Veteran CPI-M leader and former Kerala Minister G. Sudhakaran has announced his decision not to renew his party membership, escalating tensions with the party leadership. Sudhakaran, aged 75, expressed dissatisfaction over being shifted to a lower committee role in Alappuzha District after serving in the State Committee for 43 years.
Despite his long-standing 63-year membership, Sudhakaran highlighted alleged neglect and exclusion by the District Secretary, who reportedly sidelined him from public events for five years. Criticizing State Secretary M. V. Govindan for remarks implying his unworthiness, Sudhakaran objected to what he perceived as disrespectful treatment during a recent press conference.
A prominent figure with four terms as a legislator and two ministerial stints, Sudhakaran’s discontent stems from being denied a ticket in the 2021 Assembly elections. His forthright demeanor and bipartisan respect have made his dissent a cause for concern within the party leadership. The veteran leader’s upcoming press conference is eagerly anticipated as political observers await his next steps.
