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Kerala Congress Leader Criticizes BJP-Led Administration in Thiruvananthapuram

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Thiruvananthapuram, June 30 (IANS) Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president Sunny Joseph on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led administration in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, alleging that the violence and disorder witnessed in the civic body have become a disgrace to Kerala. Joseph, who is also the State Electricity Minister, said the Corporation’s functioning had deteriorated further after the BJP assumed leadership of the civic body.He alleged that the administrati…

Thiruvananthapuram Council Meeting Turns Chaotic Over BJP Councillor’s Detention

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Thiruvananthapuram, June 29 (IANS) The Thiruvananthapuram Corporation Council descended into chaos on Monday after a demand by the Opposition for the resignation of BJP councillor R. Sugathan, who is currently in judicial custody under the Kerala Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act (KAAPA), triggered violent scenes, physical scuffles and unprecedented disruption of the council proceedings.The flashpoint was a dispute over the attendance register.The Left and the Congress-led UDF alleged that…

UDF Considers No-Confidence Motion Against BJP in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation

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Thiruvananthapuram, June 26 (IANS) The Congress-led UDF is weighing a no-confidence motion against the BJP administration in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, a move that could throw the state’s only BJP-led civic body into political uncertainty if the CPI-M-led LDF decides to extend support.The Corporation Council is scheduled to meet on Monday, when the opposition is expected to chalk out its strategy in the wake of the violent scenes witnessed inside the civic body earlier this week.The unp…

Thiruvananthapuram Mayor Criticizes Police Action in BJP Councilor’s Arrest

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Thiruvananthapuram, June 10 (IANS) Thiruvananthapuram Corporation Mayor V.V. Rajesh on Wednesday said the BJP would fight the case involving councilor R. Sugathan both politically and legally, alleging that the police created unnecessary tension during the arrest operation at the councilor’s residence.“The police created unnecessary tension at his house. There was no need for such a situation. The police official fired in the air only to create a scene. The police did not give any briefing r…