Thrissur (Kerala), Nov. 22 -- : BJP state President K Surendran on Sunday said that the decision of the Pinarayi Vijayan government to add 118 (A) amendment in the Kerala Police Act is an attempt to curb the freedom of expression of the people.

Addressing a press conference here, he alleged that there was an "undeclared state of emergency" in the state.

"When the Supreme Court took a stand against such a law in 2015, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan praised it and made it a political campaign. The same Pinarayi is trying to control social media and mainstream media by bringing this draconian act," he said.

BJP Kerala leadership alleged that it is a covert move to thwart even political opposition.

"It is an attempt to stem the rising pub...