"In the chief minister's home district and home constituency, everyday killings are taking place. Forget CPI(M), BJP. Is he responsible or not? He is responsible because he is the chief minister," Shah said.
Talking to Malayalam TV channel 'Mathrubhumi', the BJP chief said Vijayan has a responsibility to check the political violence.
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On being asked how all incidents of political violence in the state involved members of CPI(M) and BJP, Shah retorted that there was no comparison between the parties.
"How can you compare CPI(M) with BJP?" he shot back.
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