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After Centre bans PFI, Tamil Nadu, Kerala declare Popular Front of India unlawful

After Centre bans PFI, Tamil Nadu, Kerala declare Popular Front of India unlawful (File Photo)

New Delhi: The state governments of Kerala and Tamil Nadu have issued notifications declaring the Popular Front of India and its associates or affiliates or fronts as an unlawful association.The move comes a day after the Union Home Ministry imposed a ban on the Popular Front of India for "terror links".

"The power which has been directed to be exercised by the State Government under section 7 of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, stands delegated to the District Magistrate/ Commissioner of Police/ Superintendent of Police concerned, within their jurisdiction," the order by the Kerala government dated September 28 stated.

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