Left Parties Rattled By Buzz About CPI(M) Veteran's Plans To Join BJP

"If Lord Shiva joins a sinner, Shiva will also become a sinner," Mr Vijayan said using a vernacular saying indirectly cautioning Mr Jayarajan, who is also the convenor of the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF).

The accusations levelled by political opponents about senior CPI(M) leader EP Jayarajan's alleged plan to join the BJP continued to trigger shock waves in the ruling Left in Kerala today, the day of Lok Sabha polls.

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan cautioned his party colleague to be vigilant in his associations.

"If Lord Shiva joins a sinner, Shiva will also become a sinner," Mr Vijayan said using a vernacular saying indirectly cautioning Mr Jayarajan, who is also the convenor of the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF).