Keralam CPI(M) awaits ICC report on complaint against former Palakkad secretary

PALAKKAD The Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] has stepped up its internal inquiry into a sexual misconduct complaint against former Palakkad district secretary E.N. Suresh Babu. The party’s internal complaints committee (ICC) is investigating the complaint. It has reportedly completed key procedures, including recording the statement of the woman who filed the complaint. The complainant is a lawyer and a party leader.

She is understood to have submitted digital evidence in support of her allegations against Mr. Babu. Disciplinary action The ICC will submit its inquiry report and recommendations to the CPI(M) State committee after completing the investigation. The State leadership will decide on further action against Mr. Babu based on the findings.

The possibility of disciplinary action, including removal from primary membership, is also being discussed within the party. As per the party’s rules, a complaint against a leader of an organisational unit must be investigated by the ICC of the next higher committee. Since Mr.