G Sudhakaran Quits CPI(M), To Contest Kerala Polls as Independent Veteran leader and former minister G Sudhakaran has announced his decision to contest the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections as an independent candidate, marking a significant blow to the ruling Communist Party of India (Marxist) ahead of the polls. The move comes as Sudhakaran, a prominent figure from the Alappuzha district, resigns from the CPI(M) and vows to campaign on issues such as the criminalization of politics. Sudhakaran, who previously served as a five-term legislator and minister in the state government, will contest from the Ambalappuzha constituency—a stronghold of the CPI(M) that has historically elected senior party leaders like V S Achuthanandan and Susheela Gopalan. In a statement to the media in Alappuzha, Sudhakaran emphasized his commitment to communist ideology, stating, “Politics is the only weapon for the CPI(M). I will not join any other party or seek support from them. I will remain a Communist.” He also warned that personal attacks on him could lead to the party’s downfall, asserting, “If the party attacks me personally, the party will perish.” The decision to quit the CPI(M) follows months of tension within the party. Sudhakaran had previously announced on Facebook that he would not renew his membership, a stance that the CPI(M) leadership attempted to address by reaching out to him. However, he remained resolute, citing dissatisfaction with the party’s treatment of him. A member of the CPI(M) since 1967, Sudhakaran was a founding member of the Students’ Federation of India (SFI), the party’s student wing, and played a key role in the 1977 campus violence incident that claimed his brother’s life.#g_sudhakaran #ambalappuzha #communist_party_of_india_marxist #alappuzha #students_federation_of_india
CPI(M) Leader G. Sudhakaran Refuses to Renew Party Membership Alappuzha: CPI(M) leader G. Sudhakaran has refused to renew his party membership, despite direct intervention from the branch secretary. The 63-year-old, who is a member of the legal branch operating under the district center of the party, has not submitted the renewal form even after the branch secretary personally approached him. Although a scooter was delivered to his home, he did not complete the process of submitting the form. Sudhakaran is part of a legal branch that operates under the district center of the CPI(M). While 17 out of 18 members in the branch submitted their forms to the district committee, Sudhakaran did not. The branch secretary, who is responsible for the branch, has confirmed that Sudhakaran has not renewed his membership. The incident is believed to be linked to the reaction of M.V. Govindan, who is said to have prompted Sudhakaran’s frustration. Sudhakaran had previously expressed his desire to contest elections, but the district and state leadership have not included him in the list of candidates for the upcoming polls. The absence of his name on the electoral list has reportedly led to his decision to withdraw from the party membership. The situation highlights the internal dynamics within the CPI(M) as leaders navigate personal ambitions and organizational priorities. While Sudhakaran’s refusal to renew his membership has drawn attention, the party’s leadership has yet to comment on the matter publicly. The case underscores the challenges faced by senior members in balancing personal political aspirations with party obligations.#g_sudhakaran #cpi_m #alappuzha #m_v_govindan #branch_secretary
