Former Devikulam MLA S. Rajendran, who recently joined the BJP after snapping his four-decade-long association with the CPM, on Sunday alleged that several CPM leaders in Munnar had amassed wealth through multiple means.
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Former Devikulam MLA S. Rajendran, who recently joined the BJP after snapping his four-decade-long association with the CPM, on Sunday alleged that several CPM leaders in Munnar had amassed wealth through multiple means.
Speaking at a reception meeting organised by the BJP in Munnar for leaders, including Rajendran, who had switched over to the party, the former MLA demanded that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) probe the assets of CPM leaders in the region.
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He alleged that CPM leaders in Munnar were travelling in luxury cars using money belonging to plantation workers.
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“I have not achieved anything in my 40 years of public life. The ED should examine the assets of CPM leaders in Munnar. I am ready for a social audit. My decision to join the BJP is not for personal benefit,” he said.
Rajendran stated that his shift to the BJP was driven by the development needs of Idukki district and the welfare of plantation workers, rather than any personal gain. This was his first major party event since he officially accepted BJP membership on January 18.
He further alleged that he was prevented from functioning effectively during his five-year term as an MLA, claiming that CPM leaders blocked initiatives that could have benefited the people.
Ahead of the reception, Rajendran inaugurated a new branch of a BJP-controlled cooperative society in Munnar aimed at supporting plantation workers.
The reception was inaugurated by BJP Kerala president Rajeev Chandrasekhar, who arrived at the venue in an open jeep to a rousing welcome from party workers. In his inaugural address, Chandrasekhar urged the people to ensure the victory of the NDA candidate in the upcoming Assembly elections to realise the vision of a “developed Munnar.”
Earlier, BJP workers took out a rally from Chattamunnar to the Munnar Panchayat ground, highlighting support for the new political alignment in the region. The reception marks the BJP’s efforts to challenge the CPM’s stronghold in Idukki district.
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