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Claiming that the statement was defamatory and had damaged his reputation, Sudhakaran had initiated criminal defamation proceedings against the CPM leader.
For a Left Front attempting to regroup after its electoral drubbing, the issue seemed tailor-made for political mobilisation: a contentious eviction involving Dalit families in Ernakulam, where the UDF had swept all 14 Assembly seats. Here was a ready-made narrative: a newly elected government using state power against poor Dalit families.
Kerala Chief Minister criticised Vice Chancellors’ participation in an RSS event, deeming it a lapse. He stressed such actions promoting communalism are unacceptable and contrary to educational traditions.
Rebel CPM MLAs highlight the party's dismissal of internal feedback despite public consultation channels, questioning candidate selections and leadership's accountability, suggesting a disconnect from party workers and democratic principles.
CPM leaders acknowledged electoral failure; one cited Vellappally Natesan's anti-Muslim remarks and dual allegiances, while another claimed the party opposed him but failed to counter perception.
CPM leadership admitted election failures, but denied single blame. Criticism arose over a leader's wife's candidacy and the party's approach to divisive politics, prompting calls for self-correction.
ED raids offer the divided CPM a chance to unite against perceived BJP-Congress collusion, with cadres rallying around Pinarayi Vijayan's home.
Rebel leaders and whistleblowers within the party are publicly refuting the leadership's narrative
Kasaragod CPM members criticised state secretary M V Govindan for his public stance, fielding his wife, and a fund controversy, which they believe harmed party prospects.
Kannur CPM members criticised leadership's style and alleged deliberate sidelining of P Jayarajan, citing electoral setbacks due to resentment over Chief Minister Vijayan and Secretary Govindan's approach.
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