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Kerala Congress MLA Mahesh apologises for seat belt violation
Congress MLA C.R. Mahesh from Karunagappally, Kerala, apologised on Friday for travelling without a seat belt. In a Facebook post, he called it a traffic rule violation and regretted the lapse. He…
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Congress MLA C.R. Mahesh from Karunagappally, Kerala, apologised on Friday for travelling without a seat belt. In a Facebook post, he called it a traffic rule violation and regretted the lapse. He said elected representatives should not commit such mistakes. The violation happened while he was visiting the tomb of former Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy ahead of the 2026 Assembly polls, The Hindu reports.
Mr Mahesh stated he had paid fines for all such cases, and if not, would ensure payment and not repeat the error. He thanked the media for pointing out the mistake.
The Indian Opinion
Another politician apologises for a traffic violation, but the bar for accountability is set low. The media often selectively targets sitting MLAs while ignoring similar lapses by other citizens. Yet Mr Mahesh's quick admission and reference to fines is a small positive. The real test will be whether the traffic department independently verifies his claim of past fines paid, or if the matter ends with a Facebook post. Will the public hold him to the same standard as an ordinary driver?
Source: thehindu.com
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