chidambaram dismissed Vijayan’s claims that the Congress has not opposed the CAA, mentioning Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor’s opposition to the law in Parliament.

He also expressed hope that the recent inauguration of the Ayodhya Ram temple would not impact the elections, emphasizing that the temple construction should not play a role in politics. Furthermore, Chidambaram criticized Vijayan and the CPI(M), urging them to recognize the nationwide significance of the election and highlighting the Congress’ position as a stronger contender against the BJP compared to the CPI(M).

In conclusion, Chidambaram urged the public to vote for the INDIA bloc in the upcoming elections, which are to be held on April 26 in Kerala for the Lok Sabha election, with the nationwide results to be declared on June 4.