CPI Leader Demands Resignation of MLA Accused of Rape Amidst Industry Scandal

CPI leader Annie Raja urges CPI(M) MLA and actor M Mukesh to resign following a rape case. Highlighting findings from the Justice Hema Committee report, Raja stresses the need for Mukesh's resignation to support a secure environment for women. State ministers await the investigation outcome before further action.

CPI leader Annie Raja on Thursday called for the resignation of CPI(M) MLA and actor M Mukesh following the registration of a rape case against him.

Raja emphasized that Mukesh no longer has the legal or moral standing to continue as a legislator. She pointed to allegations stemming from the Justice Hema Committee report.

State ministers have stated that they will wait for the investigation's outcome before taking any action against Mukesh. The actor faces an FIR under IPC Section 376.

(With inputs from agencies.)