According to the figures coming out, the CPM paid the most money to Mukesh among the candidates in the Lok Sabha elections. According to the figures given by the party to the Election Commission, 79 lakh rupees were given to Mukesh. Attingal Joy who received Rs 49 lakhs is second. C Ravindra Nath got the least. C. Ravindranath, who contested in Chalakudy, received five lakhs of rupees. On the other hand, the protest against Mukesh, who is facing a sexual assault case, is getting stronger. The demand for resignation of the MLA post is rising. But CPM says that Mukesh should not resign. The CPM is of the view that the two Congress MLAs accused in similar cases have not resigned and therefore Mukesh should not resign.
CPI’s position is that Mukesh should stay away keeping morality in mind. State Secretary Binoy Viswam informed this to the Chief Minister. It is likely that the CPM state secretary will be present at the meeting today to decide whether Mukesh should resign or not. The protest demanding Mukesh’s resignation is getting stronger. Mahila Congress will march to MLA office in Anandavalliswaram under the leadership of Kollam district committee today. Women’s group Women Collective will also organize a march to the MLA’s office. In the wake of the protests, the police have tightened security at the MLA’s office and home. An actress from Kochi filed a sexual harassment complaint against Mukesh. The police registered a case after this. Kochi Maradu Police registered the case under non-bailable sections. The complaint is that the actress was tortured by promising her membership in Amma and a chance in the film.
