THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: CPM Thiruvananthapuram District Secretary V Joy has lashed out at Madhu Mullassery who left the CPM and joined the BJP. Joy criticized that Madhu is an example of how one can reach a position in the party by giving money and gifts. He made the remark in the reply speech at the Thiruvananthapuram District Conference.

"When I became secretary, Madhu Mullassery came to see me with a suitcase full of clothes, foreign spray and 50000 rupees. I then asked him to take the suitcase and leave," Joy said.

The organizational report presented at the CPM Thiruvananthapuram district conference mentioned that the party failed to recognize Madhu Mullassery's closeness to the BJP and the BJP's growth in the Attingal constituency. It was also criticized that those who were aware of Madhu Mullassery's proximity to the BJP did not inform the party leadership about the matter.