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A Facebook post by CPI leader and Thrissur MLA P Balachandran on Lord Rama and Goddess Sita has sparked a controversy.
As the post related to Ramayana , drew protests from various corners, including BJP leaders,the MLA withdrew the post and apologised.
“I posted an old story on FB recently. It was not meant to hurt anybody. I withdrew the post within minutes. Nobody should feel bad about that post. I extend my sincere apology on the issue,” Balachandran said in his post.
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BJP leaders who posted screenshots of the controversial social media post had alleged that the MLA “hurt religious sentiments of Hindus” and sought his resignation.
In a complaint lodged with the City Police Commissioner, BJP Thrissur district president K K Anish Kumar said the MLA’s post was meant to create religious divide in society and will create law and order issues. “The post hurt the religious sentiments of Hindus,” he added.
The BJP activists took out a march to the MLA’s office on Thursday evening demanding his resignation.
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