Amid criticism by Vellappally Natesan and Sukumaran Nair, Kerala Opposition leader V.D. Satheesan says he is against bid to cause communal rift, not leaders

Key Highlights

• Sukumaran Nair amid the two signalling a possible tie-up sharing common political interests.
• The Congress leader said he welcomes any initiative to ensure communal unity even as reiterating that he and his party will oppose communal remarks of all colours.
• “We wish everyone to stand united.
• There should not be any communal hatred.
• We will support any step taken by anyone to that end.