Neoptism charges: CPM throws weight behind Kerala minister KT Jaleel Speaking to reporters after the CPM secretariat meeting here on Friday, acting state secretary A Vijayaraghavan said there was no need for Jaleel to step down as minister. Share Via Email | A+A A- By Express News Service THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A day after the Lok Ayukta found Higher Education Minister KT Jaleel guilty of nepotism and abuse of power, the CPM has come out in support of the minister, who is all set to move the High Court against the verdict. Confirming his decision to approach the higher court, Jaleel pointed out to TNIE that the matter was earlier brought before the governor as well as the High Court and both had ruled in his favour.