Palakad: CPM District Secretary E.N. After the replacement of Suresh Babu, the factionalism within the party and the reasons for the electoral defeat are coming to light. It is estimated that the attitude and immaturity of the district secretary caused the party to face defeat in three constituencies namely Trithala, Kongad and Chittoor.

The serious failure of the district leadership in dealing with sectarianism and insurgency issues‌resets the assembly elections. Criticism that instead of solving the problems‌, the leadership behaved with impatience was also strongly raised in the group discussions of various area committees.

Election defeat and vote leakage

figures show that there is a shortfall of 67,000 votes in the district compared to the last election. The main reason for the defeat in Chittoor is the rebel problem in Kozanjampara. The decrease in votes in Nallepilli and Peruvembi was also a severe setback. Kongat organizational problems‌and local sectarianism in Trithala led to the defeat. Even if the Kongat BJP votes went to the Congress, the party's failure despite having the organizational strength to overcome it led to great criticism.

With the assessment that the district leadership and secretary have failed to solve all these problems, E.N. Action was taken against Suresh Babu. V as the new secretary. Chentamarakshan has taken charge.