CPI(M) dumps Palakkad district secretary after election setback
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has removed its Palakkad district secretary during an interim organisational review, a rare move after the party’s poor showing in the recent Assembly and local‑body elections. Palakkad, a traditional CPI(M) stronghold, lost seats, prompting leadership changes. Party officials said the shift aims to revitalize grassroots work and restore voter confidence ahead of future polls.