CPI(M) Palakkad District Secretary Change

5 UPDATES · 5 DAYS · 3 OCT 2026 — 7 OCT 2026

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Latest · 7 Oct 2026

The State Police Chief forwarded a complaint filed by KPCC secretary John Daniel to the Palakkad police to investigate sexual harassment allegations against former CPI(M) district secretary E.N. Suresh Babu.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the CPI(M) district conference in Palakkad where an organizational report attributed electoral defeats to factionalism and alleged illegal land deals, including its reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments. It excludes other actions by the CPI(M), the Palakkad district committee, or the individuals mentioned unless they are direct developments of this specific conference and report.

The full story, from the beginning

3Oct

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

CPI(M) District Secretary E.N. Suresh Babu attributed electoral defeats in Thrithala and Kongad to factionalism and minority vote consolidation in an organizational report.

4Oct

The Hindu

The CPI(M) removed E.N. Suresh Babu as Palakkad district secretary and appointed V. Chenthamarakshan following election losses to the UDF in April.

The Hindu

The CPI(M) appointed veteran leader V. Chenthamarakshan as the Palakkad district secretary, replacing E.N. Suresh Babu during an organizational reshuffle on October 4, 2026.

5Oct

The Hindu

CPI(M) state leadership removed E.N. Suresh Babu as Palakkad district secretary following a woman lawyer’s complaint alleging misbehaviour and appointed V. Chenthamarakshan as his successor.

7Oct

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

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