Parole Controversy: The Kodi Suni Case and Political Tensions in Kerala

The granting of parole to Kodi Suni, a convict in the T P Chandrasekharan murder case, has ignited political friction in Kerala. The opposition accuses the ruling CPI(M) of challenging legal norms. The parole decision, influenced by a human rights recommendation, faces criticism from Chandrasekharan's widow and political opponents.

The recent parole of Kodi Suni, convicted in the high-profile 2012 T P Chandrasekharan murder case, has set off a new wave of political controversy in Kerala. The opposition, led by the Congress-UDF, claims the decision challenges the legal system's integrity and accuses the ruling CPI(M) of conspiracy.

Chandrasekharan, a Revolutionary Marxist Party leader, was murdered in 2012, sparking allegations against CPI(M) leaders. Kodi Suni, imprisoned for this crime, was granted a 30-day parole by the prison authorities, following a recommendation by the Kerala State Human Rights Commission.

The parole has been met with protests, notably from Chandrasekharan's widow and opposition leader V D Satheesan, who questioned the motives behind the move. Allegations suggest the involvement of Kerala's Chief Minister, intensifying political tensions in the state.

(With inputs from agencies.)