In a scathing attack on the CPI-M leadership, senior politician Sathisan has exposed the party’s duplicitous treatment of veteran leader KM Mani. From public insults and character assassination to sudden elevation to positions of respect, Sathisan detailed how the Left front shamelessly reversed its stance on the controversial Kerala politician.
The controversy erupted years ago when CPI-M unleashed a barrage of allegations against Mani, the long-time head of Kerala Congress (M). Accusations of corruption and moral lapses dominated headlines, with party mouthpieces demanding his political exit. Mani endured relentless vilification, his decades-long contributions to Kerala’s coalition politics seemingly erased overnight.
Fast forward to recent developments, and the narrative has flipped dramatically. CPI-M now courts Mani’s support, offering olive branches and public praise. Sathisan highlighted this U-turn during a fiery speech, questioning the party’s integrity. ‘They dragged his name through the mud, and now they bow before him,’ he thundered, drawing applause from supporters weary of political flip-flops.
This episode underscores deeper fissures within Kerala’s fractious political landscape. As assembly elections loom, alliances shift like sand dunes. Mani’s Kerala Congress holds sway in central Kerala seats, making his favor indispensable. Sathisan’s critique resonates beyond party lines, tapping into public frustration with opportunistic politics.
Political analysts see this as classic Kerala-style bargaining. CPI-M’s pragmatism, critics argue, trumps ideology every time. Sathisan vowed to keep exposing such hypocrisies, positioning himself as a voice for principled governance. Whether this dents CPI-M’s armor remains to be seen, but the damage to its credibility is already evident.
As Kerala braces for electoral battles, Mani’s journey from pariah to partner serves as a stark reminder: in politics, yesterday’s enemy is tomorrow’s ally. Sathisan’s bold stand could galvanize opposition forces, setting the stage for a contentious campaign ahead.