G. Sudhakaran says he won’t seek ministerial berth, will accept if offered
G. Sudhakaran, a former CPI(M) leader, stated he will not seek a ministerial position but will accept one if offered. He expressed that he has not been approached regarding a cabinet position following the UDF's electoral victory. Sudhakaran also mentioned that he has previously become a minister without making demands and is open to the possibility this time as well.
- ▪G. Sudhakaran was elected as a UDF-backed Independent in the Kerala Assembly polls.
- ▪He has served as a minister twice in earlier LDF governments.
- ▪Sudhakaran has not renewed his CPI(M) membership this year due to alleged disrespect and cyberattacks.
- ▪He stated that he has not demanded a ministerial berth and will accept if offered.
- ▪Former CPI(M) leaders Kunhikrishnan and Govindan, also elected as UDF-backed Independents, met with UDF leaders.
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Former CPI(M) leader G. Sudhakaran, elected as a UDF-backed Independent in the Kerala Assembly polls, said on Saturday that he would not seek a ministerial berth but would accept if offered one. Sudhakaran, who had served as a minister twice in earlier LDF governments, did not renew his CPI(M) membership this year, alleging disrespect from the district leadership and cyberattacks against him and his family.Speaking to reporters, he said he was unaware whether his name was being considered for the cabinet following the UDF’s victory. “Nobody has spoken to me about it. I don’t know whether there have been any discussions. I am not part of the committee that makes such decisions.
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