Rajeev Chandrasekhar hits back with ‘son-in-law of communist dynasty’ remark amid Vizhinjam row

BJP Kerala president responds to criticism from Kerala minister, asserts commitment to state development amid social media trolling.

After being criticised by Kerala’s Public Works Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas and trolled on social media for his onstage presence alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the commissioning of the Vizhinjam International Seaport, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Kerala State president Rajeev Chandrasekhar has said the “son-in-law of the communist dynasty was upset because I arrived early at the inauguration ceremony.”

Inaugurating Vikasitha Keralam convention organised by the BJP Alappuzha North district committee on Saturday (May 3), Mr. Chandrasekhar, without naming Mr. Riyas directly, said “the son-in-law should consult a doctor.”

“He is upset because I arrived early. Since the party workers had come early, as the State president of the party (BJP), I felt that I should also arrive with them. When everyone went to the VIP lounge, I went to see my party workers. That was why I entered the stage early,” said Mr. Chandrasekhar.

He said that Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] members were trolling him since Friday night.

“The Prime Minister said that some people would not be able to sleep anymore. That is true. Let them troll me as much as they want and say whatever they want. The BJP will do what it has to do. The BJP and National Democratic Alliance’s train has already started moving. Anyone can board this train, including the son-in-law. Our goal is a developed Kerala and we will achieve it,” added Mr. Chandrasekhar.