In a significant political move, the CPI(M) has expelled MLA P.V. Anwar, following tensions between him and the party leadership. Anwar, who previously spared Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan from criticism, has now openly attacked the CM, claiming he is under the control of ADGP M.R. Ajitkumar and political secretary P. Sasi.

At a press conference in New Delhi, Pinarayi Vijayan rejected Anwar's accusations, asserting that they lacked substance. In response, Anwar held a press meeting in Nilambur, where he intensified his criticism, stating that Vijayan was influenced by both Ajitkumar and Sasi.

CPI(M) State Secretary M.V. Govindan publicly declared that the party had severed all ties with Anwar, accusing him of acting as a tool for opposition parties and spreading misinformation about the party and the LDF. Govindan emphasized that Anwar, who migrated from Congress to CPI(M), was never a true member of the communist movement and called on party supporters to protest against him. He stated that Anwar would soon be removed from the parliamentary party.

In response to Anwar's actions, CPI(M) cadres rallied in the streets of Malappuram, Kannur, Edavanna, and Nilambur, chanting slogans against him and issuing threats.

Pinarayi revealed his suspicions that Anwar was aligned with the UDF and hinted that he would disclose the reasons behind these suspicions later. Govindan labeled Anwar an enemy of the party, asserting that the game is now over for him.

Adding to the turmoil, K.T. Jaleel warned the party and the government that he would assert his independence on October 2, suggesting that there is some truth to Anwar’s claims. Vijayan is now hoping that Jaleel will not follow in Anwar’s footsteps.