Kerala Home Minister Denies Police Used Razors Against SFI Protesters, Investigation Ordered
Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala denied allegations that police used razors against Students' Federation of India (SFI) activists during a protest over increased college fees in Thiruvananthapuram. While SFI and CPI(M) leaders claimed police attacked demonstrators with razors, Chennithala stated that razors were brought by some protesters, allegedly to harm police. An investigation has been ordered to identify those responsible for bringing the blades, and appropriate action will follow.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans left-leaning overall (Left 60%, Centre 35%, Right 5%). Overall sentiment is negative (30/100). Lens Score 35/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- theprint— left-leaning framing, negative sentiment
- news18— left-leaning framing, negative sentiment
AI Analysis
The articles present perspectives from both the Kerala Home Minister and opposition-affiliated groups like the SFI and CPI(M). The minister's denial and call for investigation reflect the government's stance, while the allegations from SFI and CPI(M) represent the opposition viewpoint. Coverage balances official statements with claims from protest organizers without endorsing either side.
The tone across the articles is neutral to cautious, focusing on factual reporting of the protest, injuries, and conflicting claims. There is no overtly positive or negative language toward any party, with emphasis on the ongoing investigation and the seriousness of the allegations.
How 2 sources covered this story
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