Pinarayi Vijayan said in a press conference that if it is written separately, it can be checked.
Thiruvananthapuram, First Published Jul 26, 2022, 10:43 PM IST
Thiruvananthapuram: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that the case against Asianet News Associate Editor Vinu V John has not been noticed by the police. Pinarayi Vijayan said in a press conference that if it is written separately, it can be checked.
At the same time, AICC General Secretary KC Venugopal had asked the other day what is the difference between the action taken by the Kerala Police, who filed a case against Asianet News Associate Editor Vinu V John for his remarks in the channel discussion, and the action taken by the Central Government in North India. KCU’s response was that the Kerala Police had lost face and were cutting their feet according to the shoes.
Opposition Leader VD Satheesan had raised this issue in the Assembly as well. Satheesan pointed out that similar to the Narendra Modi government, false cases are being filed against media workers who comment against the government in the state as well. Satheesan said that he filed a case against Vinu V John of Asianet News saying that CITU leader Elamaram Karim had been insulted. The criticism also referred to the recent case against Alt News co-founder Zubair.
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Thiruvananthapuram:Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan completely rejected KT Jalil in ‘Madhyam’ controversy. Jaleel should not have sent such a letter against the media. The Chief Minister said in a press conference that he came to know about the information when it became public and did not speak directly to Jaleel on this issue. He added that he will meet and discuss the matter in person and after that further action will be taken.
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CPM had already rejected KT Jalil in the controversy. The party’s assessment is that it was not right to take a tough stand against the media. The CPM also believes that writing a letter to the UAE while he was a minister was a wrong move. Meanwhile, the opposition is gearing up to intensify its protest over the protocol violation.
CPM State Secretary Kodiyeri Balakrishnan had stated the other day that KT Jalil’s letter against the media was not consulted with the party. He said in the press conference that the party does not have a stand to ban Madhyamya and that all the MLAs and ministers have not consulted the party about writing letters.
If Jalil’s breach of protocol, action should be taken by the Ministry of External Affairs. Kodiyeri also stated that the CPM’s position was that even when Madhyamya newspaper was banned earlier, it should not be. Kodiyeri’s reply to the mediaperson’s question whether Jaleel’s action was wrong was that it should not be interpreted that way and that the party has given its opinion.
Last Updated Jul 26, 2022, 10:47 PM IST
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