Fresh trouble for CPI(M)? PK Sasi quits as KTDC chairman citing 'personal reasons'

Ahead of the Kerala Assembly polls, the ruling CP(I)M is facing internal trouble after former MLA P K Sasi stepped down as chairman of the Kerala Tourism Development Corporation(KTDC), citing “personal reasons”.

Even as Sasi, a former MLA from Shornur in Palakkad, denied reports that he may leave the party and join the Congress, there are indications that he is likely to hold a meeting soon with dissident CPM local leaders and members in Palakkad.

Sasi had earlier faced suspension from the party in 2018 following a sexual harassment allegation by a woman member. He was denied a ticket in the 2021 Assembly elections and was also removed from his elected party posts.

Since then, he has reportedly had differences with the party leadership. He also skipped a recent Left Front yatra led by party state secretary M V Govindan, citing health issues.