Kerala Assigns District Duties to Ministers, CPI Expels Leader, June 01

Kerala’s General Administration Department issued an order assigning each cabinet minister responsibility for one district to coordinate government programmes and monitor development projects. Separately, the Communist Party of India expelled a senior leader in Thrissur after he hosted Congress minister O.J. Jeneesh at his home, revealing internal party divisions following recent electoral setbacks.

Government Restructures District Oversight

The Kerala government assigned district-level responsibilities to 14 cabinet ministers to strengthen coordination across the state. Transport Minister C P John oversees Thiruvananthapuram, while Minister Shibu Baby John manages Kollam. Minister O J Jeneesh received charge of Thrissur district. Ministers will coordinate government programmes and monitor implementation of development projects in their assigned districts.

CPI Expels Leader Over Minister’s Visit

The CPI’s Thrissur district leadership expelled P.S. Abdul Rahman, a senior party member and branch secretary, for hosting Congress minister O.J. Jeneesh at his home. The party called the act anti-party activity and claimed it caused humiliation. Abdul Rahman said he hosted Jeneesh and his colleagues after the minister visited to thank supporters following his election victory in Kodungallur.

Party Tensions Surface After Electoral Loss

The expulsion reflects deeper divisions within the CPI in Kodungallur. Jeneesh defeated the CPI’s V.R. Sunil Kumar by over 11,000 votes in recent elections. Abdul Rahman faced accusations that he discussed electoral matters with Jeneesh during the campaign. The CPI district secretary cited this background when announcing the expulsion. Abdul Rahman rejected the charges and said he felt no guilt about hosting a visiting minister.

Congress Welcomes Expelled CPI Leader

Minister Jeneesh criticized the CPI’s expulsion decision, calling it unjust to remove someone for offering hospitality. He welcomed Abdul Rahman to join Congress if interested. The minister argued that personal friendships should remain intact even when political parties compete. This public disagreement highlights the factional struggles within the CPI following its electoral defeat in the region.

Final Thoughts

Kerala’s cabinet restructuring aims to improve district-level governance, while the CPI’s expulsion of Abdul Rahman exposes internal party fractures tied to recent electoral losses and alleged cross-party communications.

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