CM Pinarayi Vijayan Supports Gunman Amidst Altercation, Criticizes Media and Opposition

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has come out in support of his gunman, Anil Kumar, who was involved in an altercation with Youth Congress workers in Alappuzha. Vijayan stated that he did not witness the gunman physically assaulting the protesters and mentioned that his bodyguards work to ensure his safety. The Chief Minister criticized the media and questioned the propriety of conducting a protest that involves physically confronting others. The incident occurred when the Chief Minister’s gunman reportedly jumped out of the vehicle to disperse Youth Congress workers who were staging a black flag protest.

The altercation has sparked controversy, with political opponents criticizing the Chief Minister’s security personnel for resorting to violence. The Youth Congress has vowed to continue its protests against Chief Minister Vijayan, demanding accountability for the incident. The clash has added fuel to the ongoing political tensions in the state, with both the ruling party and the opposition trading accusations and intensifying their respective campaigns in the run-up to the upcoming elections.