Opposition leader V.D. Satheesan issued a robust response to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s concerns, launching a direct challenge for an open debate to discuss state governance. Satheesan accused the ruling Left Democratic Front of attempting to divert attention from significant administrative shortcomings and highlighted alleged shielding of two CPI(M) leaders jailed in connection with the Sabarimala gold misappropriation case. He criticized the government for defending individuals accused of sexual misconduct, contrasting it with Congress’s stance. Satheesan questioned delays and politicization concerning welfare pension payments and accused the CM’s office of stalling action on complaints involving CPI(M) MLAs. On major development projects, Satheesan underscored past contributions by former UDF governments to the Vizhinjam seaport and raised concerns about the environmental and social impact assessments related to the Wayanad tunnel and coastal highway projects. He also dismissed claims regarding opposition to the GAIL pipeline and presented alternate proposals for the K-Rail SilverLine, criticizing the government’s lack of risk assessment for affected communities. Satheesan further alleged fiscal mismanagement via KIIFB borrowings and questioned the need for masala bonds abroad while large projects were completed under the UDF without such debt mechanisms. Overall, the statement disputes the government's narrative and calls for a transparent debate on governance failures and project implementations in Kerala.