BJP steps up demand for Thiruvananthapuram Corporation CPI(M) councillor’s resignation over bribery allegations
The BJP is demanding the resignation of a CPI(M) councillor in Thiruvananthapuram following allegations of bribery captured in a circulating video. While the councillor claims the video is fabricated, the CPI(M) has announced an internal inquiry into the matter.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing political tensions and corruption allegations at the local municipal level, impacting public trust in governance.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has stepped up its demands for the resignation of Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] councillor Ajin S., representing the Thrikannapuram ward of the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, who has been facing allegations of demanding bribes from a landowner. A purported video of him demanding ₹10 lakh from Sanju, a native of Thirumala, to resolve issues concerning a plot he purchased in the ward, had begun circulating two days ago.
Mr. Sanju alleged that Mr. Ajin approached him, claiming that there were liability and encroachment issues concerning the land. He later filed complaints with Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala and the Thiruvananthapuram City Police Commissioner. However, Mr. Ajin denied the allegations and said the footage being circulated was fabricated and edited. He said that the fabricated video was being spread to discredit him as he had taken a stand against attempts to commercially exploit government land.
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