The Congress on Sunday slammed Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] State secretary M.V. Govindan for attempting to link Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president K. Sudhakaran with a Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act case involving self-styled antiquities dealer Monson Mavunkal, calling the allegation baseless.
Talking to reporters in Kannur, Mr. Sudhakaran reacted strongly to Mr. Govindan’s allegation that the POCSO case victim had given a statement that he was present at Monson’s property when she was abused. He said he would initiate legal action against Mr. Govindan for making defamatory remarks against him.
