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A Facebook comment, allegedly posted by a former nun and advocate under the name Teena Jose, has sparked a political controversy in Kerala. The comment, in response to a post about Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan campaigning, referenced the assassination of Rajiv Gandhi, implying a similar fate could befall Vijayan. The Catholic religious order Congregation of the Mother of Carmel has disavowed the woman, stating her membership was terminated in 2009. A Kerala minister has condemned the threat, linking the woman to the Twenty20 political party and demanding clarification on their stance. Twenty20 denies the woman holds any official position and considers her comments personal.

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Death Threat Against Kerala CM Vijayan Sparks Political Firestorm

KOCHI, Kerala – November 19, 2025 – A Facebook post allegedly threatening the life of Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has ignited a political controversy in the state. The comment, attributed to a profile under the name Teena Jose, referenced the assassination of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in a response to a post about Vijayan’s upcoming campaign for local body elections.

The profile identified the user as a nun and advocate, and indicated she studied at Government Law College in Ernakulam. Following the emergence of the comment, the Congregation of the Mother of Carmel, a Catholic religious order, issued a statement clarifying that the individual in question had her membership terminated in 2009, distancing themselves from the controversy.

Kerala’s Minister for General Education V. Sivankutty strongly condemned the alleged threat, labeling it “a challenge to the law of the land and democratic values.” Sivankutty further linked the woman to the Twenty20 political party, stating she is a supporter and campaigns for their candidates. He demanded the party clarify whether they endorse her views.

Sabu M. Jacob, chief coordinator of Twenty20, refuted the claim that the woman holds any official position within the party, emphasizing that her statements reflect her personal opinions.

The incident is currently under investigation by local authorities.

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