Shashi Tharoor condemns police attack on MP Shafi Parambil
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor condemned the police assault on Vadakara MP Shafi Parambil during a Perambra protest, calling it "unacceptable" and a violation of democratic norms. Parambil, who suffered a fractured nose, underwent surgery. Congress plans statewide protests and will refer the incident to the parliamentary privilege panel, stressing MPs must dissent without fear in a democracy.