Left Democratic Front (LDF) Parliamentary Party leader S.P.Deepak said on Monday that holding the oath-taking ceremony of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) councilor R. Sugathan, an accused in several criminal cases, in jail is an insult to the city residents.

Kerala HC permits detained BJP councillor R. Sugathan to take oath in prison after procedural violations by multiple councillors.

Kerala BJP councillor R. Sugathan to take oath inside Viyyur Central Jail after High Court order upholding his constitutional right while under KAAPA detention.