THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A series of protests were reported from various parts of the state demanding resignation of tainted minister K T Jaleel. For the third consecutive day, secretariat became a battlefield of protestors and police. The march conducted by Mahila morcha towards secretariat ended in violence. The workers of Mahila morcha who attempted to cross the police barricades were arrested. This led to a brawl between police and protestors. Water cannons were fired against the protestors.

Violent protests held on different district headquarters in the state demanding the resignation of the minister. Activists of Youth Congress, Mahila Morcha and Yuva Morcha staged protests and demonstrations. Many areas also witnessed police attacks.