I will not quit on my own: Pinarayi

CPI (M) state secretary Pinarayi Vijayan said that he would continue in the post until the party says otherwise.

CPI (M) state secretary Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday said that he would continue in the post until the party says otherwise. “I will not quit on my own will. The post of the secretary was a responsibility entrusted to me by the party. Though some persons are eager to remove me from the party,their intention will not be fulfilled,” said Vijayan,without naming his rival V S Achuthanandan,who is determined to unseat the ‘Lavalin-tainted’ secretary.

He said the Lavalin case has not impaired the image of the party. The CPI(M) has resorted to a stand on the issue after discussions. The Supreme Court’s observation on the CBI in Mulayam Singh case attests the party’s stand on the investigating agency,he added.

He was addressing the media at Pattambi in Palakkad during the Kerala yatra. The politburo will meet on February 14 and 15 to discuss the Lavalin issue.

Shaju Philip

Shaju Philip is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Indian Express, where he leads the publication's coverage from Kerala. With over 25 years of experience in mainstream journalism, he is one of the most authoritative voices on the socio-political, religious, and developmental landscape of South India. Expertise, Experience, and Authority Decades of Regional Specialization: Shaju has spent more than two decades documenting the "Kerala Model" of development, its complex communal dynamics, and its high-stakes political environment. Key Coverage Beats: His extensive reporting portfolio includes: Political & Governance Analysis: In-depth tracking of the LDF and UDF coalitions, the growth of the BJP in the state, and the intricate workings of the Kerala administration. Crime & Investigative Journalism: Noted for his coverage of high-profile cases such as the gold smuggling probe, political killings, and the state’s counter-terrorism efforts regarding radicalization modules. Crisis Management: He has led ground-level reporting during major regional crises, including the devastating 2018 floods, the Nipah virus outbreaks, and the Covid-19 pandemic response. ... Read More

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