UDF Campaign Team Allegedly Attacked by CPI(M) Activists in Cheruvathur, Kerala
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: UDF team alleges that they were prevented from campaigning at Cheruvathur bus stand
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On April 1, 2026, a campaign team for the United Democratic Front (UDF) candidate Sandeep Warrier was allegedly attacked by activists from the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)) at the Cheruvathur bus stand in Kerala. The incident involved physical obstruction and threats, raising concerns about democratic campaigning rights.
- 01UDF candidate Sandeep Warrier's campaign team was attacked at Cheruvathur bus stand.
- 02CPI(M) activists allegedly attempted to manhandle UDF members and destroy campaign materials.
- 03Warrier condemned the attack, emphasizing the right to campaign in a democracy.
- 04Local intervention helped de-escalate the situation.
- 05CPI(M) released a video countering claims of obstruction during the campaign.
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On the morning of April 1, 2026, a campaign team for Sandeep Warrier, the United Democratic Front (UDF) candidate in Cheruvathur constituency, was allegedly attacked by a group of Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)) activists at the local bus stand. The incident occurred around 9:30 a.m. when a five-member team arrived to promote their campaign. They were reportedly intercepted by CPI(M) worker Krishnan and headload workers affiliated with the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU), who attempted to manhandle the campaigners and destroy their materials. Warrier, upon hearing of the incident, rushed to the scene but was also blocked from entering the area. He condemned the actions of the CPI(M) members, asserting that every candidate has the right to campaign freely in a democratic society. Following local intervention, the attackers retreated, allowing Warrier to continue his campaign in Cheruvathur town. In response, the CPI(M) released a video claiming to counter UDF's allegations, showing individuals from outside the state participating in their campaign activities.
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The incident raises concerns about the safety and rights of political candidates during election campaigns in Kerala.
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