Thiruvananthapuram | Kerala Health Minister K Muraleedharan on Tuesday said that right-wing political commentator T G Mohandas got bail due to a "loophole", while BJP MLA V Muraleedharan termed his arrest as a "selective retaliation" by the state government.
Mohandas was arrested on Monday morning by the police over remarks he allegedly made in a YouTube video about a student protest in New Delhi over the NEET paper leak.
He was released on bail the same day.
The Health Minister told reporters that he heard the prosecution was not effective and the reason for that will be examined by the government and appropriate steps will be taken.
"He was booked for offences for which it was not easy to get bail, as that was the kind of statements he made. He got bail on a loophole. Nevertheless, the government will take a stringent steps in the matter," he asserted.
On the other hand, the BJP leader, also the MLA from Kazhakootam assembly constituency, was of the view that Mohandas' arrest was "selective retaliation" by the government.
He said that there may be differing views about the statements made by Mohandas, but there has been no action against those who allegedly made "heinous" comments against the prime minister and his mother.
Taking action against one particular individual for his comments shows the government's interest in this, he claimed.
He alleged that government was protecting some, while selectively taking action against others.
Mohandas was charged with various offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Information Technology Act and Kerala Police Act.
The case was registered following a complaint alleging that videos uploaded on Mohandas' YouTube channel, 'Pathrika', were intended to disturb public peace and create fear and unrest among the public.
In the video, Mohandas allegedly said the Delhi students' protest "could lead to incidents of gang rape" and claimed that there would be no complaints because "those attending the protest like rape and there are girls who enjoy being raped".
He further claimed that although some people would be killed or permanently injured, the situation would be brought under control within hours and the bodies shifted to hospitals.
