Mammootty visit to BJP leader's home sparks backlash
In short
Actor Mammootty visited BJP leader B Gopalakrishnan's home in Kerala after his daughter's wedding, and the visit drew online criticism. Gopalakrishnan condemned the backlash and said friendships should rise above party lines.
Senior CPI(M) leader Thomas Isaac distanced the party from the criticism and said its ties with Mammootty remain intact.
What the reporting says
Actor Mammootty's visit to BJP leader B Gopalakrishnan's residence in Kerala after his daughter's wedding drew online criticism. Gopalakrishnan hit back at the attacks and called for friendships beyond political affiliations. Senior CPI(M) leader Thomas Isaac also distanced the party from the criticism and reaffirmed its ties with the actor.
Why it matters
Actor Mammootty's visit to BJP leader B Gopalakrishnan's residence in Kerala after a family wedding triggered online criticism. Gopalakrishnan responded by defending personal friendships across political lines, while CPI(M) leader Thomas Isaac said the party was not behind the criticism and restated its relationship with the actor. The dispute stayed at the level of political reaction and social-media backlash.