P.K. Sasi to quit CPI(M), to contest in Ottapalam as Independent
P.K. Sasi, a former CPI(M) MLA, is set to leave the party and contest the Ottapalam Assembly seat as an independent candidate backed by the United Democratic Front (UDF). Sasi's decision follows his unsuccessful attempt to meet Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan who declined to meet him. The event at Parvathy Kalyana Mandapam, Chandranagar, is expected to attract a significant number of party rebels and could impact the CPI(M)'s electoral prospects in the district.
7 MAR 2026
— The Hindu
CPI(M) leaders in Palakkad, Kerala, are considering Sasi's return to the party contingent on him rectifying his actions.
11 MAR 2026
— 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.
— 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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