Kerala Political Apology: Gopalakrishnan's Public Stand

Kerala BJP vice president B Gopalakrishnan publicly apologized to former minister P K Sreemathi to resolve a defamation case. The controversy emerged after unsubstantiated claims about Sreemathi. Although his apology was criticized by CPI(M) supporters, Gopalakrishnan maintained it was a personal decision to uphold political dignity.

BJP vice president in Kerala, B Gopalakrishnan, faced backlash from CPI(M) members following his public apology to former minister P K Sreemathi. The apology was part of a settlement for a defamation case related to allegations made against Sreemathi.

Gopalakrishnan clarified via Facebook that his decision to apologize was not coerced but a demonstration of his commitment to political decency. He stated that the original allegation, which could not be substantiated, was a repeat of a claim by a deceased political leader.

The incident culminated in a public apology after legal counsel from Sreemathi's side advised that the defamation case was weak. Gopalakrishnan and Sreemathi reached an agreement, leading to the case's settlement in court.

(With inputs from agencies.)