Sasi’s accusations at the convention targeted alleged links between party figures and corruption, including governance cover-ups in spirit trade cases, and he claimed internal misconduct within the leadership.

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) in Palakkad expelled former MLA and ex-KTDC chairman P K Sasi from its primary membership after he allegedly disparaged the district leadership at a rebel convention held in Palakkad.

In response, Sasi’s allies emphasized that attendees were true CPI(M) comrades who refused to surrender their spirit, while opponents questioned the allegiance of dissidents and suggested external pressure shaped the stance.

CPM leadership stated the rebel convention would not derail the party’s organizational cohesion and reiterated support for the Palakkad district leadership and its voters.

Organizers expected the rebellion event to draw about 600 attendees, with several senior district CPM leaders anticipated to join, signaling possible shifts in local loyalties.

Dissatisfaction within the party has already led to defections, weakening CPM’s grip in Palakkad.

Internal divisions and anti-incumbency have weakened CPM in recent panchayat elections, underscored by the Kozhinjampara panchayat loss and broader party splits.

The article is dated March 5, 2026, with coverage at 04:03 pm IST.

CPM state secretary M V Govindan dismissed worries about departures, while rebels from several local areas—Kozhinjampara, Mannarkkad, Ottapalam, Sreekrishnapuram, and Nenmara—were involved in the convention.

The convention was organized by disaffected CPI(M) members seeking changes in local governance.

Sasi asserted that attendees were loyal CPI(M) comrades who resisted party circumstances in Palakkad, claiming dissidents were compelled rather than voluntary.

P K Sasi indicated he had not yet decided whether to attend the convention, keeping his attendance status in flux.