Sat Dec 06 12:26:03 UTC 2025: Summary:

The State Election Commission (SEC) in Kerala, India, has taken action against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for circulating pamphlets related to the Sabarimala issue during the 2025 local body election campaigns. The action was prompted by a complaint from CPI(M) State Secretary M.V. Govindan. The SEC found the pamphlets violated the Kerala Panchayat Raj Act and the Kerala Municipalities Act. District Collectors have been instructed to destroy the pamphlets and take further action.

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Kerala SEC Cracks Down on BJP Election Pamphlets over Sabarimala Issue

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, INDIA – December 6, 2025 – The State Election Commission (SEC) in Kerala has initiated action against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after receiving a complaint regarding election pamphlets circulating during the ongoing local body election campaigns. The pamphlets, which reportedly focused on the Sabarimala issue, were deemed in violation of the Kerala Panchayat Raj Act and the Kerala Municipalities Act.

The complaint was filed by Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] State secretary M.V. Govindan. Following a review of the submitted materials, the SEC has instructed District Collectors across the state to seize and destroy any remaining pamphlets. Furthermore, officials have been directed to initiate appropriate legal action in response to the alleged violations.

The SEC’s intervention highlights the sensitivity surrounding the Sabarimala issue in Kerala politics and underscores the Commission’s commitment to ensuring fair and impartial election processes.

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