“The statue of Mahatma Gandhi is right in front of the main entrance of the assembly and it is flanked by the statues of Jawaharlal Nehru and B R Ambedkar, while the statue of Namboodiripad, who headed the first Communist government, is at a slight distance away. This is improper and a disrespect to the National leaders,” Sudheeran said in the letter.
Meanwhile, Dr Vincent P J, Press secretary to the Speaker, said the controversy was over a “misunderstanding” and was “unfortunate”.
At a time when the assembly is observing its 60th anniversary, it is unfortunate that a controversy has erupted over the prominence given to the picture of EMS, the first Chief Minister of the state and one of the architects of united Kerala, Vincent said in a statement.
