Kannur: CPM state secretary MV Govindan has said that the party would not demand the resignation of the actor-turned-politician M Mukesh from his MLA post. The police have filed a chargesheet against Mukesh in a rape case registered at Maradu police station. Addressing the media here on Sunday, Govindan asserted that the legislator would remain in office and that a decision on the matter would be taken once the court delivers its verdict.

"A chargesheet has been filed, and we will address the matter when the court takes a stand. There is no need for resignation, as this is the party's stance," he said.

Police registered a rape case against the Kollam MLA on August 28, 2024, following allegations by a female actor that he had sexually assaulted her in 2010. The SIT had formally arrested Mukesh in the case but released him based on anticipatory bail.

Mukesh has dismissed the allegations against him, claiming that the charges stem from his refusal to succumb to blackmail attempts by the complainant.

In response to allegations of sexual harassment and exploitation involving several actors and directors, the state government announced the formation of a seven-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) on August 25, 2024 to investigate the allegations.