CPI's Candidate Conundrum: Dalit MLA Mukundan Sparks Election Drama

The Communist Party of India (CPI) is grappling with internal challenges as the party's candidate selection process encounters turbulence. Sitting Dalit MLA C C Mukundan from Nattika declared he would run independently after being denied a party ticket for the approaching Assembly elections.

Mukundan, known for his clean image in the constituency, attributes the decision to intra-party infighting and financial reasons. He questioned the party's choice to field former MLA Geetha Gopi, whom he accused of facing several allegations, suggesting that financial considerations played a role in her selection.

Despite Mukundan's allegations and decision, Gopi remains committed to the party's directive. The CPI has yet to respond officially to Mukundan's claims, but the unfolding situation has sparked political intrigue, impacting the dynamics in the reserved constituency of Nattika in Thrissur district.