Kozhikode: Tension flared in Kerala's Kozhikode on Tuesday as protests by traders, workers, and opposition party members opposing the relocation of the Palayam Market to Kalluthankadavu turned violent.

The confrontation broke out just before Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s scheduled inauguration of the new market complex.

Those opposing this shifting, including traders, unions and workers aligned to the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF), came under attack from Chiefr Minister Pinarayi Vijayan when he spoke before handing over the keys to the new shops in the market.

Amid the protest, CM Vijayan said it was strange that one had to see a lot of drama. “Fail to understand why some section of the people do not see the good things. The good things are just not being appreciated f

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