Political Intimidation Suspected as Faeces Dumped in Kerala Worker’s Well

An incident of suspected political intimidation has occurred in Nadapuram near Kozhikode, Kerala. Faeces were found dumped in the household well of an RMP worker, raising tensions in the region known for its political history. The well, jointly used by the worker, Manojan, and his brother, was allegedly contaminated in Thooneri near Chekkayippidika in Thumpolipoyil.
Local leaders of the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) claim the act was politically motivated, targeting Manojan for his support of the UDF. Manojan, an active Revolutionary Marxist Party (RMP) worker, has been associated with the party since its formation and is a known grassroots worker in the area.
The incident is significant against the backdrop of the region’s sensitive political landscape. Nadapuram and its surrounding areas have been considered strongholds of the RMP, the party formed by the slain former CPI(M) leader T.P. Chandrasekharan in 2012. The region’s political history has been marked by Chandrasekharan’s killing, which led to widespread outrage and changed Kerala’s political discourse, especially in the northern districts.