Factional conflict still persists in INL

Sources said that the INL Central leadership was aware of the political situation that had emerged after the CPI (M)-led LDF maintained its continuity in power in the State.

Troubles in the Indian National League (INL) have appeared to be far from over despite the visit of the party national president Mohammed Suleman to Kozhikode last week. However the numerically strong faction led by State general secretary Kasim Irikkur enjoys the support of the Central leadership. This was evident with the volitionary removal of the State president A.P. Abdul Wahab and the expulsion of seven others leaders in connection with the violent situation in Kochi last month. Now B. Hamza Haji has replaced him to head the State unit. At the same time the faction led by Mr. Abdul Wahab still holds sway in Kozhikode and Malappuram districts and also has the tacit support of the led by P.T.A.Rahim. Perhaps that is the reason why the Communist Party of India ( Marxist) leadership gave both the factions some kind of ultimatum to sort out the internal problems if the party wants to remain part of the Left Democratic Front (LDF).