Use of murky water to disperse AIYF, AISF protesters: Pinarayi brings sample to Assembly
Opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan presented a sample of contaminated water to the Kerala Assembly, alleging police used it in water cannons against student protesters. The Home Minister has ordered a laboratory investigation into the quality of the water used by police.
Why it matters
This incident highlights concerns over police conduct and public safety during political demonstrations in India.
Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan brought a bottle containing the sample of contaminated water into the Assembly during the discussion on the revised Budget for 2026–27 on Monday (June 22, 2026), alleging that the police had used water cannons filled with contaminated water during an Assembly march taken out by the All India Students’ Federation (AISF) and the All India Youth Federation (AIYF) in protest against the government’s decision to proceed with the PM Shri agreement.
The article provides a balanced account of the opposition's allegations and the government's official response.
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