Pinarayi slams Keralam government over blocking of NOCAP’s Facebook page
Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan condemned the state government's decision to block the Facebook page of digital news outlet NOCAP. He argued the action demonstrates the UDF administration's unwillingness to tolerate criticism and undermines press freedom. The criticism highlights tensions between the ruling coalition and independent media platforms in the state. He said move signals a crackdown on dissent and called for respect of rights.