Kochi | Keralam Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala on Friday said a case has been registered against Dalit activist Sunny M Kapikkad over his alleged derogatory remarks against Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa and Goddess Malikappurathamma.

Responding to a question on why no action has been taken against Kapikkad so far, Chennithala told reporters, "A case has already been registered." During a recent event at an educational institution, Kapikkad allegedly used sexually derogatory language while referring to Lord Ayyappa and Goddess Malikappurathamma.

BJP leaders, voluntary organisations associated with Sabarimala and activist Rahul Easwar on Thursday filed complaints with the police seeking registration of a case against Kapikkad.

The BJP leaders also urged the chief minister to examine the full video of the alleged remarks and their context and initiate legal action.