Conflict at relief camp in Thrissur; clash erupts between CPM-CPI activists

THRISSUR: Clash erupts between CPM and CPI workers at rain relief camp. The incident took place around 10 pm at a camp set up at St. Joseph's Higher Secondary School, Mathilakam on Friday night. The conflict happened as it was alleged that AIYF have brought people from areas not affected by floods to the camp. AIYF workers alleged that DYFI and CPM activists created the conflict.

The clash took place due to differences of opinion between DYFI and CPM workers. Strong criticism against the Chief Minister is being raised in CPI district meetings. At the CPI district conference in Pathanamthitta held today, severe criticism was raised against the Chief Minister and the CPM . The CM, who has held several protests, has been criticized for being intolerant even of black masks and termed these ways as undemocratic. The controversies centered around the CMs office are damaging even the front's image. Complaints were also raised in the conference that the CPM is not even giving consideration to CPI as a constiturnt party.