Ambalappuzha legislator G. Sudhakaran on Sunday alleged the existence of a Congress-CPI(M) nexus in Alappuzha in the presence of Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala.

Addressing the inaugural function of the Kerala Khadi Board’s Onam fair in Alappuzha, Mr. Sudhakaran alleged that a section of the Congress, in collusion with certain CPI(M) leaders in the district, had forged an unholy alliance that was fostering corruption. He urged the Home Minister to ensure that the arrangement was brought to an end.

“A section of the Congress and CPI(M) criminals are running a joint business in Alappuzha and this should be stopped. If anyone wants proof, I can provide it. This is not politics but an unprincipled alliance driven by opportunism. It is paving the way for large-scale corruption,” Mr. Sudhakaran said.

The veteran legislator also accused the Kerala Police of a serious intelligence lapse, alleging that the force had failed to alert him in advance about a protest staged against him by the CPI(M) during a civic reception organised by the Alappuzha municipality the other day.

“I attended the function on receiving an invitation. But when I reached the venue, there was no one there. I waited for quite some time but could not find anyone. Later, when I left for another programme, a group of people was waiting with placards to protest against me. The police, the Municipal Chairperson and Congress workers were all aware that a protest was likely. Yet, no one thought it fit to inform me in advance. I am raising this issue so that the Home Minister is aware of it,” said Mr. Sudhakaran, who represents the Ambalapuzha Assembly constituency as an Independent backed by the United Democratic Front (UDF),

Responding to the allegations, Mr. Chennithala said he had no information about the charges levelled by Mr. Sudhakaran and described them as local issues.

At the same time, the Home Minister urged the CPI(M) to desist from greeting Mr. Sudhakaran with black flags and subjecting him to public humiliation wherever he went. He said the party should show greater tolerance towards Mr. Sudhakaran, who has been elected by the people.

Published - July 26, 2026 07:24 pm IST