Communist Party of India (Marxist), or CPI(M), leader Kodiyeri Balakrishnan has quit the post of Kerala secretary citing health issues. The party has said Balakrishnan has been "granted a leave of absence from his post as he needs further medical treatment".
Balakrishnan was the secretary of CPI(M) Kerala from 2015 to 2020.
According to the party's statement, A Vijayaraghavan will replace him as Kerala secretary.
CPI (M) Kerala secretary Kodiyeri Balakrishnan (in file photo) granted leave of absence from his post as he needs further medical treatment. A Vijayaraghavan to replace him: Party statement pic.twitter.com/z3XzYprQOo— ANI (@ANI) November 13, 2020
Kodiyeri Balakrishnan' son has been in the custody of the Enforcement Directorate since last month for his alleged links with an accused in a narcotics case and for funding illegal activities.
With the Enforcement Directorate tightening the noose around Bineesh Kodiyeri, there were reports that Balakrishnan may step down. A year ago when allegations against his son surfaced, Kodiyeri had reportedly offered to resign.
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