LDF ally and Kerala Congress (M) leader Jose K Mani comments that “love jihad” has come up as an issue that has left the ruling Left alliance in an embarrassing position on the eve of elections – BJP and Catholic Regional Christian Party leader expressing support for the church. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said he did not know what Mani had said, overshadowing the CPI state secretary Kanam Rajendran leader, saying that LDF leaders should not speak the language of religious fundamentalists
. Under pressure, Jose on Monday tried to quell the controversy, saying that “love jihad” is not an issue and that elections are contested on the agenda of development. BJP state president K. K. to clarify his position with the chief minister. The Kerala Catholic Bishops’ Council said Jose’s opinion on “love jihad” was “constructive”. Its secretary, Father Jacob Palakkappalli, demanded that the CPI-M should clarify its position. .
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