Controversial Police Actions Stir Debate in Kerala Assembly

The Kerala assembly saw heated exchanges as the Congress-led UDF opposition criticized references to past police actions at Sivagiri Mutt and Muthanga during a debate on essential commodity price rises.

CPI(M) MLA V Joy cited a judicial commission's report, suggesting political motives behind the Sivagiri incident. Congress MLA Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan opposed this, arguing for a comprehensive discussion on commission reports without selective citation.

Citing concerns of inappropriate debate, Leader of Opposition V D Satheesan threatened non-cooperation if this continues. Meanwhile, former Chief Minister A K Antony urged the release of commission reports to counter one-sided narratives against him concerning these incidents.

(With inputs from agencies.)