Intelligence reports warned of BJP attacks: Vijayan

Opposition leader Ramesh Chennithala said the CM should take immediate steps to end the violence. Opposition members walked out after the Speaker rejected their notice for adjournment motion to discuss the political violence.

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Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. (Express Photo Tashi Tobgyal)

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday told the Assembly that the intelligence wing of the police had alerted the government that BJP would carry out attacks to divert attention from the medical college bribery scandal in which some party leaders face allegations. Replying to a question from the Opposition, the CM said the government had taken precautionary steps following the intelligence report.

“There is no ground in the allegation that police were ineffective. Stern action was taken against the perpetrators of the crime. It is a false allegation that law and order machinery in Kerala is crippled,” he told the Assembly.
When ruling party member M Swaraj pointed out that the assets of several BJP leaders had registered a disproportionate growth recently, VIjayan said the government would examine the matter if required.

The Assembly began on a stormy note on Monday with the Opposition disrupting proceedings over the political violence in the state. Opposition leader Ramesh Chennithala said the CM should take immediate steps to end the violence. Opposition members walked out after the Speaker rejected their notice for adjournment motion to discuss the political violence. The lone BJP legislator O Rajagopal also staged a walkout in protest against the CPM’s alleged attacks on BJP workers.

Shaju Philip

Shaju Philip is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Indian Express, where he leads the publication's coverage from Kerala. With over 25 years of experience in mainstream journalism, he is one of the most authoritative voices on the socio-political, religious, and developmental landscape of South India. Expertise, Experience, and Authority Decades of Regional Specialization: Shaju has spent more than two decades documenting the "Kerala Model" of development, its complex communal dynamics, and its high-stakes political environment. Key Coverage Beats: His extensive reporting portfolio includes: Political & Governance Analysis: In-depth tracking of the LDF and UDF coalitions, the growth of the BJP in the state, and the intricate workings of the Kerala administration. Crime & Investigative Journalism: Noted for his coverage of high-profile cases such as the gold smuggling probe, political killings, and the state’s counter-terrorism efforts regarding radicalization modules. Crisis Management: He has led ground-level reporting during major regional crises, including the devastating 2018 floods, the Nipah virus outbreaks, and the Covid-19 pandemic response. ... Read More

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