Archive · 23 Aug 2026
BJP Alleges CPI-M Control Over Kerala Home Department
Kerala’s government has changed, and Ramesh Chennithala is now the Home Minister.
A BJP leader says the police department is still being influenced by CPI-M supporters.
He pointed to an Onam celebration held inside a police station.
Some people accused in a case, including CPI-M leader I.P. Binu, reportedly attended it.
The BJP leader said police officers even provided gifts for the accused.
He believes this was wrong because police stations should enforce the law, not host celebrations for people facing criminal cases.
He asked the Home Minister to investigate what happened.
He also called for action against any officers who broke the rules.
The article reports these allegations but does not include a response from the Home Minister or the CPI-M.
BJP leader Anoop Antony alleged that CPI-M-linked figures still influence Kerala’s Home Department.
He cited an Onam celebration at Museum Police Station involving people accused in an attack on Enforcement Directorate officials.
The participants reportedly included CPI-M leader I.P. Binu and other accused persons.
Antony alleged that the station house officer bought festive gifts, including traditional clothing, for those facing criminal cases.
He demanded an inquiry and strict action against officers responsible for allowing the celebration.
- Who
- BJP State General Secretary Anoop Antony made the allegations; those mentioned included Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala, CPI-M leader I.P. Binu, and police officials.
- What
- Antony alleged that CPI-M-linked people continue to influence Kerala’s Home Department after an Onam celebration for criminal-case accused was held at a police station.
- When
- The allegations were reported on Saturday; the article does not specify the date.
- Where
- Museum Police Station in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
- Why
- Antony said allowing accused persons to celebrate inside a police station challenged the rule of law and required an inquiry and disciplinary action.
- State
- Kerala
- Home Minister
- Ramesh Chennithala
- BJP leader
- Anoop Antony, State Bharatiya Janata Party General Secretary
- Location of celebration
- Museum Police Station
- Event
- Onam celebration
- People involved
- Accused persons in a case involving an attack on Enforcement Directorate officials, including CPI-M leader I.P. Binu
- BJP demand
- A comprehensive inquiry and strict action against responsible police officers