Flex boards against Vijayaraghavan at Tirur spark fresh row

The Hindu Bureau· May 25, 2026 · 2:37 PM UTC ·1 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 25 views

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A political controversy has emerged in Tirur involving CPI(M) leader A. Vijayaraghavan, following the appearance of derogatory flex boards targeting him. The boards accuse him of aligning with communal forces and betraying the party, igniting debates among party members and on social media. Vijayaraghavan has denied the allegations, clarifying that a viral video showing him with an SDPI leader was taken at a private event and not a political meeting.

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▪Large flex boards appeared in Tirur criticizing CPI(M) leader A. Vijayaraghavan.
▪The boards allege that Vijayaraghavan has aligned with communal forces and betrayed the party.
▪Vijayaraghavan clarified that a controversial video was taken at a housewarming ceremony and not a political meeting.

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A fresh political row has erupted after large flex boards appeared at Tirur targeting CPI(M) Polit Bureau member A. Vijayaraghavan with derogatory remarks against him.The boards, put up under the banner ‘Save CPI(M),’ criticised Mr. Vijayaragahvan, alleging that he had “aligned with communal forces” and “betrayed the party.”The display has triggered debate within political circles and among CPI(M) workers, with discussions spilling over onto social media, where users have taken opposing positions on the issue.The controversy comes against the backdrop of a viral video showing Mr. Vijayaraghavan in the presence of a Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) leader, which had already sparked political criticism and online reactions.Rejecting the allegations, Mr.

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