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DYFI workers clashed with police during a protest against AG office staff cuts in Thiruvananthapuram. Meanwhile, BJP leader V Muraleedharan accused Congress and CPI-M of pandering to extremist groups ahead of the Nilambur bypoll. The election was forced after LDF-backed MLA PV Anvar resigned, alleging state corruption. The high-stakes bypoll will test Kerala’s political dynamics on June 19.

Key Points: DYFI Protests AG Office Cuts as Nilambur Bypoll Heats Up Kerala Politics

  • DYFI protests Union Govt’s AG office downsizing
  • Police use water cannons to disperse protesters
  • BJP accuses Congress-CPI-M of courting extremist votes
  • Nilambur bypoll triggered by LDF MLA’s resignation
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DYFI holds protest march to Accountant General office in Thiruvananthapuram

DYFI workers clash with police over AG office cuts while BJP’s Muraleedharan slams Congress and CPI-M over Nilambur bypoll tactics.

"Both Congress and CPI-M are after votes of pro-terrorist and pro-communal organisations – V Muraleedharan"

Thiruvananthapuram, June 12

The Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) Thiruvananthapuram committee took out a protest march in Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday to the Accountant General (AG) office.

The DYFI workers alleged that the Union Government is cutting down posts and closing the regional offices of the AG department. The protestors were dispersed by the police with the use of water cannons.

Meanwhile, the politics in Kerala have heated up due to the upcoming Nilambur assembly by-election.

On Thursday, hitting out at Congress and CPI-M ahead of the Nilambur assembly by-polls, BJP leader V Muraleedharan alleged that instead of raising common issues, both parties are trying to get votes from pro-terrorists and communal organisations. He highlighted that the election became necessary due to the resignation of the MLA, who had said that the Kerala CM is "protecting" the underground elements and smugglers.

"Instead of raising key concerns of Nilambur and Kerala, both the Congress and the Communists (CPI-M) are trying to get the votes of pro-terrorist and pro-communal organisations... This election was necessitated due to the resignation of an MLA who said that the Kerala CM is protecting underground elements and smugglers", V Muraleedharan told ANI.

The former Union Minister said that instead of discussing issues, both Congress and CPI-M are after the votes of Jamaat-e-Islami, whose motto is to form religion-based governments. He also alleged that the Congress created a misunderstanding about the stance of the Indian government over Israel and said that both Congress and CPI-M are supporting Hamas.

"Instead of discussing this issue, both parties are after the votes of Jamaat-e-Islami, whose motto is religion-based governments. Congress is also trying to create a misunderstanding that the Indian Government has changed its stand on Israel. Both (Congress and CPI-M) are trying to get the support of those elements who support Hamas", V Muraleedharan said.

The election for the Nilambur seat was necessitated after the resignation of PV Anvar, an LDF-backed MLA, who stepped down in January after making several allegations against the Left government in the state, including claims of RSS influence in the home department and the framing of Muslim youth in false cases.

The election will be held on June 19, and the counting is scheduled for June 23. The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) have fielded Michael George as their candidate from the Nilambur assembly constituency in the upcoming bypolls.

- ANI

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Here are 6 diverse Indian perspective comments for the article:
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Rajesh K.
DYFI always stands for youth rights, but using water cannons seems excessive. The government should explain why AG offices are being closed - transparency is needed. About Nilambur, all parties should focus on development rather than communal politics. Kerala deserves better!
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Priya M.
As a Keralite, I'm tired of this blame game between parties. First they cut government jobs, then they make it about religion. Why can't we discuss real issues like unemployment and infrastructure? 🤷‍♀️ The youth protest shows how frustrated we are with all parties.
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Arjun S.
The BJP leader makes valid points about parties chasing vote banks instead of addressing governance. But same applies to BJP in other states! All parties need to rise above divisive politics. Closing AG offices affects public services - that's what matters most.
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Sneha R.
Water cannons on peaceful protestors? This is unacceptable in a democracy. DYFI has right to protest job cuts. About Nilambur - as a woman voter, I want to hear about women's safety, healthcare and education, not which party supports which organization. Focus on real issues!
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Vikram P.
Kerala politics has become too polarized. The resignation drama, allegations about RSS influence, now Hamas references - all seem like distractions from governance failures. Hope the by-election brings some maturity to the discourse. Youth protests show economic issues matter more than these debates.
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Meena T.
As someone from Nilambur, I can say all parties are equally guilty of vote bank politics. But cutting government jobs affects common people the most. DYFI's protest is justified - youth need stable employment. Hope the election brings change, but not holding my breath 😔

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