Senior CPI(M) leader V. Sivankutty criticized the Kerala government for failing to address the administrative dysfunction at the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation. He accused the corporation's leadership, aligned with the NDA, of protecting councillor R. Sugathan, who is under judicial remand, leading to disruptions in civic services such as sanitation and street lighting. Sivankutty also raised concerns about the removal of official records and alleged that BJP councillors have created unrest and physical conflicts within the council. He called for an independent investigation and government intervention to restore normal operations.
Bias read (Left): The article frames the issue through the lens of a senior Left-wing leader criticizing the administration and opposing the BJP-aligned corporation leadership. It highlights allegations of administrative failure and political conflict, using terms like 'administrative paralysis' and 'creating unrest'





