KANNUR: CPI(M) Kannur district committee has accepted the State committee’s stand regarding the suicide of NRI businessman Sajan. The state committee had stated that the municipality was not to be blamed for the businessman’s suicide.

Earlier, the district committee had taken a stand against the municipality in the issue. However, it soon changed its statement following the state committee’s opinion regarding the matter. CPI(M) state secretary Kodiyeri Balakrishnan added that there is no difference in opinion between the state and district committees.

According to Kodiyeri, both state and district committees stand by Sajan’s family. The fact that the Municipality Chairperson is receiving criticism from various corners doesn't mean that the party is against the NRI and his family. He also blamed Congress and BJP for trying to use the issue as a political weapon against the communist party.