Internal friction deepens within CPI Idukki unit
Internal conflicts have escalated within the CPI Idukki unit following the removal of former district secretary K.K. Sivaraman. His departure marks a significant change for the party, as he has been a prominent figure for decades. The current district secretary, K. Salimkumar, has faced criticism for the party's recent electoral losses and the resignation of several members.
- ▪K.K. Sivaraman was removed from the CPI district executive and council after criticizing the party's recent election defeat.
- ▪Sivaraman announced the end of his 56-year political career with the CPI and rejected any reconciliation.
- ▪The current district secretary, K. Salimkumar, has been blamed for the party's deepening crisis and recent electoral losses.
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Internal friction has deepened within the Communist Party of India (CPI) Idukki district unit following disciplinary action against former district secretary K.K. Sivaraman on Monday. The CPI district council removed Mr.Sivaraman from both the district executive and the district council, prompting him to announce the end of his 56-year political career with the party.According to party leaders, the decision follows Mr. Sivaraman’s open criticism of the party regarding the CPI’s recent election defeat in the Peerumade assembly seat.Following the announcement, Mr Sivaraman rejected any reconciliation. “The district secretary on Monday said that I can renew my primary membership, but I do not want benevolence from the party,” Sivaraman said.
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