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Former Devikulam MLA S. Rajendran’s determination to articulation the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) volition not impact the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] successful Idukki, enactment seasoned and MLA M.M. Mani has said.
Speaking to the media astatine Panikkankudy present connected Sunday, Mr. Mani said Mr. Rajendran had nary ties with the CPI(M) and was not adjacent a follower of the party. “The CPI(M) had earlier taken disciplinary enactment against him,” said Mr. Mani.
Mr. Mani insisted the determination would person nary interaction connected the party’s show successful the Assembly predetermination successful Devikulam oregon successful Idukki district. “Even if I resign, the enactment volition not beryllium affected. The CPI(M) follows a chiseled ideology that is not impacted by individuals leaving it,” helium added.
Mr. Mani besides criticised Mr. Rajendran’s allegations that the enactment had ‘tortured’ him implicit the years, starring to his exit. “Yes, the CPI(M) tortured him by making him Devikulam MLA thrice and besides the territory panchayat president,” Mr. Mani said. “He volition person a ample pension and erstwhile helium dies, his woman volition besides get a pension,” helium added sarcastically.
Party panel’s findings
A CPI(M) enquiry committee had earlier recovered that Mr. Rajendran had not campaigned for enactment campaigner A. Raja successful the 2021 elections and allegedly attempted to divert votes. Consequently, the enactment enactment suspended him for 1 twelvemonth successful February 2022. Since then, Mr. Rajendran has consistently distanced himself from the party.
In the past Lok Sabha election, the CPI(M) State enactment had attempted to bring Mr. Rajendran backmost into the fold, but the effort was unsuccessful.
