Signs emerge of a thaw in Vellappally-Satheesan ties

Signs of a truce are appearing between Vellappally Natesan and Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan. Natesan's son visited Satheesan, and the Labour Minister called on Natesan. Natesan previously criticized Satheesan sharply, but now says he "never questioned Mr. Satheesan's merit." This shift follows earlier bitter exchanges.