Congress Leader Arrested for Blocking Kerala CM's Convoy

A local Congress leader, Chenthi Anil, was arrested and subsequently expelled from the party after blocking the motorcade of Kerala Chief Minister Satheesan in Thiruvananthapuram on August 28, 2026.

The incident involved a heated verbal altercation between the leader and the Chief Minister's security detail, causing a significant traffic disruption in the state capital.

The Congress party leadership acted swiftly to expel Anil, citing the violation of party discipline and the inappropriate nature of the protest against the Chief Minister.