Thiruvananthapuram | Congress MP Jebi Mather on Monday claimed that she has been continuously facing cyber attacks on her social media pages for the last three days, following which she had sent complaints to the Keralam Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala and the state police chief.

Mather told reporters that the state police chief assured her that he would look into the matter.

She began facing cyber attacks after she supported UDF convener Adoor Prakash following his remark that key decisions were being taken by the state government without consultation, UDF meetings were not being convened, and he was learning about important developments through the media.

She further said that since Chennithala was unwell, she could not speak to him directly, but spoke to his staff.

"I am confident that the state Home Minister, his department and the police will take the requisite measures," she said.

She also termed the attacks as "digital lynching by a digital syndicate" and made it clear that she will not be intimidated into changing her political stance because of such moves.

Mather said that usually she ignores or deletes such cyber attacks, but decided not to do so this time as "some people were dictating things from somewhere".

"They are telling us how we should react or respond or what stand we should take. We need not accept such acts. This is a targeted and organised cyber attack.

"I am sure that the Kerala police will identify those carrying out the cyber attacks as well as those directing them and will take appropriate action against all of them," she said.

She also said that she does not believe Chief Minsiter V D Satheesan has any connection with the cyber attacks she is facing.

"He has made it clear several times that he has no social media team. So, based on what he has said, I do not think the CM has any connection with the matter. Let the police investigate and find out the truth. Let us give them some time," she said.

On allegations of cyber attacks against Congress leaders including Mather, allegedly by party supporters in Keralam, KPCC chief Sunny Joseph said such attacks could not be justified.

"Cyber attack against anyone is not right. At the same time, nobody can control our freedom of expression. Party workers should be given the freedom to express their opinions," he told reporters in Delhi.

Joseph also urged Congress leaders to avoid making public statements on internal issues, saying such remarks could harm both the party and individuals.