BJP-Yuva Morcha march to Keralam Assembly turns violent, police use tear gas
A protest march by the BJP and Yuva Morcha in Thiruvananthapuram turned violent, leading police to use tear gas and water cannons. The protesters were demanding the resignation of the opposition leader over alleged recruitment irregularities.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing political tensions and civil unrest regarding government job recruitment processes in Kerala.
BJP-Yuva Morcha march to Keralam Assembly turns violent, police use tear gas left The police fire tear gas shells as Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha workers attempt to breach the police barricades during their protest march to State Assembly in Thiruvananthapuram on Friday over allegations of irregularities in the PSC and demanding the resignation of Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan. SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT The Hindu https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/gwxenn/article71594025.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/YuvaMorcha002.JPG SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALAM, 16th October 2026. Police fire tear gas shells as BJP Yuva Morcha workers attempt to breach the police barricades during their protest march to Keralam State Assembly over allegations of PSC irregularities and demanding resignation of opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan, in Thiruvananthapuram on Friday.
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