Kerala is gearing up for the upcoming Assembly elections, with the CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) eyeing a rare third consecutive term under Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. R.S. Sasikumar, Chairman of the State United Confederation of Employees (SUCC), raised concerns about a message allegedly sent in the Chief Minister’s name to government employees’ personal WhatsApp accounts. The message detailed increases in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) and reassured employees about their welfare.
Sasikumar criticized the use of phone numbers from official databases like SPARK for unauthorized bulk messaging, calling it a breach of privacy. He emphasized the importance of protecting personal data held by the government and demanded legal action if any data misuse occurred. The controversy has emerged amidst political sensitivity as the state readies for Assembly elections, drawing criticism from the Congress-led Opposition for potential public opinion influence.
The alleged misuse of official data has sparked concerns about privacy violations and legal repercussions. Sasikumar called for a thorough investigation and immediate police involvement to address any unauthorized access or data leakage issues. As election preparations intensify in Kerala, the controversy is expected to fuel political debates and exchanges in the state.
