THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: KPCC president K Sudhakaran has sharply criticized KV Thomas for participating in the CPM party congress in violation of the leadership ban. He said that the glorification of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is a clear example of a lack of decency.

Sudhakaran also asked why Thomas did not understand the greatness of Pinarayi Vijayan when he was a Congress MLA, Minister, MP, Union Minister and KPCC Working President. "The business involving Thomas has already been agreed upon. All his current performances are based on it. The sudden praise and obedience will come naturally then. It is the symptom of a politician without backbone and personality", he said.

"KV Thomas, the leader who came from a poor hut, is very rich today. Assets of Thomas, who came from a fisherfolk hut, should be examined. He considered Congress good when he had all this. If he chooses Pinarayi Vijayan as his leader now, it is because of his lack of political personality. He is supporting K Rail out of ignorance. Action would be taken if the Congress movement has a backbone. KV Thomas is an enemy of the party", Sudhakaran added.

K Sudhakaran also said that a letter has been sent to the High Command demanding action against KV Thomas. "Since KV Thomas is an AICC member, the KPCC cannot take action. The AICC should take action and I have asked for an appropriate punishment for his actions", K Sudhakaran said.