The criticism from G Sukumaran Nair against Kerala Chief Minister-designate VD Satheesan has now escalated into one of the sharpest political attacks made by the Nair Service Society in recent years.

In a strongly worded response after the Congress high command picked Satheesan as the Congress Legislature Party leader, Sukumaran Nair alleged that the decision was "anti-democratic" and claimed that the Congress had "surrendered" to the Indian Union Muslim League.

The NSS chief questioned why the Congress leadership held days of consultations if the final decision was already fixed. He said the party had earlier indicated that the choice would be based on the support of MLAs, but later yielded to pressure from coalition partners.

"The Muslim League was the main pressure force behind the decision. This shows that the Congress has surrendered to the League," Sukumaran Nair alleged.

He also openly backed senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala, saying Chennithala should have been ahead if the selection was based on political criteria and seniority.

Source:Ndtv