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A radical of alleged Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)]-Centre of Indian Trade Unions activists attacked a run squad of the United Democratic Front (UDF) Cheruvathur constituency campaigner Sandeep Warrier astatine the Cheruvathur autobus basal connected Wednesday (April 1, 2026) greeting and blocked Mr. Warrier who reached the spot upon proceeding astir the incident.
The incidental occurred astir 9.30 a.m. erstwhile a five-member ft run squad reached the autobus stand. The squad holding promotional worldly was reportedly intercepted by a radical led by Krishnan, a CPI(M) worker, on with headload workers affiliated to the CITU. According to UDF sources, the radical stopped the campaigners and attempted to manhandle them and destruct run materials. They besides allegedly threatened Narshad Ilambadi who was starring the campaign.
Warrier protests
Mr. Warrier, who rushed to the spot upon receiving accusation connected the incident, was besides reportedly prevented from entering the area. He publically protested against the attack. Following the involution of section people, the attackers allegedly backed disconnected and the concern was brought nether control.
Condemning the incident, Mr. Warrier said that successful a antiauthoritarian country, each campaigner and governmental idiosyncratic had the close to run and question votes and urged the CPI(M) workers to recognise and respect these antiauthoritarian rights. Mr. Warrier past continued his campaign, visiting the Cheruvathur municipality and boarding buses to canvass votes.
