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Headline: Veteran CPI(M) Leader G. Sudhakaran Participates in Punnapra-Vayalar Uprising Commemoration Amidst Internal Party Tensions

Alappuzha, October 27, 2025: Former Minister and veteran CPI(M) leader G. Sudhakaran participated in the commemoration of the 79th anniversary of the Punnapra-Vayalar uprising on Monday, despite recent public disagreements with other party members.

Mr. Sudhakaran handed over a torch at Valiya Chudukkad, near Alappuzha, which will be carried to Vayalar as part of the commemoration. This appearance comes after Mr. Sudhakaran made headlines earlier this month with comments perceived as critical of Fisheries Minister Saji Cherian, which he described as the minister making “un-Marxian” statements.

While he maintained that he remains a member of the CPI(M) and that there were no issues with the party, his public comments fueled speculation about internal tensions within the party.

In a sign of potential reconciliation, Mr. Sudhakaran was reportedly invited to a government function – the inauguration of the Naluchira bridge – after several years. However, he did not attend.

The Punnapra-Vayalar uprising, a historic event in Kerala’s communist movement, is commemorated annually. Mr. Sudhakaran’s participation in this year’s event highlights his continued influence within the CPI(M), even amidst apparent disagreements with certain party leaders.

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