Expelled CPM Leader Makes Explosive Allegations in New Publication
In a significant development that has sent shockwaves through Kerala's political landscape, expelled Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader V Kunhikrishnan has released a controversial book containing serious allegations of financial impropriety within the party. The publication, which has already generated intense debate across political circles, focuses specifically on the alleged mishandling of funds collected for a tragic cause.
Martyr's Family Funds Allegedly Misused
The most explosive revelation in Kunhikrishnan's book concerns funds raised to support the family of C V Dhanarajan, a party worker who was brutally hacked to death in 2016. According to the expelled leader's detailed account, the financial resources collected through public donations and party initiatives for Dhanarajan's grieving family were systematically misappropriated instead of reaching their intended beneficiaries.
Dhanarajan's killing in Kannur district had sparked widespread outrage, with CPM leaders at the time blaming BJP-RSS workers for the violent incident. The tragedy prompted an outpouring of sympathy and substantial fundraising efforts aimed at providing financial security for the martyr's surviving family members.
Detailed Documentation of Financial Irregularities
Kunhikrishnan's publication reportedly provides:
- Specific timelines of fundraising activities conducted after Dhanarajan's death
- Documentation of collection amounts from various sources and regions
- Alleged discrepancies between collected funds and amounts actually disbursed
- Patterns suggesting systematic diversion of resources
The former CPM leader, who was expelled from the party following internal disagreements, has positioned his book as an exposé of what he describes as "institutionalized financial malpractice" within one of Kerala's most powerful political organizations.
Political Repercussions and Reactions
This revelation comes at a sensitive time for Kerala politics, where financial transparency and accountability have become increasingly important issues for voters. The allegations specifically targeting funds meant for a martyr's family add an emotional dimension to what would otherwise be a routine financial controversy.
Political observers note that Kunhikrishnan's decision to publish these allegations in book form represents a calculated move to ensure maximum impact and documentation of his claims. The publication is expected to trigger:
- Immediate defensive responses from CPM leadership
- Possible investigations by regulatory authorities
- Increased scrutiny of political party finances in Kerala
- Renewed debate about the 2016 killing and its aftermath
The timing of the book's release—just as political parties begin preparations for upcoming electoral battles—ensures these allegations will receive substantial attention from both media and the public.
Broader Implications for Political Funding
Beyond the immediate scandal, Kunhikrishnan's allegations raise fundamental questions about transparency in political fundraising, particularly for emotional causes that generate public sympathy. The case highlights potential vulnerabilities in how parties manage funds collected for specific purposes, especially when those purposes involve human tragedy and public goodwill.
As the controversy develops, all eyes will be on how CPM leadership responds to these serious allegations from a former insider, and whether the claims will trigger any formal investigations into the handling of funds meant for C V Dhanarajan's family.
