Protesters seek withdrawal of cases booked during LDF govt.’s tenure
Protesters from the Vizhinjam and Sabarimala movements are calling for the withdrawal of cases filed against them during the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government's tenure. The demand has intensified following the government's recent decision to withdraw cases related to protests against a now-canceled rail project. The LDF government has previously withdrawn some cases but has not addressed those involving serious charges such as arson and rioting.
- ▪Hundreds of protesters are demanding the withdrawal of cases filed against them during the LDF government's tenure.
- ▪The government recently decided to withdraw cases related to protests against a scrapped rail project.
- ▪The LDF government has not withdrawn cases involving serious charges like arson and rioting.
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Hundreds of protesters associated with the Vizhinjam and Sabarimala agitations during the tenure of the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government have sought an early withdrawal of the cases booked against them.The demand has gained momentum with the State government announcing its decision to withdraw cases booked in connection with protests against the now-scrapped semi-high-speed rail corridor project.The demand for the withdrawal of cases raised by the social and religious groups that led the protests would bring immense pressure on the government, considering the socio-political, religious, and legal factors involved.
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