Mon Nov 03 08:35:59 UTC 2025: Summary:

A resolution passed at a regional conference of the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) in Kunnothparamba, Kannur, Kerala, has caused controversy by referring to Sherin, who died in a bomb-making incident in Panur in April 2024, as a “martyr.” This contradicts previous denials by the Communist Party of India Marxist (CPI(M)) that Sherin was a party worker. The CPI(M) leadership is currently declining to comment. Further fueling the controversy is the appointment of Amal Babu, an accused in the same bomb blast case, as secretary of a CPI(M) branch, despite initial efforts to distance the party from the incident.

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DYFI Resolution Sparks Outrage After Bomb-Maker Declared ‘Martyr’

Kannur, Kerala – November 3, 2025 – A resolution passed at the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) regional conference in Kunnothparamba has ignited a political firestorm in Kannur, Kerala. The resolution referred to Sherin, who died in an explosion while allegedly making a crude bomb in Panur on April 5, 2024, as a “martyr.”

This designation has drawn sharp criticism, particularly given the previous denials by the Communist Party of India Marxist (CPI(M)) regarding any affiliation with Sherin or his activities. Following Sherin’s death, party leaders at both the district and state levels asserted he was not a CPI(M) worker. However, local CPI(M) leaders visited Sherin’s house after the explosion, and now his inclusion in the DYFI’s list of “martyrs” is raising serious questions about the party’s knowledge and involvement.

The incident occurred at Mooliyathodu, Panur, and resulted in another youth losing a hand. Initial reports suggested approximately 15 DYFI activists, including Sherin, were involved in the bomb-making.

The CPI(M) leadership has so far refused to comment on the resolution.

Adding fuel to the controversy, Amal Babu, an accused individual in the Panur Muliyathod blast case, was appointed as secretary of the CPI(M) Meethale Kunnothparamba branch a year after the incident. The branch had initially been dissolved in an attempt to distance the party from the blast, further highlighting the apparent contradiction in the CPI(M)’s stance.

The situation is developing, and the political fallout is expected to continue in the coming days.

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