Kerala politics LIVE: All eyes on Congress equations in Satheesan’s home turf ahead of Cabinet formation
G Sudhakaran, a former CPI(M) leader, has expressed that he will not seek a ministerial position in the new Kerala Cabinet but is open to accepting one if offered. He has previously served as a minister and has not renewed his CPI(M) membership due to personal grievances. Sudhakaran stated he is unaware of any discussions regarding his potential inclusion in the cabinet.
- ▪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 cyber attacks.
- ▪He stated he has not demanded a ministerial position and is unaware of any discussions about it.
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Former CPI(M) leader G Sudhakaran, elected as a UDF-backed independent in the Kerala Assembly polls, said that he would not seek a ministerial berth but would accept one if offered.Mr. 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 cyber attacks 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. I have not demanded anything,” he said.Mr.
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