CPI(M) veteran S. Rajendran likely to join BJP
S. Rajendran, a three-time CPI(M) MLA from Devikulam, is expected to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after discussions with state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar. He cited concerns about plantation worker welfare and the need for improved living conditions in Munnar as reasons for his decision. Rajendran also highlighted the urgent need for housing for SC/ST colonies and emphasized that addressing these issues requires collaboration between the Central government and the BJP.
16 JAN 2026
— The Hindu
The CPI(M) committed to mobilizing a pan-India resistance against the BJP-led government's "anti-people" policies.
18 JAN 2026
— The Hindu
Former CPI(M) MLA S. Rajendran joined the BJP on January 18, 2026, citing the need for new political intervention to address plantation sector issues.
19 JAN 2026
— The Hindu
The BJP is attempting to gain ground in Devikulam by welcoming former CPI(M) MLA S. Rajendran into its ranks.
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