Thiruvananthapuram: CPI state secretary Kanam Rajendran reacted to former minister KT Jaleel's comment on Lok Ayukta Justice Cyriac Joseph. Kanam stated that what Jaleel said was only a personal opinion.
He also pointed out that CPI need not have to discuss the issue and therefore he does not want to respond further.
However, when a reporter questioned the allegations of corruption against the head of Lok Ayukta, Kanam responded that Lok Ayukta has the right and the power to take action against it.
CPM state secretary Kodiyeri Balakrishnan also opined that Jaleel's statement was just personal and declared that his party won't consider it as a matter of discussion.