Keralam CPI(M) suspends Elappulla local secretary

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)) has suspended its Elappulla East-1 local committee secretary Satheesh Kumar for six months following allegations of an extramarital affair with another woman.

The woman’s husband applied to the family court for a divorce, saying that the relationship had lasted for several years.

According to the complaint, the husband also alleged that Mr. Kumar threatened to kill him and their son with poison.

The party leadership had earlier warned Mr. Kumar against continuing the relationship. However, he allegedly ignored the warning and continued to visit the woman, including at her house in Thrissur district. The party subsequently decided to suspend him for six months.

Suresh Kumar, an employee of Elappulla Service Cooperative Bank, has been given the charge of local committee secretary in his place.

In the midst of controversy

The latest action comes at a time when the CPI(M) in Palakkad is facing a major row over allegations against former district secretary EN Suresh Babu.

A woman filed a complaint against him for sexual abuse by the party leadership and allegedly submitted digital evidence.

The party last month removed Mr. Baba as district secretary and appointed V. Chenthamarakshan as his successor. The party’s internal complaints committee is currently investigating the woman’s complaint and its report is expected to guide the way forward.

Published – 13 Nov 2026 19:02 IST