CPI(M) Leaders Defect; Chief Minister Condemns

17 UPDATES · 17 DAYS · 19 MAR 2026 — 4 APR 2026

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Latest · 4 Apr 2026

Following allegations of fake Aadhaar card fabrication and bogus voting, the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) formally requested an investigation by the State Election Commission.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the shifting of allegiances by several former legislators in Kerala to rival political parties and their subsequent candidacies in the 2026 Kerala Assembly Elections, including reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to these specific actions. It excludes other political activities, declarations, or events involving these individuals and parties unless they are direct consequences or developments of the described shifts in allegiance and candidacies.

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19Mar

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: The Left grapples with shifting loyalties

20Mar

The Hindu

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan condemned the defections of three CPI(M) leaders, accusing them of betraying the party and prioritizing personal ambitions.

23Mar

The Hindu

The CPI(M) criticized Ramesh Pisharody's stance on the Gaza protests, with Thomas Isaac and E.N. Suresh Babu questioning his political judgment and sensitivity.

The Hindu

Kerala's CPI(M) and Congress leaders accuse each other of undermining the LDF-UDF duopoly by supporting the BJP through independent candidates and puppet candidates.

25Mar

The Hindu

The CPI(M) expelled K.P. Ramani, a district-level leader, for attending an UDF convention in Taliparamba, citing a violation of discipline.

26Mar

The Hindu

Opposition leader V.D. Satheesan accused Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of being an RSS agent, citing historical ties and past political alliances.

The Hindu

Former CPI(M) leader R. Krishnakumar joined the IUML, citing the party's focus on unity and sincere politics.

The Hindu

K.C. Venugopal, general secretary of the All India Congress Committee, responded to allegations of CPI(M) involvement in the memorial's arson, emphasizing the party's opposition to alliances like the Trinamool Congress.

The Hindu

Sachin Pilot accuses the CPI(M) and Pinarayi Vijayan of making false accusations against Rahul Gandhi to appease the BJP.

27Mar

The Hindu

The CPI(M) accuses the Congress of aiding the BJP's past wins in Thrissur and Nemom by enabling the BJP's victories.

28Mar

The Hindu

Two officials from the Kerala Chief Electoral Officer's office were relieved of their election duties following an inquiry into the distribution of a BJP seal-bearing letter.

29Mar

The Hindu

Venugopal refuted bribery allegations, claiming they were fabricated and initiated legal action, while denying an electoral deal with the BJP.

30Mar

The Hindu

The CPI, under Binoy Viswam, maintains a stance of secularism and development, rejecting SDPI votes and allegations of a CPI(M)-BJP deal.

3Apr

The Hindu

The CPI(M) Kannur district leadership has issued a legal notice in response to allegations of fake Aadhaar cards being produced at their Payyanur area committee office.

The Hindu

Veteran CPI(M) leader M.M. Mani predicts an LDF victory in the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections.

The Hindu

The All India Congress Committee (ECI) filed a petition against Kairali, alleging the channel disseminated fabricated images to defame AICC general secretary K.C. Venugopal.

4Apr

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

Following allegations of fake Aadhaar card fabrication and bogus voting, the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) formally requested an investigation by the State Election Commission.

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