BJP files complaint with Kerala DGP over alleged biased police action
Synopsis
The BJP has escalated its grievances to Kerala's top cop, alleging that 100 police officers stood by while Congress workers attacked a BJP vehicle, that its own workers were arrested under tougher provisions than Congress protesters, and that a party member was allegedly stripped in custody — a multi-pronged complaint that puts the Kerala police's impartiality squarely under the spotlight.
Key Takeaways
BJP submitted a formal memorandum to Kerala DGP Ravada Chandrasekhar in Thiruvananthapuram on 2 October 2026 .
Party alleged nearly 100 police personnel failed to act while Congress workers allegedly attacked a vehicle near the BJP state office.
BJP workers were reportedly arrested under non-bailable provisions in a DCC office attack case, while no arrests were made over the alleged attack on the BJP state office.
Party alleged one of its workers was kept naked in a lock-up for several hours and demanded a probe.
BJP also alleged links between SDPI and the banned PFI and individuals involved in Congress-linked violent incidents.
BJP warned of stronger democratic protests if action is not taken against those responsible.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday, 2 October lodged a formal complaint with Kerala Director General of Police Ravada Chandrasekhar in Thiruvananthapuram, alleging that state police were adopting a one-sided approach while handling incidents of violence involving Congress and BJP workers. The party's delegation submitted a memorandum outlining complaints raised by state BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar, MLA, regarding what it termed selective enforcement.
Key Allegations Against the Police
BJP national executive member P.K. Krishnadas told reporters after the meeting that the party had brought to the DGP's notice what it described as improper police conduct across several recent incidents of violence in the state. The BJP alleged that nearly 100 police personnel were present near the BJP state office when Congress workers allegedly attacked a vehicle and targeted Thiruvananthapuram South district president Mukkampalamoodu Biju — yet failed to intervene. The party further claimed that no arrests had been made in connection with the attack on the BJP state office.
By contrast, BJP alleged that its own workers were arrested under non-bailable provisions in connection with an alleged attack on a District Congress Committee (DCC) office. The party also alleged that one of its workers was kept naked in a lock-up for several hours, demanding a comprehensive probe into the incident.
Unequal Application of Law, Party Claims
The BJP cited a further instance of what it called unequal treatment: its workers were reportedly booked under non-bailable sections for showing black flags to Minister K.M. Shaji, while Youth Congress workers who protested against the convoy of Union Home Minister Amit Shah were booked under comparatively milder provisions. 'Law should be equal for everyone,' the BJP stated in its memorandum.
SDPI and PFI Links Alleged
The party also alleged the presence of individuals with links to the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) and the banned Popular Front of India (PFI) during violent incidents involving Congress and Youth Congress workers, and demanded an impartial investigation into those alleged connections. The BJP separately claimed that the Congress was increasingly coming under the influence of the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) and Jamaat-e-Islami, asserting that political pressure must not influence police functioning.
BJP Warns of Stronger Protests
Krishnadas said the alleged one-sided police action was eroding public confidence in the force and called for impartial enforcement of the law. BJP leaders warned they would launch stronger democratic protests unless action was taken against those responsible for attacks on BJP workers and the party's state office. The DGP's response to the memorandum was not immediately available.
Point of View
PFI, IUML, and Jamaat-e-Islami in a single memorandum, the BJP is constructing a narrative of a minority-appeasement-driven governance failure. Whether the DGP acts on the complaint or files it away will itself become a data point in that narrative.
NationPress
2 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the BJP approach the Kerala DGP?
The BJP filed a complaint with Kerala DGP Ravada Chandrasekhar on 2 October alleging that police were taking selective action — remaining passive during alleged attacks on BJP workers while arresting BJP members under non-bailable provisions in separate incidents. The party sought impartial enforcement of the law.
What specific incidents did the BJP cite in its complaint?
The BJP alleged that nearly 100 police officers failed to stop Congress workers from attacking a vehicle near the BJP state office, that no arrests were made over the attack on the BJP state office, and that a BJP worker was kept naked in police custody for several hours. It also cited the disproportionate booking of BJP workers for black-flag protests compared to Youth Congress protesters.
Who represented the BJP at the DGP meeting?
A BJP delegation including national executive member P.K. Krishnadas met the DGP and submitted a memorandum containing complaints raised by state BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar, MLA.
What are the allegations regarding SDPI and PFI?
The BJP alleged that individuals with links to the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) and the banned Popular Front of India (PFI) were present during violent incidents involving Congress and Youth Congress workers, and demanded an impartial investigation into those alleged connections.
What action has the BJP threatened if its demands are not met?
BJP leaders warned they would escalate to stronger democratic protests if action is not taken against those responsible for attacks on BJP workers and the party's state office. The DGP had not issued a public response at the time of reporting.
