Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) disciplinary committee chairperson Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan has cracked the whip on mudslinging by Congress workers on social media in the wake of party leader K.V. Thomas’ contentious participation at a seminar hosted by the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] in connection with the recently concluded 23rd party congress in Kannur.
After chairing a meeting of the committee here on Tuesday, Mr. Radhakrishnan said the KPCC would take strong and impartial action against those who try to malign the party and its leaders on the social media. The disciplinary committee has decided to seek the help of modern technology to trace anti-party activities in the cyber network and take action against the perpetrators, he said.
He said the KPCC is apprehensive of such organisational misconduct, which seems to be on the rise. It is the responsibility and duty of every member to uphold the prestige and dignity of the party. However, at least some party members seem to be indulging in anti-party activities on the social media, either guided by sheer emotion or may be to capture public attention. These activities are acceptable, Mr. Radhakrishnan said.
