Kerala Communist leader slams police crackdown on Thiruvananthapuram protesters
P. Rajeev of the CPI(M) criticises law enforcement response to demonstrations in the state capital
The Hindu reported that CPI(M) leader P. Rajeev has strongly criticised the police response to recent demonstrations in Thiruvananthapuram. The senior party functionary argues that law enforcement overstepped appropriate boundaries when dealing with the protesters on the streets of Kerala's capital.
According to the report, Rajeev's statement reflects growing concerns within communist circles about how state authorities are managing public dissent. The incident has become a flashpoint between the political establishment and civil society groups organising the demonstrations.
The police action against the protesters drew sharp condemnation from the CPI(M) leader, who suggested that the response was disproportionate to the nature of the public gathering. His remarks underscore tensions between the party and the state machinery over protest management protocols.
The specific nature of the demonstrations and the precise allegations against police conduct remain part of ongoing political debate in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram district.
Source: The Hindu — National — read the original report ↗
Reported on Thu, 12 Nov 2026 19:00:46 GMT.