Thiruvananthapuram : Asianet news presenter Vinu V John’s call for attacking CPI(M) Central Committee member and Rajya Sabha Party Leader Elamaram Kareem, is extremely repulsive, said CPI(M) State Secretariat in its statement.
Free media is integral part of a democratic society of which, talks of democratic nature is the hallmark. Exchanges conducted with mutual respect strengthen a democratic society and helps it. However, Asianet news presenter Vinu V John has crossed all lines.
Vinu openly aired his call to attack Elamaram Kareem and the leader's family. Such act of inciting assault can cannot be acknowledged by a democratic society. Persons in the media industry should come forth with their opinion on this, said CPI(M) State Secretariat.
