THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The political controversy surrounding Kerala Minister for Fisheries and Culture Saji Cherian intensified after the Congress filed police complaints accusing him of making remarks with communal overtones, even as unease became visible within the ruling CPI(M).
The Youth Congress approached the Director General of Police, alleging that Cherian’s statement was intended to foment tension between religious communities for political gain. The complaint was submitted by Youth Congress state working president Binu Chulliyel.
Separately, Congress spokesperson V.R. Anoop lodged a complaint against the minister at the Chengannur police station.