The CPI(M) in Kerala defended E P Jayarajan s meeting with Prakash Javadekar, stating that it s common for leaders to meet counterparts from other parties. However, they directed Jayarajan to end his relationship with individuals like T G Nandakumar, who allegedly facilitated the meeting. The party accused some of spreading lies and stated their support for Jayarajan in taking legal action. The controversy arose after BJP s Shobha Surendran claimed Jayarajan expressed interest in joining BJP, which he denied, calling her claims baseless. Jayarajan downplayed the meeting, saying it wasn t political and hence didn t inform his party.
The controversy has embarrassed the CPI(M), which has targeted the Congress throughout the campaign over “soft Hindutva” and exodus of its leaders to the BJP.
All this comes at a time when Kerala remains the last bastion of the CPI(M), and the party got a jolt in Tripura poll results where it has finished third.At t
All this comes at a time when Kerala remains the last bastion of the CPI(M), and the party got a jolt in Tripura poll results where it has finished third.At t