Kozhikode: District secretariat member and former Thiruvambadi MLA George M on the issue of love jihad. CPM’s public reprimand to Thomas. Kozhikode district secretary P Krishnan said that the party has advised him to be vigilant. Mohanan told the media that the CPM has already clarified its stance regarding the love marriage in Kodancherry. Adult youth have the right to marry and live together in the country, even if they belong to different religions. Under these circumstances this marriage should not have been disputed. The remarks made by George M. Thomas on this subject were contrary to the declared position of the CPM. George M. Thomas admitted to the party that he had made a mistake and responded through the media. However, the party takes seriously the public outcry against the party. The decision to publicly reprimand was taken in view of the party’s failure to uphold its position. George M. Mohanan said the disciplinary action was taken unanimously with the consent of Thomas.
