The Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] is advancing its internal investigation into a sexual misconduct complaint filed against E.N. Suresh Babu, the former Palakkad district secretary.
The party’s Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) is overseeing the inquiry and has reportedly completed crucial steps, such as recording the statement of the complainant, who is identified as a lawyer and a party leader. Digital evidence is understood to have been submitted to support the allegations.
Following the completion of the investigation, the ICC will present its findings and recommendations to the CPI(M) State committee. The State leadership will then determine any disciplinary actions against Mr. Babu, with possibilities including removal from primary membership being considered within the party.
The complaint had previously led to Mr. Babu’s removal from the district secretary position, although the party had officially attributed this to an organizational review and personal reasons, denying a connection to the complaint at the time. The ongoing ICC inquiry has brought renewed attention to the circumstances of his departure from the post.
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Source: thehindu.com
