‘Communists should consume alcohol at home, shouldn't come in four legs before public,’ says Binoy Viswam

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: If party members have a drinking habit, they should consume it at home, says CPI state secretary Binoy Viswam. He was talking to the media about the amendment in the party's working document that removes the ban on drinking alcohol for party members. The new guideline will now be discussed in the district council. The final decision will be taken later. The party's guideline not allowing alcohol has now been changed.

‘The party's policy is abstinence from alcohol and not prohibition. Party members should have alcohol at home. Members should not come before the public in an inebriated condition. If the members have a drinking habit, the party cannot stop it. But should intervene responsibly in the society,' said Binoy Viswam.

The party's stance on alcohol has been revised after 33 years in the new code of conduct approved by the state council. The activists can drink alcohol, but is directed not to drink excessively. It has been directed that leaders and workers should not make alcohol a habit and should not act in a way that brings the party into disgrace after drinking in public places.

Binoy Viswam also announced that he will appear in the court as per the court directive in the road blockade protest. It was not done intentionally. Will appear in court and inform the matter. He added that people have the right to protest.