THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The BJP on Monday removed Sandeep Varier from the post of state spokesperson. BJP state president K Surendran announced this after the BJP core committee meeting held in Kottayam. Surendran said that the removal of Sandeep Varier was an organizational matter of the party.

"There is no need to explain why he was removed. The party has some views about the position of spokesperson," Surendran said.

Some allegations were raised against Sandeep Varier in connection with election funds. Although there are reports that action was taken on the basis of these allegations, the state leadership has not confirmed this. It is also indicated that four district presidents have filed a complaint against Sandeep Varier. The meeting was attended by Prakash Javadekar, who is in charge of the organization in Kerala.