Thiruvananthapuram Nov 12 (IANS) In a major embarrassment for Kerala’s ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF), which is aiming to retain control of the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation in the upcoming local body elections, internal rebellion has erupted within its leading party, the CPI-M.

Generally, in the strong cadre party of CPI-M, rebellion happens very rarely, unlike in the Congress and the BJP.

However, now, two local leaders, Annie Ashokan and K.V. Mohanan, on Wednesday came out openly against the party, announcing their decision to contest as independents after being denied tickets.

The dissidence has broken out in the Chembazhanthi and Vazhotukonam wards, with reports now emerging that unrest may spread to Ulloor, where another party member is reportedly considering an independent b

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