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Veteran CPI(M) Leader G Sudhakaran To Contest Kerala Polls As Independent

Veteran CPI(M) leader G Sudhakaran has declared he will contest the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections from Ambalapuzha as an independent candidate. He clarified that his contest is not against the party's official candidate and that he has not sought support from opposition parties. Sudhakaran revealed he did not renew his party membership and alleged he faced character assassination from within the CPI(M). In response, senior CPI(M) leader MA Baby termed Sudhakaran's decision as regrettable, stating it would benefit rival political fronts.

Key Points: CPI(M)'s G Sudhakaran to Contest Kerala Election as Independent

  • Veteran leader contests as independent
  • Claims no abandonment of party ideology
  • Did not renew CPI(M) membership
  • Alleges character assassination within party
  • CPI(M) calls decision regrettable
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'Not abandoning party ideology': Veteran CPI(M) leader G Sudhakaran to contest Kerala polls from Ambalapuzha as independent

Veteran CPI(M) leader G Sudhakaran announces independent candidacy from Ambalapuzha, asserts he hasn't abandoned party ideology despite not renewing membership.

"I have not abandoned the party's ideology or ideals. - G Sudhakaran"

Alappuzha, March 13

Veteran CPI leader G Sudhakaran announced that he will contest the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections from the Ambalapuzha constituency as an independent candidate, asserting that he has not abandoned the ideology of the party despite deciding to contest outside its official fold.

Addressing a press conference here on Thursday, Sudhakaran said, "I will contest the Assembly election in Ambalapuzha as an independent candidate. I will not seek anyone's support. My contest is not against the party's candidate. From now on, I will maintain an independent stand."

The veteran leader further clarified that he has not engaged with opposition parties regarding the election. "I will not go anywhere to deliver speeches. I have not spoken to any opposition party. I have not told anyone that I will be the UDF candidate. Everything happening now is just propaganda," Sudhakaran added.

He also revealed that he had not renewed his CPI(M) membership despite party leaders approaching him earlier. "MA Baby visited my house yesterday. No one forced me to join the CPI(M). Three weeks ago, someone came to my house to renew my membership, but I did not renew it. I have not abandoned the party's ideology or ideals. However, even though I lived a party life, I was subjected to character assassination. CPI(M) is carrying along political criminals and using them as weapons against me," he claimed.

Responding to Sudharakaran's decision to contest the elections independently, CPI(M) leader MA Baby termed the move regrettable. "It is a regrettable decision on the part of G Sudhakaran. While being active in the party, Comrade Sudhakaran had occupied all important positions and helped the party grow," Baby said.

He added that contesting against the party candidate at a crucial time would only benefit rival political fronts. "Now, after having served the party for a long time and having occupied important positions and responsibilities on behalf of the party for a long time, when a critical electoral battle is being fought by the party, taking a decision to come out and contest against the party's candidate will only help the UDF and the BJP," Baby said.

- ANI

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Priya S
Very sad to see such a veteran leader feel forced to take this step. His allegations of "character assassination" are serious. If true, it shows a deep rot within the party system. Wishing him the best, but fear his candidacy will create confusion among loyal voters. 🤔
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Rahul R
Ideology is one thing, but practical politics is another. He says he hasn't abandoned the ideology, but by contesting against the party symbol, he is practically working against it. This "independent stand" seems more like personal grievance than ideological purity.
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Meera T
Kerala politics is always so dramatic! 🍿 This reminds me of similar episodes in the past. The claim about "political criminals" being used as weapons is a very strong charge. Hope the people of Ambalapuzha get a clear picture before casting their vote.
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David E
Interesting development. From an outside perspective, it seems like a principled stand against perceived corruption within his own party. Not renewing the membership is a clear signal. Whether it's effective or just symbolic remains to be seen.
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Anjali F
As a voter from Kerala, I'm tired of these senior leaders creating confusion during elections. Either be in the party or be out. This "independent but ideologically aligned" stance helps nobody. It just shows the lack of strong internal democracy in these old parties.

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