E.N. Suresh Babu removed as CPI(M) Palakkad secretary after woman lawyer’s complaint; party may consider expulsion

E.N. Suresh Babu (file) | Photo Credit: KK MUSTAFAH

The CPI(M) State leadership in Keralam has intervened directly following a woman lawyer’s complaint alleging misbehaviour by E.N. Suresh Babu, resulting in his removal as Palakkad district secretary. The party may now consider further disciplinary action, including his expulsion from primary membership.

The complaint, submitted to the CPI(M) State leadership by a woman from Ottappalam who is associated with the party lawyers’ organisation, is understood to have included evidence. The alleged incident took place at the CPI(M) district committee office in Palakkad, where the woman had been called, according to party sources.

The seriousness of the complaint prompted intervention by the top leadership. Polit Bureau member and Opposition Leader Pinarayi Vijayan reportedly summoned Mr. Babu and had the complaint read out to him. He was asked to step down as district secretary.