I trust John Brittas more than Dharmendra Pradhan, says CPI’s Binoy Viswam over his role in PM-SHRI

Key Points

1. CPI Kerala State secretary Binoy Viswam questions Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's statements.
2. The issue revolves around the PM-SHRI scheme and alleged mediation by CPI(M) MP John Brittas.
3. Dharmendra Pradhan claimed Kerala initially agreed to the PM-SHRI scheme but didn't implement it due to internal conflict.
4. Binoy Viswam states John Brittas discussed withheld Central funds under the Samagra Shiksha project with Pradhan.
5. The event was a 'meet-the-leader' event organized by the Calicut Press Club in Kozhikode on December 4, 2025.
6. Pradhan's statement was made during a Rajya Sabha discussion on December 3, 2025.