Suspended CPM leader Zakir Hussain seen actively participating  in party events

KOCHI: Despite getting suspended from the party for six months, CPM Kalamassery area secretary and district committee member VA Zakir Hussain was seen actively participating in party events on Thursday. According to sources, Hussain was seen participating and speaking at a protest march organised by the area committee at Kalamassery against the rising fuel prices. The event was also attended by CPM state committee member K Chandran Pillai.

Zakir Hussain was suspended from the party on Wednesday after the CPM Ernakulam district committee meeting. However, the party is yet to release an official press release regarding the matter.