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Vijayan dismisses reports of police vehicle outside Kannur residence
Kerala's opposition leader has rejected media reports claiming a police station is operating from a vehicle parked at his residence, describing the allegations as fabricated and personally motivated.
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Pinarayi Vijayan, Leader of the Opposition in Kerala, has dismissed recent reports suggesting that a non-functional police vehicle stationed outside his residence in Pinarayi, Kannur, is being used to operate a makeshift police station. The CPI(M) leader characterized the allegations as deliberately concocted to damage his personal reputation.
Vijayan stated that the reports represent a deliberate attempt to humiliate him and questioned the authenticity of such claims. He suggested that the narrative was part of a coordinated effort by political adversaries to undermine his standing.
The dispute highlights ongoing tensions in Kerala's political landscape, with the opposition leader's office denying any irregular police operations at his residence. Vijayan's statement underscores the contentious atmosphere surrounding law enforcement activities in the state's constituencies.
The controversy comes amid broader scrutiny of police operations and resource allocation in Kerala. Officials have not yet issued a formal response to the opposition leader's claims, leaving questions about the vehicle's status and purpose unresolved.