Pinarayi alleges Kunhikrishnan colluded with rivals to defeat CPI(M) in Payyanur
Pinarayi Vijayan accuses former member Kunhikrishnan of aligning with CPI(M) opponents to cause the party's Payyanur assembly defeat.
Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan has accused former party member Kunhikrishnan of joining hands with the CPI(M)'s political rivals to ensure the party's defeat in the Payyanur constituency during the recent Assembly election.
Speaking on the matter, Vijayan said the party's loss in the seat could not be attributed solely to factors within Keralam. He pointed out that the CPI(M) and the Left Democratic Front (LDF) have historically enjoyed strong electoral support in the constituency, making the result particularly significant.
The allegation suggests that internal dissent, combined with external opposition, played a decisive role in overturning what was considered a safe seat for the Left front. Vijayan's remarks indicate that the party leadership views the defeat as a coordinated effort rather than a routine electoral setback.
The statement adds to ongoing discussions within the CPI(M) about the factors behind its performance in the state elections, with the leadership now focusing on the role of former members in undermining the party's prospects.