CPM women's wing leader sparks controversy with "low intensity" remark on sexual assault case

CPM women's wing leader Lasitha Nair called the sexual assault case against MLA M. Mukesh "low intensity" and lacking solid evidence, contrasting it with a case against Rahul Mamkootathil. Nair stated the Mukesh case is being handled by the law and that the party doesn't take disciplinary action in such matters. She also criticized candidate selections linked to Mamkootathil. This remark echoes past controversial "low intensity" descriptions of sexual harassment by CPM leaders, including a case involving MLA PK Sasi.