Sudhakaran to Contest as Independent from Ambalapuzha, Rejecting Party and Front Allegiances Veteran CPI(M) leader G Sudhakaran announced on Thursday that he will contest the upcoming Assembly elections as an independent candidate from his constituency, Ambalapuzha, in Kerala’s Alappuzha district. The decision marks a significant setback for the Communist Party of India (Marxist), as Sudhakaran severed all ties with the party and declared his candidacy without aligning with any political party or front. Sudhakaran cited personal attacks by party cadres on social media platforms as the reason for his exit from the CPI(M). He stated that he would not seek support from the United Democratic Front (UDF) or any other group, emphasizing that he had not reached out to anyone for backing. “There is no question of support from the UDF as I have not sought it. I have not spoken to anyone,” he said during a press briefing. The former minister also ruled out organizing traditional campaign activities such as wall paintings or conventions, asserting that he would focus solely on addressing political issues during his campaign. He clarified that he would not criticize the government directly and remained uncertain about the presence of anti-incumbency sentiment among voters. However, he reiterated his commitment to opposing corruption during the election period. Sudhakaran denied submitting formal complaints to the state committee and stated that all grievances had been resolved at the local level. He emphasized that he had never approached the chief minister or party leadership for intervention or a ticket. Refuting recent media reports, he claimed that several statements attributed to him were inaccurate.#united_democratic_front #g_sudhakaran #communist_party_of_india_marxist #ambalapuzha #sn_college
