Akhil Marar severs ties with Twenty20, levels allegations against party chief Sabu M. Jacob
Actor-director Akhil Marar has cut ties with the Twenty20 political party, accusing party chief Sabu M. Jacob of mismanagement and unresponsiveness. Jacob has denied these claims, asserting that the party fully supported all candidates.
Why it matters
Reflects internal political dynamics and candidate grievances within regional political outfits in Kerala.
Actor-director Akhil Marar, who unsuccessfully contested as a Twenty20 candidate in the 2026 Assembly election in Kerala, has severed ties with the Kitex Group-backed political outfit, levelling serious allegations against party president Sabu M. Jacob.
Speaking to the media on the sidelines of a function in Thrikkakara on Tuesday, Mr. Marar said he was initially promised the Kottarakara seat, then Tripunithura, before being fielded in Thrikkakara, where the party had little chance. He alleged Mr. Jacob became “unresponsive” after the election. Mr. Marar claimed he sold his ₹20 lakh motorcycle for ₹10 lakh to fund his campaign, though the expenses were later reimbursed.
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