UDF Government Accused of Suppressing Free Speech

13 UPDATES · 72 DAYS · 25 JUN 2026 — 4 SEPT 2026

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Latest · 4 Sept 2026

P. Jayarajan, CPI(M) leader, accused Sree Krishna Jayanti processions of being part of an RSS political project to expand influence among families.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the clash between CPI(M) and BJP councillors at the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, including reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments of this specific incident. It excludes other actions by the same people, parties, or regions unless they are direct developments of this particular clash.

The full story, from the beginning

25Jun

STORY BEGINS — NDTV

On Camera, CPI(M), BJP Councillors Clash At Thiruvananthapuram Corporation

26Jun

The Hindu

CPI(M) leader M.V. Jayarajan accuses the UDF government of using police and Meta to suppress free speech, citing parallels to the Emergency.

3 weeks later

18Jul

The Hindu

P. Rajeeve accuses the UDF government of prioritizing the Waqf (Amendment) Act over other issues and claims its Supreme Court stance will be invalid.

22Jul

The Hindu

The Thiruvananthapuram District and Sessions Court denied bail to two more CPI(M) activists accused of attacking ED officials during a raid on Pinarayi Vijayan's residence.

3Aug

The Hindu

CPI State secretary Binoy Viswam accused the UDF government of aiding the "RSS-BJP agenda" by implementing the PM-SHRI scheme and urged securing ₹106.58 crore for education from the Centre.

9Aug

The Hindu

The CPI(M) accuses the UDF government of surrendering to the BJP after the General Education Minister defended singing the full version of Vande Mataram.

11Aug

The Hindu

CPI(M) State secretary M.V. Govindan accused the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) of harboring synthetic drug peddlers following the arrest of Youth Congress leaders.

18Aug

The Hindu

The CPI(M) accused the UDF government of ceding executive power to the Governor without protest.

The Hindu

Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan accused the CPI(M) of orchestrating a campaign against his government, alleging the party's involvement in the vilification of the UDF government.

22Aug

The Hindu

The CPI(M) demanded the removal of the Chief Secretary and the CPI questioned the Chief Minister's silence on a circular advising officials to prevent youth protests against Left parties.

23Aug

The Hindu

The CPI(M) Keralam secretary accused the ED of pursuing cases with political bias and motive, citing the lack of investigation into financial misappropriation charges against BJP leaders.

24Aug

The Hindu

D. Raja, CPI general secretary, asserted the party's genuine demand for the Deputy Leader of Opposition position in Kerala, urging Pinarayi Vijayan to be more accommodating.

4Sept

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

P. Jayarajan, CPI(M) leader, accused Sree Krishna Jayanti processions of being part of an RSS political project to expand influence among families.

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