Breather for Kerala BJP chief as lower court acquits him in Manjeswaram election bribery case
Kasaragod: In a relief for Kerala BJP chief K. Surendran, a lower court here on Saturday acquitted him of charges in the Manjeswaram election bribery case. Five other leaders were also acquitted, and the Kasaragod Sessions Court’s order came in response to a discharge petition filed by the defendants in the case. All the defendants were present in court following the court's directive.
In light of this development, Surendran took to Facebook and posted a message saying, "Sathyameva Jayate."
സത്യമേവ ജയതേ....
Posted by K Surendran on Friday, October 4, 2024
Sathyameva Jayate is a Sanskrit phrase that translates to "Truth Alone Triumphs." It is a part of the Indian state emblem and signifies the importance of truth in achieving justice and success. The phrase is derived from the ancient Indian text, the Mundaka Upanishad, and is often used to express the belief that truth prevails over falsehood.
Manjeswaram election bribery case
During the last assembly elections, K. Sundara, the BSP candidate for the Manjeswaram constituency, reportedly faced serious threats. He was allegedly kidnapped, intimidated, and forced to withdraw his nomination papers. It is claimed that he received a bribe of Rs 2.5 lakh and a mobile phone to do so. The case involved K. Surendran and others as being part of this wrongdoing.