CPI takes disciplinary action against former Idukki district secretary
The Communist Party of India (CPI) has removed K.K. Sivaraman from his positions as district secretary and council member following his public criticism of the party's recent electoral loss. This decision comes after Sivaraman's comments regarding the party's performance in the Peerumade Assembly constituency, where they suffered a significant defeat. Party officials stated that Sivaraman will remain a local member but faced demands for his complete exclusion from the party.
- ▪K.K. Sivaraman was removed from the CPI district executive and council due to his public criticism.
- ▪The CPI lost the Peerumade Assembly seat by a record margin of 27,634 votes.
- ▪Party leaders emphasized that Sivaraman's statements caused serious trouble for the party.
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The district council of the Communist Party of India (CPI) has taken disciplinary action against former Idukki district secretary of the party K.K. Sivaraman, removing him from both the district executive and the district council.According to party leaders, the decision follows Mr. Sivaraman’s open criticism of the party regarding its recent election debacle in the Peerumade Assembly constituency.CPI district secretary K. Salimkumar said Mr. Sivaraman would only be allowed to continue as a local party member. “The party council even demanded his complete exclusion from party membership,” Mr. Salimkumar said. “His public statements have caused serious trouble for the party. Instead of airing his grievances internally, Mr.
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