LDF alleges Thiruvananthapuram BJP councillor R. Sugathan’s signature was forged in council attendance register
The Left Democratic Front has accused a BJP councillor in Thiruvananthapuram of forging his signature in the council attendance register to avoid disqualification. The councillor had been absent due to imprisonment under the Kerala Anti-Social Activities Act, and officials are now being urged to investigate the alleged fabrication.
Why it matters
This highlights potential corruption and administrative malpractice within local government bodies, raising questions about the integrity of official records.
The Left Democratic Front (LDF) on Sunday demanded the Keralam government and the police to investigate the alleged forging of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) councillor R. Sugathan’s signature in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation council attendance register, an act intended to falsely show his presence at meetings he actually missed while in hiding. LDF Parliamentary party leader S.P. Deepak also demanded the immediate dissolution of the BJP-led ruling council for fabricating official records.
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