KOZHIKODE: The CPM has publically reprimanded CPM Kozhikode district secretariat member and former MLA George M Thomas for his controversial 'love jihad' remark in connection with the marriage of DYFI leader Shejin and Jyotsna. CPM Kozhikode district committee took action against the former MLA.

George M Thomas was asked to exercise caution while expressing his opinions. Kozhikode district secretary P Mohanan urged the former MLA to make public statements by upholding the party's position. The lapses made in the issue were seriously scrutinized by the party. The party repeatedly rejected the public comments made by George M Thomas. P Mohanan said the action was taken at a meeting attended by George M Thomas.

George M Thomas had found himself in the middle of controversy by stating that marriage without the knowledge of the party was love jihad.