SDPI accuses State police of witch-hunt, high-handedness
The Hindu
Party to take out protest march to Secretariat today
The Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) has accused the State police of witch-hunt.
At a press conference here on Saturday, SDPI State general secretary Ajmal Ismael alleged the Alappuzha police had forced SDPI workers detained in connection with the murder of Bharatiya Janata Party leader Ranjith Sreenivas to chant ‘Jai Sri Ram’. He termed the detention illegal and said the police had tortured the SDPI workers in custody. Mr. Ismael demanded action against the errant officers.
The event will run daily from 10 a.m. to 8.30 p.m., offering a variety of activities. Visitors can enjoy dance and music performances, hands-on art experiences, film screenings, and exhibitions from 10.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. These will feature folk cuisines, leather puppets, philately, textiles, and handicrafts.