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 for leading protests or voicing dissent, it weakens the very foundation of democratic accountability. Police brutality against a legislator is therefore not merely an individual wrong but a direct attack on parliamentary democracy itself."