G. Sudhakaran calls M.V. Govindan ‘the real class traitor’, says he should quit as CPI(M) Kerala secretary
Independent MLA G. Sudhakaran has publicly criticized CPI(M) Kerala State secretary M.V. Govindan, labeling him a 'class traitor' and calling for his resignation following party election defeats. Sudhakaran also clarified his independent political stance and denied rumors regarding his criticism of Pinarayi Vijayan.
Why it matters
This highlights internal political instability and factionalism within the CPI(M) in Kerala, impacting regional governance.
Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] dissident-turned-Independent MLA G. Sudhakaran on Monday (July 6, 2026) lashed out at CPI(M) Kerala State secretary M.V. Govindan, calling him “the real class traitor who presided over the party’s defeats in elections from the local body-level to the Parliament.”
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