CPM State Leadership Firmly Rejects G Sudhakaran's Candidacy for Assembly Elections
In a decisive move, the CPM state leadership has unequivocally ruled out the possibility of former minister and veteran leader G Sudhakaran contesting in the upcoming assembly elections. This decision was communicated during a crucial district secretariat meeting held in Alappuzha on Thursday, where party secretary M V Govindan played a pivotal role.
Guidelines Dictate Candidate Selection, No Room for Debate
According to reliable sources, party secretary M V Govindan, who actively participated in the secretariat meeting, informed the committee that the party has established clear guidelines for selecting candidates. He emphasized that there is no need for further discussion regarding individuals who have been set aside based on these stringent guidelines. This statement effectively shut down any speculation about Sudhakaran's potential candidacy, which had been hinted at by Alappuzha district secretary R Nazar, who earlier informed the district secretariat of Sudhakaran's interest in contesting.
Focus on Fielding All Sitting MLAs in Alappuzha District
Meanwhile, the meeting reached a significant consensus to field all the sitting MLAs from Alappuzha district in the forthcoming elections. The current sitting CPM MLAs from the district include:
- P P Chitharanjan (Alappuzha)
- Saji Cherian (Chengannur)
- H Salam (Ambalappuzha)
- M S Arunkumar (Mavelikkara)
This decision underscores the party's strategy to maintain continuity and leverage the incumbents' experience and local connect.
Discussions on Potential Candidacy of District Secretary R Nazar
The meeting also delved into suggestions regarding fielding district secretary R Nazar as a candidate. Some members proposed his candidacy in constituencies such as Kayamkulam or Aroor. However, this would necessitate adjustments if the state leadership adheres to the plan of fielding all sitting MLAs.
In such a scenario, either U Prathibha in Kayamkulam or Daleema in Aroor would have to make way for Nazar. This highlights the internal deliberations within the party as it balances loyalty to existing representatives with strategic considerations for new faces.
Final Decision Rests with State Leadership
Ultimately, it will be the state leadership that takes the final call on choosing the candidates. This authority ensures that the party's broader electoral strategy and guidelines are upheld, even as local preferences and suggestions are considered. The meeting's outcomes reflect a disciplined approach to candidate selection, prioritizing party protocols and the strength of sitting MLAs over individual aspirations.
