BJP’s K Surendran alleges Kerala CM Satheesan’s UDF govt is controlled by IUML and Jamaat; cites cabinet posts and criticises power cuts, jobs.
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Five of the ministers in the 21-member Cabinet are dynasts. Among them are K Muraleedharan, the son of the late CM K Karunakaran, and IUML’s P K Basheer and V E Abdul Gafoor.

Satheesan is banking on his performance as Leader of Opposition, but Chennithala is staking his claim based on seniority, while Venugopal is relying on his strong connection with the high command