‘No place for personal enmity in politics’, says G. Sudhakaran on swearing in former Kerala CM Pinarayi as MLA
G. Sudhakaran, recently sworn in as Pro Tem Speaker, emphasized the importance of setting aside personal grudges in politics, particularly regarding his relationship with former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. He stated that there is no difference between Vijayan and other MLAs, highlighting his long tenure in the CPI(M) before becoming an Independent candidate. Sudhakaran also commented on the CPI(M)'s electoral defeat, acknowledging the responsibility of party leaders without calling for their resignations.
- ▪G. Sudhakaran was sworn in as Pro Tem Speaker on May 20, 2026.
- ▪He stated there is no place for personal enmity in politics, particularly regarding Pinarayi Vijayan.
- ▪Sudhakaran emphasized that Vijayan is just another MLA, despite his past as Chief Minister.
- ▪He mentioned his 63-year membership in the CPI(M) before choosing not to renew it.
- ▪Sudhakaran acknowledged the CPI(M)'s defeat in the Assembly polls and the responsibility of its leaders.
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G. Sudhakaran, who was sworn in as Pro Tem Speaker on Wednesday (May 20, 2026), said that he had no enmity with his erstwhile CPI(M) colleague and former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, as there was “no place for personal grudges in politics.”Mr. Sudhakaran, a former CPI(M) leader who won from the Ambalappuzha Assembly seat as an Independent candidate backed by the UDF, also said that he sees “no difference” between Mr. Vijayan and any other MLA to whom he would be administering the oath of office on Thursday.
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