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Violence Erupts Ahead of Local Elections in Kerala
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, INDIA – December 1, 2025 – Campaigning for the upcoming local body elections in Kerala has been marred by violence, with multiple incidents reported late Sunday.
In Kadinamkulam, Angeline, a Left Democratic Front (LDF) candidate for the Puthukurichi North ward, was injured in an alleged attack in front of her residence. Reports indicate a group of men, suspected to be linked to drug trafficking, verbally abused Angeline and her family, escalated to physical violence when her husband intervened. Angeline was reportedly struck with a wooden stick after she tried to stop them from attacking her husband. More attackers joined and assaulted her family members too. A group of over 20 people is suspected to have attacked the family.
Simultaneously, in Chirayinkeezhu, four vehicles parked outside the home of a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) worker, Babu of Anathalavattom, were set ablaze. An autorickshaw, two motorcycles, and a scooter were destroyed in the arson. This follows a similar, unsuccessful attempt to set fire to the house of Babu’s brother, who is also a candidate in the Chirayinkeezhu elections, last week.
Authorities are investigating both incidents. The attacks raise concerns about the safety and security of candidates and political workers as the local elections draw near.
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