The Left Democratic Front (LDF) MLA PV Anwar was charged under various sections, including penal offence for promoting enmity between different groups, for his remarks against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Anwar reportedly made a controversial statement that Rahul Gandhi was a fourth-grade citizen and implied that his DNA should be examined.
While speaking at an election gathering in Palakkad district of Kerala on April 22, Anwar remarked that the Congress leader shouldn't be referred to by the surname of Gandhi. Subsequently, a case was filed against the LDF MLA at Nattukal police station on April 26, as directed by a magisterial court, based on the FIR.
Following this, Anwar was booked for the offences under section 153A (promoting enmity between different groups) of the IPC and section 125 (promoting enmity between classes in connection with election) of the Representation of People Act, as per a report on PTI.