CPI(M) Expels P.K. Sasi for Dissident Activities

6 UPDATES · 8 DAYS · 4 MAR 2026 — 11 MAR 2026

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Latest · 11 Mar 2026

CPI(M) leaders condemned P.K. Sasi's actions, accusing him of betraying the party and profiting from it.

What this timeline covers

This event covers P.K. Sasi's decision to quit the CPI(M) and contest the Ottapalam Assembly seat as an independent candidate, including reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to this specific occurrence. It excludes other actions by P.K. Sasi, the CPI(M), or the United Democratic Front (UDF) unless they are direct developments of Sasi's decision to leave the CPI(M) and contest as an independent candidate.

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4Mar

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

P.K. Sasi to quit CPI(M), to contest in Ottapalam as Independent

5Mar

The Hindu

The CPI(M) expelled P.K. Sasi from the party following his participation in a dissident meeting and subsequent criticism of the party leadership.

6Mar

The Hindu

The CPI(M) Palakkad district secretary is considering legal action against P.K. Sasi after Sasi accused him of involvement in spirit smuggling.

7Mar

The Hindu

CPI(M) leaders in Palakkad, Kerala, are considering Sasi's return to the party contingent on him rectifying his actions.

11Mar

The Hindu

The CPI(M) reprimanded two leaders, N.K. Narayanan and K.C. Riyasudheen, for sexist remarks following the expulsion of P.K. Sasi.

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

CPI(M) leaders condemned P.K. Sasi's actions, accusing him of betraying the party and profiting from it.

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