THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: As the fight in the Secretariat Association, a Congress organization in the Secretariat, reached a stage that might affect the law and order situation, both sides have sought police protection. The I group had announced the office bearers the other day and approached the Cantonment Police. Apart from the Cantonment Police, A group also approached the City Assistant Commissioner of Police seeking police protection to conduct the election. The A group announced that the nominations will be submitted from today. It is more likely to lead to conflict.
According to the organizational rules, the president has full authority and P C Sabu has been selected as the returning officer in the executive meeting, said the A group. The election notification was issued by the returning officer. However, I Group also claimed that the election process was completed as per the schedule set by the General Body.
The KPCC leadership intervened in the issue and instructed both the groups to exercise restraint.