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Summary:

A public feud has erupted between Vellappally Natesan, the general secretary of the SNDP Yogam, and Binoy Viswam, the CPI State secretary, in Kerala, India. Natesan accused the CPI of taking money from him and criticized their stance on the PM SHRI scheme, alleging it showed disunity within the ruling LDF alliance. The conflict originated from the CPI’s disapproval of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s close relationship with Natesan. Viswam denied accepting illegal funds and criticized Natesan’s authority to judge the LDF. The CPI(M) attempted to moderate its stance on Natesan, while the opposition accused Vijayan of using Natesan to create communal divisions. A complaint was filed against Natesan for allegedly inciting communal hatred, and the Kerala Union of Working Journalists demanded an apology for his remarks.

News Article:

Kerala Political Storm: SNDP Leader and CPI State Secretary Engage in Public Spat

KOCHI/THIRUVANANTHAPURAM – January 2, 2026: A bitter dispute has exploded between Vellappally Natesan, general secretary of the Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana (SNDP) Yogam, and Binoy Viswam, State secretary of the Communist Party of India (CPI), sending ripples through Kerala’s political landscape.

The clash intensified on Friday after Natesan accused the CPI of accepting money from him in the past. He further criticized the party’s opposition to the PM SHRI scheme, claiming it undermined the unity of the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government. Natesan’s outburst is seen as a response to CPI criticism of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s close ties to the SNDP leader, which they believe negatively impacted the LDF’s performance in recent local elections.

Viswam refuted Natesan’s claims, denying the acceptance of any illegal funds. He also questioned Natesan’s position to evaluate the LDF’s actions. “Nobody has entrusted Vellappally with giving grades to the parties in the LDF or judging who’s right or wrong,” Viswam stated.

While CPI(M) State secretary M.V. Govindan attempted to downplay the situation, Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan accused Chief Minister Vijayan of using Natesan to create communal divisions within the state, drawing parallels to the Sangh Parivar’s tactics.

The controversy has escalated further with Youth Congress Kozhikode district vice-president K. Sunand filing a formal complaint with the State Police Chief, accusing Natesan of inciting communal hatred by portraying religious minorities as extremists. Additionally, the Kerala Union of Working Journalists has called for Natesan to apologize for his “communally charged remarks.” The organization has urged leaders close to him and the SNDP Yogam to intervene and correct his “feudal and fascist” behavior.

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