Convicted Kerala CPI(M) councillor accused of parole violation after joining Payyannur protest in Kerala
V.K. Nishad, a CPI(M) councillor serving a 20-year prison sentence for an attempted bomb attack on police personnel, is facing controversy after allegedly violating parole conditions by participating in a protest against expelled party leader V. Kunhikrishnan. Despite rules prohibiting political activity during parole, Nishad was seen at the Payyannur protest and returned to jail afterward. This alleged violation has drawn criticism and calls for action from various quarters.
30 JAN 2026
— The Hindu
The Kerala High Court granted police protection to V. Kunhikrishnan, a whistleblower and former Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader, following his claims of threats to his family and friends.
2 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
The UDF members of the Kerala Legislative Assembly staged a walkout and boycotted proceedings after the Speaker disallowed their adjournment motion on parole for a CPI(M) councillor.
3 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
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