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CPI(M) Keeps Kollam MLA Mukesh Amid Sexual Abuse Allegations, Cites Hema Committee Report

Aug 31, 2024, 10:05 AM

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)) has decided not to ask Kollam MLA and actor M Mukesh to resign amid allegations of sexual abuse. The decision was confirmed by the party's State Secretary, M V Govindan, who stated that Mukesh will remain in his position. The CPI(M) is reportedly investigating the allegations to determine the truth, rather than accepting them as immediate grounds for resignation. This decision comes amidst a broader #MeToo movement within the Malayalam cinema industry, where several allegations have surfaced. The party has also advised Mukesh to avoid making public remarks on the matter. The Hema Committee Report is also relevant in this context.