Kicking up a row, an IUML MLA on Monday, 4 June, attended the Kerala Assembly wearing mask and gloves to highlight the impact of Nipah virus in Kozhikode district, triggering a war of words between the ruling LDF and Opposition UDF members.
According to a report by PTI, Kuttiady MLA Parakkal Abdulla walked into the Assembly wearing mask and gloves, and was seen greeting the Opposition members.
While Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said the member's behaviour amounted to 'trivialising' a serious issue, Health Minister KK Shylaja reportedly described it as a 'ridiculous act.'
The state has been maintaining extreme vigil following the outbreak of the virus.