E.N. Suresh Babu removed as CPI(M) Palakkad secretary after woman lawyer’s complaint; party may consider expulsion
E.N. Suresh Babu has been removed as the CPI(M) Palakkad district secretary following a woman lawyer's complaint of misconduct. The party is currently considering further disciplinary actions, including potential expulsion, while framing the removal as part of a broader organizational review.
Why it matters
This incident highlights internal accountability challenges within major political parties and the impact of misconduct allegations on leadership stability.
The CPI(M) State leadership in Keralam has intervened directly following a woman lawyer’s complaint alleging misbehaviour by E.N. Suresh Babu, resulting in his removal as Palakkad district secretary . The party may now consider further disciplinary action, including his expulsion from primary membership.
The complaint, submitted to the CPI(M) State leadership by a woman from Ottappalam who is associated with the party lawyers’ organisation, is understood to have included evidence. The alleged incident took place at the CPI(M) district committee office in Palakkad, where the woman had been called, according to party sources.
The seriousness of the complaint prompted intervention by the top leadership. Polit Bureau member and Opposition Leader Pinarayi Vijayan reportedly summoned Mr. Babu and had the complaint read out to him. He was asked to step down as district secretary.
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