Archive · 24 Jul 2026
CPI(M) Leader to Sue Over Fake Pension Allegation
A senior CPI(M) leader named P K Sreemathi is upset because some online news portals said she was getting a pension meant for the family of a former legislator named P R Krishnan.
This is not true, and it has caused her a lot of trouble.
She has complained to many important people and is going to sue the people who spread this false information.
She says an apology is not enough, and she wants to make sure no one else goes through this.
Many leaders from different political parties have supported her.
CPI(M) leader P K Sreemathi accused of falsely receiving a family pension in the name of former legislator P R Krishnan.
Allegations caused personal distress and tarnished her reputation.
Sreemathi lodged complaints with Chief Minister, Home Minister, State Police Chief, and Kerala Women’s Commission.
She plans to file a defamation suit and says an apology is not sufficient.
Leaders across political parties, including the BJP, have extended their support.
- Who
- P K Sreemathi, a senior CPI(M) leader and former minister
- What
- False allegations of drawing a family pension in the name of former legislator P R Krishnan
- When
- July 24, 2023
- Where
- Kannur, Kerala
- Why
- To clear her name and prevent similar incidents in the future
CPI(M) Leader's Perspective
Media and Allegation Sources
Severity of the Issue
CPI(M) Leader's Perspective
The allegations caused immense personal distress and tarnished her reputation, requiring legal action beyond an apology.
Media and Allegation Sources
The allegations were based on purported RTI documents, which may have been misinterpreted or falsified.
Response to Apology
CPI(M) Leader's Perspective
An apology is not sufficient; legal action is necessary to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Media and Allegation Sources
An apology was offered, indicating a willingness to rectify the mistake.
- Name of the CPI(M) Leader
- P K Sreemathi
- Allegation
- Drawing a family pension in the name of former legislator P R Krishnan
- Date of Allegation
- July 24, 2023
- Location
- Kannur, Kerala
- Complaints Lodged
- Chief Minister V D Satheesan, Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala, State Police Chief, Kerala Women’s Commission
- Support from Leaders
- Assembly Speaker Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan, Congress leader Palode Ravi, BJP leaders
- CPI(M) State Secretary
- MV Govindan
- Leader of Opposition in Kerala Assembly
- Pinarayi Vijayan