THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A complaint has been filed in the Lokayukta against Youth Commission chairperson Chintha Jerome for participating in events of a political nature in a manner unbecoming of her position. The complaint was filed by the Youth Congress. It has been alleged in the complaint that the chairperson of the judicial commission, who is supposed to take an impartial stand, is participating in the programs of the CPM and its feeder organizations. Youth Congress general secretary demanded that appropriate action be taken in the matter. The Lokayukta will consider the complaint on Monday.

The complaint against Chintha Jerome has been filed in the Lokayukta amid criticism of the Finance Department's decision to sanction eight and a half lakh rupees as salary arrears. Although the decision to allow 17 months of arrears with retrospective effect became controversial, Chintha Jerome's attempt was to blame the commission secretary in the matter. However, it was revealed that the proceedings were initiated through an application filed by Chintha demanding salary arrears.

Meanwhile, CPM central committee member and former Health Minister KK Shailaja had come out in support of Chintha Jerome in the matter. Shailaja wrote on the social media page that the reactions on social media against Comrade Chintha Jerome are objectionable.