Thiruvananthapuram: Administrative Reforms Commission chairman VS Achuthanandan said that complaints of sexual harassment against CPM MLA PK Sasi will be examined and necessary action will be taken accordingly.
"It will have to be seen whether the facts mentioned in the complaint conform to the facts said in the media. After that, strict action will be taken. Since it is a woman-related issue, a detailed perusal is needed,” he said to media.
Meanwhile, Health Minister KK Shailaja said after the investigation is over, she will respond to the matter.
BJP State president PS Sreedharan Pillai has demanded prosecution of those who hide the complaint.
Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) woman leader raised a sexual harassment complaint against CPM MLA (Shoranur) PK Sasi in Kerala. The complaint letter was submitted to CPM general secretary Sitaram Yechury. The letter stated that MLA Sasi tried to grab her after calling her to Mannarkad area committee office.
She also alleged that the MLA used to disturb her continuously. He reportedly made clandestine phone calls. The woman also submitted a 15-minute long audio clip with the complaint.
CPM general secretary Sitaram Yechury has said that he received the sexual abuse complaint and that he has guided the State leadership to take action on the complaint.