Kerala Assembly Braces for Heated Debates Amid Controversies

Swift Summary:

• Kerala Legislative Assembly Session: The final assembly session before the local body elections begins, carrying major political and governance implications.
• Political Stakes: Outcome of local body polls is seen as a litmus test for public approval in Kerala and a possible indicator for the 2026 Assembly elections.
• Opposition Accusations:

– Allegations of sexual misconduct against Congress legislator Rahul Mamkootathil.
– Police brutality captured in RTI-attested videos, disturbing governance reputation.
– Various governance failures like mismanagement in treasury, viral outbreak responses, tax administration lapses, failed paddy procurement schemes, and inflation mitigation challenges.
– Human-wildlife conflict and potholed roads also surface as concerns.
– Controversies surrounding CPI(M)’s alleged financial deal-making scandals via insider recordings.

• Ruling Front’s Counters:

– Cyberattacks targeting victims supporting UDF allegations against Congress figures are under scrutiny by LDF defense narratives over procedural allegation fallout bills reportedly immediate through restoring farmers’ —- past land tenure=statusسكرية