THRISSUR: Kerala Youth Congress had drawn criticism for performing ritual purification of the place where Dalit MLA Geetha Gopi was seated. Now Minister KK Shailaja has come up demanding action against the Youth Congress workers for their action.

According to the minister, the Youth Congress’ action is humiliating and punishable. The Minister stated on her Facebook page that Such racial discrimination from the part of Keralites is unacceptable and the fact that even an MLA is not spared is highly shocking. The minister further added that such an action has revealed the true culture of the Youth Congress.

Earlier, MLA Geetha had staged a sit down in front of the civil station as a protest on the damaged roads at Thripprayar following which Youth Congress activist performed a ritual purification of the area. Apparently, the MLA has lodged a complaint at Cherppu police station against the Youth Congress workers.