Kerala BJP Alleges 'Culture of Fear' After LDF Councillor Apologizes for 'Jai Hind'

• Kerala BJP criticizes LDF after a councillor apologized for saying 'Jai Hind' during an oath, calling it a 'culture of fear'.
• BJP President Rajeev Chandrashekhar stated the incident reflects 'punishment, intimidation, and public humiliation' for patriotism.
• Chandrashekhar urged Malayalees not to apologize for loving their country, asserting INDI's tolerance ends where patriotism begins.
• The controversy arises four months before the Kerala assembly election, following LDF's defeat in recent local body polls.
• LDF's decline is attributed to the Sabarimala gold theft, anti-incumbency, and shifts in Muslim and Christian voter bases.

Why It Matters: Kerala BJP alleges LDF fosters a 'culture of fear' by forcing an apology for 'Jai Hind', sparking political debate.