Tue Jun 17 18:12:22 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

A Kozhikode Corporation council meeting descended into chaos after a UDF (United Democratic Front) councillor, K. Nirmala, was suspended for speaking out against a CPI(M) (Communist Party of India (Marxist)) councillor’s conduct regarding the demolition of a heritage building. The UDF accused the Deputy Mayor of arrogance and alleged a secret alliance between the CPI(M) and BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party), pointing to a previous incident where a BJP councillor was let off for insulting Mahatma Gandhi. The LDF (Left Democratic Front) countered by accusing the UDF of disrupting council proceedings and sabotaging the city’s development, claiming the councillor was suspended for deviating from the topic and ignoring warnings.

**News Article:**

**Kozhikode Council Meeting Erupts in Chaos: UDF Councillor Suspended, Allegations of CPI(M)-BJP Alliance Fly**

**Kozhikode, June 17, 2025** – A Kozhikode Corporation council meeting dissolved into disorder on Tuesday following the suspension of UDF councillor K. Nirmala. The suspension occurred after Nirmala criticized the actions of CPI(M) councillor K. Bijulal concerning the demolition of the ‘Sathram’ building, a historically significant structure in Panniyankara.

Eyewitnesses report that as Nirmala addressed the council, ignoring warnings from Deputy Mayor C.P. Musafar Ahamed, she was promptly suspended. While a private meeting between party leaders initially resulted in a warning, the disruptions continued upon the meeting’s resumption.

The UDF has leveled serious accusations against the ruling LDF, alleging a hidden understanding between the CPI(M) and the BJP. UDF council party leader K.C. Shobhita stated, “It was BJP leader T. Rineesh who insisted that councillor Nirmala be suspended. The LDF previously excused BJP councillor C.S. Sathyabhama for insulting Mahatma Gandhi. This suggests an unholy alliance.” Shobhita also criticized the council for passing the agenda without proper discussion, deeming it undemocratic.

The LDF vehemently refuted these claims. In a statement, they criticized the UDF for deliberately disrupting council proceedings and hindering the city’s progress. “The UDF is sabotaging the city’s development process,” the LDF stated. “This is the worst opposition in the history of the Kozhikode Corporation. They should apologize to the public.” The LDF maintained that Nirmala was suspended for speaking out of turn, ignoring repeated warnings, and deviating from the designated topic.

The incident has heightened political tensions in Kozhikode, with both the UDF and LDF releasing statements outlining their perspectives and accusations. The allegations of a CPI(M)-BJP alliance are likely to further inflame political discourse in the region.

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