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1998 Coimbatore Blasts Convicts Get Parole, BJP Hits Out At Vijay Government
Parole to 1998 Coimbatore blast convicts triggers BJP criticism of Vijay government.
Context
What happened: The Tamil Nadu government led by Chief Minister Vijay granted 60-day parole to five people convicted for orchestrating the 1998 Coimbatore blasts: Mohammed Ansari, Mohammed Ali, Monappa alias Mohammed Hassan, Mohammed Ajam and Nawab Khan.
Key numbers: 60-day parole; 1998 Coimbatore blasts; five convicts named.
Why it matters: The BJP criticised the Vijay-led state government over the parole decision.
What changed
The Tamil Nadu government led by Chief Minister Vijay granted 60-day parole to five people convicted for orchestrating the 1998 Coimbatore blasts: Mohammed Ansari, Mohammed Ali, Monappa alias Mohammed Hassan, Mohammed Ajam and Nawab Khan.
Why it matters
The BJP criticised the Vijay-led state government over the parole decision.
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Oct 20, 2026 07:54 PM ET