G. Sudhakaran's revelations reflect CPI (M)‘s decline, says V.D. Satheesan
The revelation made by senior Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI (M)] leader G. Sudhakaran regarding the tampering of postal votes shows the degeneration of the left party, Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan has said.
In a statement issued on Thursday, Mr. Satheesan said that Mr. Sudhakaran deserved appreciation for showing the courage to expose the undemocratic and illegal actions of the CPI(M). The Election Commission's decision to investigate the disclosure was also commendable, he said.
The Leader of the Opposition said that Mr. Sudhakaran's statements revealed that the CPI(M) had not only attacked and murdered political opponents but also subverted democracy. 'In past elections, including in Kannur, the CPI(M) had widely captured booths and engaged in bogus voting. These actions were repeatedly pointed out by the Congress and the United Democratic Front. Sudhakaran has now openly admitted them,' Mr. Satheesan said.
He said that Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan had risen above the CPI(M) general secretary. 'The CPI (M) is using power solely for corruption. Its wrongdoings are yet to be fully exposed. Good communists like Sudhakaran will speak out against such acts,' Mr. Satheesan added.
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