New Delhi, Oct. 11 -- Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has condemned the alleged attack on Vadakara MP Shafi Parambil during a protest march at Perambra in Kerala's Kozhikode, calling it "unacceptable."

Tharoor emphasised that in a democracy, MPs, particularly those in the opposition, must be free to protest without fear, stating that such actions violate legal protections and democratic norms.

In a post on X, Tharoor wrote, "The police attack on Shafi Parambil MP while he was leading a protest march is unacceptable. In a democracy, MPs, especially those in the opposition, must be free to dissent without fear or reprisal. Such actions violate legal protections and democratic norms. Strict action is imperative. When MPs are targeted...