ALAPPUZHA: CPM on Sunday suspended a local leader in Alappuzha for conducting an extravagant party in connection with his son's wedding celebrations.

It was CPM Kanjikuzhi area committee member CV Manoharan who faced disciplinary action from the party leadership. It is learnt that Manoharan has been suspended for a period of 6 months.

The wedding celebration, which took place near Cherthala on Friday, included luxurious events including a DJ party.