With the CPI(M) Central Committee convening in New Delhi soon, attention is focused on the escalating rebellion in Kannur, a stronghold facing challenges from expelled veterans. Despite previous endorsements for Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and State Secretary M.V. Govindan, dissent in Kannur persists.
Recently, expelled Independent MLA T.K. Govindan rejected overtures from senior CPI(M) leaders, asserting his innocence and placing the onus on the party to rectify its errors. He challenged the leadership to specify his alleged mistakes, hinting at a potential return of leaders like him to the party.
The unrest in Kannur stems from the expulsion of T.K. Govindan and V. Kunjikrishnan, who later secured significant victories as UDF candidates, dealing a blow to the CPI(M) in its traditional strongholds. The dissent has broadened, with former minister G. Sudhakaran questioning the State Secretary’s credibility and calling for his resignation.
The public discord within the CPI(M), particularly in Kannur, a historically significant bastion, raises concerns about organizational discipline. The upcoming Central Committee meeting is crucial in outlining General Secretary M.A. Baby’s strategy to address the turmoil and restore stability in the party’s key district.
