Thiruvananthapuram, Jan. 12 -- Congress on Monday distanced itself from the ruling Left Democratic Alliance (LDF) protest against the Centre, labelling it as a "fake agitation" to "tease" the people of Kerala.

Kerala assembly Leader of Opposition VD Satheeshan alleged the "nexus" between the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), while questioning the timing of the protest.

Speaking with ANI, VD Satheeshan said, "This is a fake agitation because there is an unholy nexus between CPM in Kerala and Sangh Parivar in Delhi. Now, before the election, this agitation before elections is just to tease people."

Additionally, Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal questioned the seriousness of the agitation at ...