K.T. Jaleel, wife join CPI(M), calls it ‘stand against communal forces’
K.T. Jaleel, a former Kerala Minister, has joined the CPI(M) along with his wife, marking a stand against communal forces. He expressed gratitude to the party for his past political roles and warned against the weakening of the Left front, citing the decline of the Communist party in West Bengal. Jaleel emphasized the importance of maintaining secularism and integrity within the party and criticized those spreading communal hatred.
- ▪K.T. Jaleel has formally joined the CPI(M) with his wife, Fathimakutty.
- ▪He warned that weakening the Left front could harm weaker sections and minorities.
- ▪Jaleel criticized those who misuse religion for personal gain and called for a united front against global capitalism.
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K.T. Jaleel, former Kerala Minister for Local Administration and Higher Education, has formally joined the CPI(M) along with his wife Fathimakutty, who retired from teaching last week.After his defeat in Thavanur in the recent Assembly elections, Dr. Jaleel had faced cyberattacks, especially from IUML supporters. He said he would remain “grateful” to the CPI(M) for making him MLA for four terms and a Minister for five years “without begging anyone or seeking recommendations.”‘To avoid a repeat of Bengal’He warned against weakening the Left front, saying it would hurt weaker sections and minorities. Citing West Bengal, he said the Trinamool Congress emerged after the decline of the Communist party and said its “lifespan” was only 15 years. “The BJP now governs Bengal.
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