he visited Gopalakrishnan’s residence on Sunday Although Mammootty could not attend the wedding.
Gopalakrishnan, whose daughter got married at Guruvayur on November 1, said on Monday that targeting Mammootty over a personal visit was unwarranted. THRISSUR: Malayalam superstar Mammootty has come under criticism on social media following his visit to the house of BJP’s Keralam unit vice-president B Gopalakrishnan in Thrissur district.
I consider such gestures as an example that should be emulated,” he said. He said he was particularly pleased that Mammootty had taken the time to visit his home despite being unable to attend the wedding. The party secretary himself has clarified this,” he said.
The wedding ceremony had witnessed the presence of several prominent political figures cutting across party lines, besides celebrities. “Friendship has always existed in Keralam. Of late, some people have been trying to destroy this bond. He also pointed out that several political leaders belonging to different parties had attended his daughter’s wedding. Among them were CPI(M) veteran and former chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan , along with several Left party functionaries. Gopalakrishnan cited such interactions between leaders across political divides as evidence that personal bonds continue to exist despite ideological differences. “The cyber followers are the main players behind this. They are not the CPI(M). The party has its own official handles, official positions and leaders. In the present situation, anyone can claim to speak on behalf of the CPI(M). “The CPI(M) wants to maintain such a relationship with him. Those associated with the party, whether on social media or otherwise, should act keeping this perspective in mind. Those who do not follow this approach do not represent the CPI(M),” he added.