Thiruvananthapuram, March 18 (IANS) The frequent use of the term “class traitor” by the CPI(M) in Kerala is now drawing sharp scrutiny, as a series of recent defections exposes what critics describe as a deeply inconsistent political stance.In the past few weeks, the phrase has been repeatedly invoked by party leaders and cadres after veteran figures such as V. Kunjikrishnan and T.K. Govindan, both known for their unwavering loyalty spanning over five decades, walked out of the CPI(M), alleg…
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Thiruvananthapuram, March 13 (IANS) A day after senior CPI(M) leader and former state Minister G. Sudhakaran announced that he would contest the Assembly election as an Independent candidate from his home turf, Ambalappuzha Assembly constituency, Fisheries Minister Saji Cherian said the move would have only a negligible impact on the party.Speaking to IANS, Cherian said the decision taken by the four-time MLA and former Minister was unfortunate, especially considering the opportunities the party…
Paravur (Kerala), March 12 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition V. D. Satheesan on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist, claiming that the party was facing the “biggest crisis in its history in Kerala” and warning that it could meet the same fate as its counterparts after the upcoming Assembly elections.Satheesan said the CPI-M’s decline was the result of what he described as the arrogance of power during the decade-long rule of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijay…
Alappuzha (Kerala), March 12 (IANS) The Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Thursday issued its first strong response to veteran leader G. Sudhakaran after he indicated plans to contest the Assembly election as an independent from Ambalappuzha, ending a party association spanning more than six decades.Alappuzha district secretary of CPI(M), R. Nazar, said the party had been “very considerate” towards the former minister even after he was replaced as the party candidate in Ambalappuzha.Acco…
Alappuzha, March 12 (IANS) Two-time State Minister and four-time CPI(M) Legislator, G. Sudhakaran, on Thursday announced that he will contest the next Assembly election in Kerala from the Ambalapuzha Assembly Constituency as an Independent candidate.Sudhakaran made the announcement during a press conference that lasted for more than an hour at his residence, putting an end to days of speculation about his political future and reports linking him with rival political fronts.Opening his remarks, S…
Alappuzha, March 11 (IANS) Veteran CPI(M) leader G. Sudhakaran has set off a fresh round of political speculation in Kerala after launching his own WhatsApp media group on Wednesday, a day before he is scheduled to address a press conference at his residence. Efforts to pacify him failed even after general secretary M.A. Baby and state secretary M.V. Govindan tried their bit. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who was in the district to inaugurate a bridge, also did not visit Sudhakaran’s hom…
Thiruvananthapuram, March 6 (IANS) The Kerala unit of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) is facing an unusual phase of internal dissent ahead of the crucial Assembly elections, posing a challenge to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan as he seeks a historic third-consecutive term in office.In what observers describe as a rare development for the otherwise tightly disciplined party, a series of exits and public disagreements have surfaced in recent weeks, denting the CPI(M)’s image of organisat…
Thiruvananthapuram, March 5 (IANS) In an embarrassment to Kerala’s ruling CPI-M, veteran leader G. Sudhakaran has refused to yield to reconciliation efforts by the party leadership, rejecting state Secretary M.V. Govindan’s request to renew his party membership.Despite the outreach, Sudhakaran reiterated that he would not renew his membership.While senior leaders, including party General Secretary M.A. Baby, have responded in a manner aimed at accommodating Sudhakaran and keeping him within the …
Alappuzha (Kerala), March 4 (IANS) Veteran CPI-M leader and former Kerala Minister G. Sudhakaran has sharply escalated his confrontation with the party leadership, announcing that he will not renew his membership during the ongoing scrutiny process, a move widely seen as a prelude to his exit from the party.In a strongly worded Facebook post, the 75-year-old Sudhakaran alleged sustained neglect and humiliation after he was shifted from the State Committee in 2022 to function as a branch committe…