CPI(M) Reinstates Binish Kottiyari After Three Years Thiruvananthapuram: The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has reinstated Binish Kottiyari, the son of former state secretary Kottiyari Bala Krishna, into the party after three years. The decision, taken under the guidance of party leader Pinarayi Vijayan, marks a significant move following a prolonged period of exclusion. Binish, who had been expelled in 2020 after being arrested in a drug-related case, was cleared of all charges in 2023. His reinstatement was approved by the Thrissur district committee branch, which included him in its ranks despite earlier resistance at the state level. The reinstatement followed four unsuccessful requests from Binish to the party leadership. While the district-level authorities showed no opposition to his re-admission, the state leadership had expressed concerns due to the controversial nature of the case. The party had previously faced criticism for its handling of the matter, which involved a high-profile legal battle. Binish’s expulsion in 2020 was a direct consequence of his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in October 2020, linked to financial dealings tied to a drug case in Bengaluru. The party’s central committee had then revoked his membership, citing the legal proceedings. Binish’s journey within the party spanned over two decades. From 2001 to 2020, he was an active member, but his career took a turn when he was implicated in the case. After his acquittal in 2023, he sought reinstatement, arguing that his legal troubles were unrelated to his party involvement. The decision to reinstate him reflects the party’s willingness to reconcile with former members, though the process was marked by internal debates.#communist_party_of_india_marxist #enforcement_directorate #pinarayi_vijayan #binish_kottiyari #thrissur_district_committee
