Congress Files Police Complaints Over Saji Cherian’s Remarks as CPI(M) Keeps Distance

CPI(M) leaders keep public distance following the minister’s claim that his comments were misinterpreted as communal.

Overview

The Youth Congress petitioned the Kerala DGP alleging the remarks sought to foment religious tension, with Binu Chulliyel submitting the complaint.
Congress spokesperson V.R. Anoop filed a separate complaint at the Chengannur police station, escalating the dispute to formal police scrutiny.
Saji Cherian said his comments on Kasaragod and Malappuram were twisted, citing Kasaragod tallies (Muslim League 22, BJP 12, CPI(M) 1, Congress 2) to argue he warned against religious polarisation.
CPI(M) state secretary M.V. Govindan declined to comment on the controversy, signaling unease within the party.
Congress leaders, including KPCC chief Sunny Joseph and Ramesh Chennithala, challenged whether the remarks reflect CPI(M) policy and accused the ruling party of communal mobilisation, with no legal or disciplinary outcome reported yet.