Political mercury has been hot about YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra of Haryana jailed on charges of espionage. In fact, former Kerala BJP president K Sundaran referred to an RTI in the X post, claiming that Jyoti Malhotra was sponsored by the Kerala government to promote tourism. Please tell that Jyoti Malhotra Travel with Joe used to run a YouTube channel named. He was arrested by the police on 16 May. His judicial custody was extended for 14 days on Monday (July 8). The next hearing will be held on 21 July.
Why is the son -in -law of Kerala’s son -in -law being mentioned?
Taking a dig at Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, Ki Sundaran wrote in his X post on July 6, “When I raised the issue a month ago, the mainstream media of Kerala turned its eyes on it. Now, RTI documents prove every word that I say. Why did Kerala Tourism control the sponsors of Pakistan? Vijayan Kerala’s security is not your family matter. ”
When I raised this a month ago, Kerala’s Mainstream Media Turned a Blind Eye.
Now, RTI Documents Prove Every Word I Said.
Why did Kerala Tourism, Controlled by CM’s Son-In-Law, Sponsor a Pak-Linked Spy’s Trip?
Kerala’s Security is not your family business, Mr.… pic.twitter.com/yx1yyfqmhr
– K surendran (@surendranbjp) July 6, 2025
What did Kerala Tourism Minister say?
On Tuesday (July 8), the son -in -law of Kerala CM Vijayan and state tourism minister Mohammad Rias replied to the media questions, saying, “Jyoti Malhotra was invited by the nominated agency. Was invited before a case against Jyoti.” The minister made it clear that the Kerala government had no role in the selection of influencers.
VIDEO | “Jyoti Malhotra was invited by the designated agency well before any case against herfaced, and the kerala government has no role in selecting influencers”, said Tourism Ministeras. He made the statement in response to allegations the arrest of… pic.twitter.com/na8PVLDGI4
– Press Trust of India (@Pti_News) July 8, 2025
Shahzad Poonawala also mentioned CM -in -law of CM
BJP spokesperson Shahzad Poonawala also reacted in the same case. He said, “It has now been revealed through RTI that the Kerala government had given a red carpet invitation to Pakistan Spai Jyoti Malhotra. The tourism department of Kerala who runs the Chief Minister’s son -in -law, he borrows all the expenses of Jyoti Malhotra. Made a state guest. Pakistani spy state guest becomes.”
#Watch Delhi | On Revelation by an RTI Report that Kerala Invited ‘Spy’ Jyoti Malhotra as State Tourism Influencer, BJP National Spekesperson Shehzad Poonawalla Says, “It is now in black and white. The rti that jyoti malhotra, the Pakistani spy, was a… pic.twitter.com/4W9gumbood
– ANI (@ani) July 7, 2025
What did Jyoti’s lawyer say on the news of Sponsor?
The statement of Jyoti Malhotra’s lawyer Kumar Mukesh also came out on Monday (July 8) in this case. He said, “Something like this has come in the media, the Kerala government had sponsored him to make a video of tourism. I would say that it is a matter of Jyoti’s side. Similarly, the railway had also sponsored. So those who are repeatedly questioned where the money comes from, the government was also giving money to Jyoti.”
Hisar, Haryana: Advocate Kumar Mukesh Represting YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, who have been accused of spying for Pakistan, Says, Says, “… TODAY, Jyoti Malhotra’s 14-DAY JUDICIAL CUSTODY ANDEDEDY Ended, and She Produced before the court via video conferencing … yes, efforts to file for bail… pic.twitter.com/eexxd7drhr
– IANS (@ians_india) July 7, 2025
CPI targeted BJP
At the same time, the CPI strongly condemned the reports that it has been said that YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra arrested on charges of espionage was invited by the Kerala government to promote tourism in the state. CPI MP P Sandosh Kumar said in a statement, “The Communist Party of India strongly condemns the BJP’s attempt to drag the Kerala government in the spy case to hide its serious failures on national security.”
‘This desperate and inspired attempt from politics’
The CPI MP said that it is absurd to say that the state government is responsible for a YouTuber’s visit to Pakistan, while issuing passports, visa approval and intelligence monitoring are all under the control of the central government. The CPI MP said, “Did the Kerala government approve his (Jyoti) visit to Pakistan? Did the government keep him in touch with ISI operators in Delhi? It is desperate and politics -inspired attempt.”

