BJP Councillor R. Sugathan Retakes Oath in Prison Under High Court Order
A politician under arrest retakes oath, raising concerns about abuse of power.
On July 14, 2026, BJP councillor R. Sugathan, under preventive detention under the Kerala Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, retook his oath of office inside Viyyur Central Prison in Thrissur at 11 a.m., following a Kerala High Court order. The ceremony was administered by Thiruvananthapuram Mayor V.V. Rajesh and allowed due to democratic mandate concerns. Sugathan, arrested for resisting arrest and facing multiple criminal cases, cannot attend council meetings, risking losing membership under the Kerala Municipality Act. This event sparked sharp political reactions from opposition parties.
14 JUL 2026
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
BJP Councillor R. Sugathan Retakes Oath in Prison Under High Court Order
— NDTV
For the first time in Kerala, BJP councillor R Sugathan took his oath of office inside Viyyur Central Prison.
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