‘Freebie’ row over Satheesan’s chartered flight to flood-hit Malappuram heats up Keralam politics
Kerala chief minister P. Satheesan faced criticism for using a chartered aircraft to reach flood‑hit Malappuram, with opposition parties claiming the flight was a free‑bie. Satheesan has not disclosed the sponsor of the charter. In response, the DYFI youth wing organized a painting contest, asking participants to envision the unnamed benefactor. The issue has intensified political debate across Keralam, with parties demanding transparency.