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The former minister had claimed that if the UDF returned to power, Jamaat-e-Islami would 'rule the Home Department'.
CPM central committee member Elamaram Kareem also backed Balan, describing Jamaat-e-Islami as an 'extremist' organisation.
Jamaat-e-Islami legal notice demands ₹1 crore from A.K. Balan for alleged defamatory statements creating communal polarisation. The notice claims his remarks damage the organization's reputation ahead of the Assembly elections.
Balan also defended the police investigation into the case, saying, the police took a firm stance from the outset.
IUML state president Sadiq Ali Shihab Thangal reiterated that his party would never switch sides.
Responding to Balan's demand, Kuzhalnadan reiterated that he would apologise if his allegations were proven wrong.
Corruption and extravagance mark the Loka Kerala Sabha event, criticised Chennithala.
When questioned about the corruption charges in AI-camera project and K-FON, CPM Central Committee member A K Balan suggested a response from the CM at this point would be inappropriate.
'Shane is a small boy and his future is linked to this industry. It will be good for everyone if the issues are settled amicably,' Minister AK Balan said.
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