Kannur, March 28 -- An official of the District Information Office in Kannur has been suspended after a controversial press release related to a complaint by the Left Democratic Front (LDF) in Azhikode was issued during the election period.

The action followed the release of details of a complaint in which the LDF alleged that its candidate, KV Sumesh, was being subjected to character assassination by the United Democratic Front (UDF). The note also stated that LDF constituency secretary M Prakashan had sought action against the UDF.

The move drew sharp criticism from Congress, which accused the Public Relations Department (PRD) of engaging in political propaganda. Martin George, president of the District Congress Committee (DCC), alleg...