The Supreme Court of India has granted a seven-day temporary relief to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in a bribery case. The court clarified that the FIR against him will remain valid while the Kerala High Court considers his appeal. This decision has ignited a heated exchange between the CPI(M) and BJP, each trading accusations regarding the motives behind the case. The situation remains dynamic as the Kerala High Court prepares to review the appeal and determine the next steps.