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The culprit Raghavan Velutholi is the secretary of the CPM's Pakkam local committee. He is also a member of the Uduma area committee of the left party.
The party is likely to make its stance on the issue clear considering the rising criticism against the price hike amongst the public.
Adopting a menacing body language, Pinarayi Vijayan called Kuzhalnadan a liar and insisted that his daughter had no such connections.
Deshabhimani reported that the CPI leaders who were called in as witnesses did not identify the accused in the court but the media highlighted only the hostile statements of the CPM leaders.
Chandrasekharan was attacked during his victory procession soon after he was declared winner from the Kanhangad seat in the 2016 Assembly elections which the LDF went on to win. Last week 12 RSS-BJP workers accused of the crime were exonerated by the local court.
The shop which was run by the LC member of the party, indirectly, had remained closed for some time. When the building owner asked to vacate the room and return the space, the party member demanded a huge sum, despite not settling the rent arrears.
Padiyoor panchayat president denies the allegation, says it could be a fallout between individuals.
Thomas confirmed to Manorama Online that he has written to the govt not to pay him a salary. He has also said in the letter that he is willing to travel in economy class on flights.
Prakash Babu called the CPM's position in the case reprehensible and ridiculous