CPI district council member denies anti-party activity - The HinduPublished - April 18, 2026 07:27 pm IST - THIRUVANANTHAPURAMThe Communist Party of India (CPI) leader, who was suspended for allegedly working against Left Democratic Front (LDF) candidate and General Education Minister V. Sivankutty in the Nemom constituency during the assembly elections, denied the allegation levelled against him.V.S. Sulochanan, the CPI district council member and former Ambalathara ward councillor in Thiruvananthapuram, has been suspended from the party after an audio clip reportedly of his voice speaking to a BJP worker in an attempt to extend support to the rival candidate surfaced.Published - April 18, 2026 07:27 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }