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BJP's Shobha Surendran Slams CPI-M Leader: 'A Thief's Memoir' Remark Sparks Row

BJP leader Shobha Surendran has launched a scathing attack on CPI-M veteran E.P. Jayarajan over his recently released autobiography. She mockingly suggested the book should be titled "The Autobiography of a Thief" during her political speech. The controversy stems from Jayarajan's claims that Surendran tried to secure a BJP ticket for her son through political negotiations. Meanwhile, the CPI-M appears divided as several key leaders skipped the book launch, indicating internal party tensions over the revelations.

Key Points: Shobha Surendran Calls EP Jayarajan Autobiography Thief Memoir

  • BJP leader mocks CPI-M veteran's autobiography as "thief's memoir"
  • Surendran vows to pursue defamation case for public apology
  • Jayarajan accused Surendran of seeking BJP ticket for her son
  • CPI-M faces internal tension over book's revelations
  • Surendran denies allegations, calls them fabricated storytelling
  • Key CPI-M leaders notably absent from book launch event
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BJP leader Shobha Surendran slams CPI-M's E.P. Jayarajan, calls his autobiography 'a thief's memoir'

BJP leader Shobha Surendran attacks CPI-M's EP Jayarajan over his autobiography, calling it "a thief's memoir" amid defamation case and political tensions in Kerala.

"If his book has any truthful name, it should be 'The Autobiography of a Thief' - Shobha Surendran"

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 4

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sobha Surendran launched a sharp attack on veteran Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) leader E.P. Jayarajan on Tuesday, mocking his recently released autobiography and alleging that it should have been titled "A Thief's Memoir".

It was on Monday that Jayarajan's autobiography "Ithanente Jeevitham (This Is My Life)" was released by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in Kannur.

Surendran repeated her earlier statement that she had visited Jayarajan at Ramanilayam (government guest house in Thrissur).

"I went there three times and one of those visits was to meet E.P. Jayarajan. If I had stayed for 24 hours more, the BJP shawl would have been around his neck," she said, taking a jibe at the Left leader.

The BJP leader also vowed to pursue the defamation case filed by Jayarajan to its conclusion, saying she would make him "draw the letter Ksha in court," a Malayalam idiom implying public apology.

Surendran's remarks came a day after Jayarajan, in his autobiography, accused her of attempting to secure a BJP ticket for her son.

In the book, Jayarajan claims that Surendran met his son in Ernakulam, took his phone number, and repeatedly contacted him to discuss political matters.

Responding to the allegation, Surendran said, "Does E.P. Jayarajan have a machine to read my mind to conclude that the calls were about fielding my son in the election?"

She reiterated that her visit to Ramanilayam was not unusual and ridiculed the veteran CPI-M leader Jayarajan for what she termed "fabricated political storytelling".

"If his book has any truthful name, it should be 'The Autobiography of a Thief'," Surendran said, drawing laughter from BJP workers.

Meanwhile, tension is brewing within the CPI-M following the publication of Jayarajan's autobiography.

CPI-M circles are reportedly displeased that Jayarajan has revealed several internal disputes and controversies that the organisation had kept under wraps.

Sources said the discontent stems largely from the fact that Jayarajan has openly written about the criticisms raised against him by former legislator P. Jayarajan within the party organisation.

Moreover, the absence of key CPI-M leaders, including State Secretary M.V. Govindan, from the book release function held on Monday has further fuelled speculation about internal friction.

P. Jayarajan, too, did not attend the event.

Generally, the CPI-M leaders refrains from discussing internal discussions or disagreements in public.

- IANS

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Meera T
Calling someone's autobiography "a thief's memoir" is crossing the line, even in political criticism. This kind of language sets a bad precedent for our democracy. We need more respectful debates.
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Arjun K
The CPI-M's internal drama is finally coming out! Jayarajan's book seems to have opened a can of worms. No wonder senior leaders skipped the book launch. Kerala politics never disappoints for entertainment! 😄
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Sarah B
As someone who follows Kerala politics closely, this exchange reveals how personal politics has become. The "BJP shawl" comment and the defamation case threat show this is more about ego than ideology.
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Karthik V
Shobha's "machine to read my mind" retort was actually quite clever! But seriously, all this back-and-forth while common people struggle with inflation and unemployment. Priorities, please! 🙏
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Priya S
The fact that CPI-M leaders are upset about internal matters being revealed shows how much they want to hide from public scrutiny. Transparency is good for democracy, regardless of which party it affects.

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