Kerala's Political Firestorm: Jayarajan's Unfinished Autobiography Sparks Controversy

In Kerala, a political storm has erupted over alleged excerpts from veteran CPI(M) leader E P Jayarajan's unreleased autobiography. While media reports critical remarks about the LDF government, Jayarajan denies authoring such content, calling it a conspiracy. The controversy arises amid by-polls, exposing party infighting.

A political tempest has engulfed Kerala amidst the ongoing by-polls for Wayanad Lok Sabha and Chelakkara Assembly constituencies. Alleged excerpts from CPI(M) leader E P Jayarajan's yet-to-be-published autobiography have sparked a heated controversy.

Broadcast by local media, these purported excerpts contain critical remarks on the LDF government and the Marxist party, claims that Jayarajan vehemently denies. The BJP and Congress have capitalized on this, highlighting it as evidence of internal strife within the Marxist party, while the CPI (M) leadership responds with guarded statements.

The book, titled ''Kattan Chayayum Parippuvadayum: The Life of a Communist,'' is reportedly being published by a well-known publisher, who has faced issues delaying its release. Jayarajan accuses the media of orchestrating a smear campaign, promising legal action over what he calls unfounded claims.

(With inputs from agencies.)