PM Manoj, the press secretary to Kerala’s Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, took to Facebook to mock Nilambur MLA PV Anvar’s attempts at forming a new political party. In his post, Manoj sarcastically remarked that while anyone can dream of achieving what veteran leader MV Raghavan couldn’t, the reality might be starkly different. His post, drawing from personal memories of Raghavan’s failed political venture, is being seen as a direct jibe at Anvar’s ambitions.
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PM Manoj began his post by reminiscing about his admiration for MV Raghavan (MVR) in the early 1980s. He recalled a time when he and his comrades were jailed during protests and how MVR had personally visited them in jail, offered comforting words, and ensured they received proper treatment. However, Manoj then shifted to describing how, despite MVR’s widespread support during his party’s initial public meetings, the CPI(M) remained unaffected, and MVR’s party became a one-member entity in the Legislative Assembly.
Drawing a parallel, PM Manoj commented that while anyone has the right to dream big, Anvar’s party faces an uphill battle. The post concluded with a biting remark, suggesting that Anvar should focus on playing at his own level, as this new party is not equipped to challenge established forces like the CPI(M).
Manoj’s sharp critique has generated buzz on social media, fueling speculations about the political undercurrents within Kerala’s political landscape.
