PALAKKAD: The CPM Palakkad district committee's decision to field KP Jameela, wife of minister AK Balan, in the upcoming election has led to a dispute within the party. Leaders such as PK Sasi, MB Rajesh, CK Chathunni, VK Chandran and V Chenthamarakshan have opposed the decision to field Jameela. Earlier, the district secretariat had stated that it is considering fielding Jameela in either Tharoor or Kongad.

The decision to field Jameela was taken as Balan, who has won four times, will not be contesting this time. Kongad MLA KV Vijayadas passed away recently.
Meanwhile, AK Balan said that he will not respond to an issue which was not officially announced by the party.