Transport and Forest Minister Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan wants no case against Joice

Mr Radhakrishnan told reporters at Kuttikkanam, Idukki, on Tuesday that Mr Joice’s reaction was emotional. “I have told Mr Oommen Chandy and Mr Ramesh Chennithala that no case needs to be registered against the MP. Laws cannot change the mind of a person. The issue cannot be rectified by the criminal procedure code or the Indian penal code,” he said.

He would implement what the Adivasi Samrakshana Samithi and the Oorukoottam had demanded regarding the road, he said. Mr Radhakrishnan and Mr Joice George shared a stage at Kumaly at the valedictory function of the ‘Wildlife week’ observance.

Some Youth Congress activists were injured in a minor scuffle with DYFI activists near the stage. Further trouble was avoided when the minister reprimanded the activists.