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No Minister Left the Country Without Proper Approvals Defends Keralam CM
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News18•15-10-2026, 20:30
No Minister Left the Country Without Proper Approvals Defends Keralam CM
- •Keralam Chief Minister V D Satheesan clarified that ministers cannot travel abroad without central government approval and no procedures were violated.
- •The statement came in response to criticism from the LDF regarding Local Self Government Minister K M Shaji's recent trip to Prague.
- •Senior CPI(M) leader K N Balagopal demanded transparency and urged the Chief Minister to clarify the reasons behind the reportedly unauthorized visit.
- •CPI state secretary Binoy Viswam also criticized the government, alleging that ministers have been given a free rein to disregard mandatory procedures.
Key Questions Answered
Keralam Chief Minister V D Satheesan stated that ministers cannot go on foreign trips without central government approval, and that all ministers have followed this mandatory procedure.
Opposition leaders questioned Minister K M Shaji because his recent European trip included a reportedly unauthorized visit to Prague, prompting demands for transparency and clarification.
Former minister K N Balagopal and CPI secretary Binoy Viswam criticized the government for acting casually, failing to ensure proper transparency, and giving ministers a free reign.
