Kerala veteran CPI(M) leader G. Sudhakaran to contest as Independent candidate from Ambalappuzha in Assembly polls
G. Sudhakaran, a veteran Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader, announced his intention to contest as an Independent candidate in the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections from Ambalapuzha constituency. He stated that he will not speak ill of the party or join any other political group but will continue to voice its ideals. Sudhakaran cited online attacks and perceived disrespect from party leadership as reasons for his decision, asserting that he remains committed to communist principles despite his departure from the party. He refuted claims of talks with opposition leaders and insisted that he has no plans to join any other front.
13 MAR 2026
— The Hindu
The CPI(M) expelled G. Sudhakaran, a veteran party member, after he announced his independent candidacy in the Ambalapuzha constituency.
14 MAR 2026
— The Hindu
Kerala's Leader of the Opposition, V.D. Satheesan, confirmed that the Congress high command will determine whether MPs contest the upcoming Assembly election.
— The Hindu
The CPI(M) is demanding proportionate representation in the upcoming elections based on its strength, after the DMK alliance reportedly allocated more seats to other parties.
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