Veteran Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader and former Minister G. Sudhakaran has slammed Jnanpith laureate M.T. Vasudevan Nair who recently criticised power politics and personality cults.
Speaking at a dharna organised by the Kerala Private School Management Association here on Tuesday, Mr. Sudhakaran said there was no need for MT to tell us about Marxism. He lashed out at the literary figures who came out supporting MT’s statements by terming it “cowardice”.
“The LDF has taken a historical stance on people’s issues. Whether in Opposition or government, we will organise protests for people’s rights. E.M.S. Namboodiripad endorsed both struggle and governance. EMS meant that attaining power alone would not solve the problems faced by people. That is Marxism. There is no need for MT to tell us about it,” Mr. Sudhakaran said.
