8 months ago
CPM Expels Member Over Martyrs’ Fund Allegations
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has decided to expel a member named V. Kunhikrishnan.
He was expelled because he made serious allegations against a party leader, Payyannur MLA T. I. Madhusoodanan.
Kunhikrishnan accused the leader of misusing funds meant for martyrs and other party activities.
The party says Kunhikrishnan broke party rules and tried to harm the party's reputation.
Kunhikrishnan claims he has proof of the misused funds, which amount to about ₹1.5 crore.
The party will officially announce his expulsion after a meeting on Monday.
Kunhikrishnan also said he was removed from his position after he raised these issues internally.
CPM decides to expel Kannur district committee member V. Kunhikrishnan over allegations against Payyannur MLA T. I. Madhusoodanan.
Allegations involve misappropriation of Dhanraj Martyrs’ Fund, party office construction fund, and Assembly election fund.
Kunhikrishnan claims to have concrete evidence of approximately ₹1.5 crore misappropriation.
Party leadership accuses Kunhikrishnan of breaching party discipline and defaming the party.
Decision to expel Kunhikrishnan was made at a district secretariat meeting on Sunday, with formal announcement expected on Monday.
- Who
- Communist Party of India (Marxist) and V. Kunhikrishnan
- What
- Expulsion of V. Kunhikrishnan over allegations of fund misappropriation
- Where
- Kannur district, Kerala
- When
- Decision made on Sunday, formal announcement on Monday
- Why
- Allegations of serious breach of party discipline and defamation
Key facts
- Party
- Communist Party of India (Marxist)
- Member Expelled
- V. Kunhikrishnan
- Allegations Against
- Payyannur MLA T. I. Madhusoodanan
- Alleged Fund Misappropriation
- ₹1.5 crore
- Meeting Date
- Sunday
- Formal Announcement
- Monday
- Alleged Fraud Types
- Dhanraj Martyrs’ Fund, Party Office Construction Fund, Assembly Election Fund
- Evidence Claimed
- Concrete evidence by Kunhikrishnan
Quotes
V. Kunhikrishnan
Expelled member of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) Kannur district committee
“The party was attempting to 'turn a sheep into a dog.'”
thestatesman.com
Sources
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