V. Sivankutty

CPI(M) leader Sivankutty accuses the UDF government in Kerala of scapegoating an official to divert attention from a Congress-BJP deal involving councillor Sugathan. The leader claims the 'rescue operation' for the BJP councillor was Congress's repayment of a debt for vote trading in recent elections.

Kerala Left leader V. Sivankutty criticizes the Centre’s Labour Codes for enabling a 'hire and fire' policy. The leader argues the policy undermines labor protections.

V. Sivankutty criticized Kerala Chief Minister's remarks on reverse remittances, arguing that migrant workers' contributions to the state economy are not adequately recognized. The CM claimed money earned in Kerala flows to other states, and migrant workers primarily contribute through taxes from liquor consumption.

V. Sivankutty has urged the Kerala government to address administrative paralysis at Thiruvananthapuram Corporation. He alleges that the NDA-led Corporation's leadership is shielding ward councillor R. Sugathan, who is in judicial remand after arrest under the Kerala Anti-Social Activities Prevention Act, causing disruption to the local body's operations.

CITU condemns layoffs at a U.S.-based medical coding firm and demands stronger labor protections. The organization plans to pursue legal remedies, including raising the issue as an industrial dispute before the Labour Commissioner and Labour Courts, as stated by V. Sivankutty.

Sivankutty demands Chief Minister Satheesan clarify if the National Education Policy (NEP) will be implemented in Kerala. He also states there is no legal barrier for the United Democratic Front (UDF) government to withdraw from the PM SHRI scheme.

The Kerala Budget allocates ₹1,477.57 crore for general education, with ₹1,032.28 crore aimed at improving quality and academic standards. Former Education Minister V. Sivankutty criticizes the Budget as lacking vision.