CPI(M) Veteran's Shocking Admission: Postal Ballot Tampering Allegations Resurface

CPI(M) veteran G Sudhakaran alleged that postal ballots were unsealed in the 1989 Alappuzha Lok Sabha elections to identify party NGO members voting for opposition candidates. A viral video featuring his remarks has stirred controversy. He recalled examining ballots allegedly revealing some members' opposition votes.

In a startling revelation, CPI(M) veteran and former Kerala Minister G Sudhakaran has reportedly admitted that postal ballots for the 1989 Alappuzha Lok Sabha polls were unsealed to determine which party-backed NGO union members cast votes for the opposition.

A video of Sudhakaran making these allegations recently went viral on social media. During the NGO union event, Sudhakaran emphasized that while not all members need to vote for the party, those submitting ballots should not assume anonymity in their voting choices.

The video has sparked significant controversy, with Sudhakaran explaining that postal ballots were purportedly scrutinized to reveal opposition votes, raising concerns of electoral malpractice. Neither Sudhakaran nor the CPI(M) has issued a statement regarding the issue.

(With inputs from agencies.)