Tension in Thrissur following CPI(M) protest over ED raids
Tensions rose in Thrissur as the CPI(M) protested against ED raids on their leader's residences. The protest, which involved hundreds of participants, led to minor scuffles and traffic disruptions. CPI(M) leaders accused the Congress and BJP of political collusion behind the raids and vowed to intensify their resistance efforts.
- ▪The CPI(M) protest was in response to ED raids on Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan's residences.
- ▪Protesters tore down UDF congratulatory flex boards, leading to police intervention.
- ▪CPI(M) leaders accused the Congress and BJP of colluding with the ED to undermine Left politics.
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A tense situation prevailed in Thrissur on Wednesday (May 27, 2026) following a protest march taken out by the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] against the raids by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) on the residences of Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan in the CMRL-Exalogic case after a section of demonstrators tore down flex boards of the United Democratic Front.The march, led by senior CPI(M) leaders, witnessed moments of friction when activists allegedly ripped apart flex boards put up by the UDF congratulating the newly sworn-in Cabinet.
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