The Kerala Assembly witnessed chaos as the ruling front and opposition clashed over allegations of derailing the Sabarimala gold smuggling case investigation. The Leader of Opposition, V.D. Satheesan, led the opposition out of the house for the day amidst intense protests and shouting matches. Opposition members boycotted the Question Hour, accusing the government of sabotaging the probe, leading to unprecedented disorder in the House.
The situation escalated as opposition MLAs attempted to rush towards the Speaker’s dais and later the Speaker’s chamber, resulting in pushing and shoving inside the House. Speaker A.N. Shamseer temporarily suspended proceedings by walking out amid the mounting uproar. LoP V.D. Satheesan claimed that interference from the Chief Minister’s office had hindered the Special Investigation Team probing the case, alleging that high-profile accused were getting default bail.
The opposition’s protest continued with Speaker Shamseer warning to lower banners or face removal. Minister M.B. Rajesh from the ruling front dismissed the protest, accusing the opposition of lacking issues and disrespecting democratic institutions. The confrontations highlighted the deepening political divides, with the Sabarimala gold smuggling case becoming a major point of contention in the Assembly.
