Mayor among BJP, CPI(M) councillors booked after clash at Thiruvananthapuram Corporation
Clash between BJP and CPI(M) councillors in Thiruvananthapuram leads to police action and injuries, sparking political tensions.
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The police on Friday (June 26, 2026) registered separate cases against BJP councillors, including Mayor V.V. Rajesh, and CPI(M) ward members following a clash at the City Corporation office in Thiruvananthapuram a day ago, officials said.Based on a complaint lodged by CPI(M) councillor Sindhu Sasi, a case was registered against Mr. Rajesh, Deputy Mayor Asha Nath and BJP councillors Girikumar, Jaya Rajeev, Madhu, Gopan, Sumi Balu, R C Beena, Manju and Sruthy, the police said. Thiruvananthapuram Corporation witnesses high drama as LDF steps up protest; Mayor injuredSimilarly, based on a complaint lodged by BJP councillor Sruthy S S, a case was registered against CPI(M) councillors SP Deepak, Rakhi Ravikumar, Chellamangalam Arun, Venugopal and Renjith, officials said.The Museum police…
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