CPI(M) engineered unrest as a diversionary tactic, says Keralam Minister O.J. Janeesh

DYFI workers protesting and attacking the car carrying Minister O.J Janeesh at Taliparamba in Kannur on Thursday (October 1, 2026). | Photo Credit: Special arrangement

Keralam Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs O.J. Janeesh on Friday (October 2, 2026) alleged a coordinated political conspiracy behind the recent violence at a Youth Congress rally in Thiruvananthapuram, and revealed that his official vehicle was ambushed nearly 10 times across Kannur and Kasaragod districts.

Speaking to reporters in Kollam, the Minister said stone-pelting mobs showed absolute disregard for his office, going as far as to destroy the National Flag mounted on his car during the targeted attacks.

‘Coordinated violence’

Placing the blame squarely on the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] top leadership, Mr. Janeesh said the wave of protests and violence was coordinated under explicit directives from senior party heads.