Youth Cong, Yuva Morcha activists taken into preventive custody in Kerala
Thrissur (PTI): A group of Youth Congress and Yuva Morcha activists, who allegedly gathered here to protest against Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, were taken into preventive custody in this central Kerala district on Saturday, police said.
Five activists of the Yuva Morcha, the youth wing of the BJP, gathered near the government guest house here to protest against the CM reportedly over the Sabarimala gold-plating row.
Television visuals showed that the protesters forcefully taken into custody and shifted to a police vehicle by the personnel. They could be seen raising slogans against the CM and the government.
Some Youth Congress workers were also taken into preventive custody from a nearby place amidst reports about their possible protest against the chief minister in view of police action against Shafi Parambil MP in Kozhikode.
Congress leader Shafi Parambil and several party leaders were injured on Friday when police resorted to a lathi-charge after the Congress and CPI(M) rallies came face-to-face at Perambra.
"Both Youth Congress and Morcha activists were taken into preventive custody in view of possible protests," a police officer said.
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Regret participating in 'movement' that vilified ex-PM Manmohan Singh: Prashant Bhushan
New Delhi: Senior advocate and activist Prashant Bhushan has expressed regret over his past role in political movements that, he said, contributed to the vilification of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Bhushan made the remarks in a post on social media on the first death anniversary of Manmohan Singh.
In his post, Bhushan described Manmohan Singh as “a humble, decent, well educated and well meaning man,” adding that the former prime minister’s humility and decency were “seen as a weakness.” He said he regretted having participated in a movement that helped discredit Singh and, in his words, “helped a rogue regime come to power.”
Bhushan’s statement is widely seen as a reference to the anti-corruption movement that gained momentum during the second United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government, when Manmohan Singh was prime minister. The movement, led by civil society activists, had targeted corruption allegations against the government and eventually reshaped India’s political landscape. Critics have since argued that the campaign contributed to undermining Singh’s leadership and paved the way for a change in government at the Centre.
Manmohan Singh, who served as prime minister from 2004 to 2014, was known for his low-profile style, technocratic approach and role in shaping India’s economic reforms.
He was a humble, decent, well educated & well meaning man. His humility & decency was seen as a weakness.
— Prashant Bhushan (@pbhushan1) December 26, 2025
I regret having participated in a movement that vilified him & helped a rogue regime come to power pic.twitter.com/6JWOrdCZdE
