CPI(M) Leader C.S. Sujatha Vows Legal Battle Against Vicious Defamation Campaign

In a powerful and emotional address, veteran CPI(M) leader and former MP C.S. Sujatha has launched a scathing indictment against what she describes as a vicious and orchestrated 'defamation campaign' targeting her and her family. Sujatha pointed an accusing finger at alleged right-wing social media handles, asserting that they are deliberately orchestrating a smear tactic to tarnish her public image and undermine the Communist Party of India (Marxist).

The intensity of the online attacks, Sujatha revealed, significantly escalated following the implication of her husband, K.

Krishnakumar – a former CPI(M) Nedumangad area committee secretary – in a sexual harassment case. With unwavering resolve, Sujatha asserted her husband’s absolute innocence, vehemently dismissing the allegations as a baseless fabrication designed to fuel a broader political conspiracy against her and her family.

Sujatha's voice, though firm, carried the weight of personal anguish as she spoke of the immense trauma inflicted upon her loved ones, particularly her daughter, who has been subjected to relentless cyberbullying.

'It's agonizing to witness the mental torture my daughter is enduring,' she expressed, her words painting a vivid picture of a family under siege. 'What is the motive behind dragging my daughter, who has no connection to these baseless accusations, into this malicious campaign? Is this how they plan to destroy a woman's public life?' she questioned, her indignation palpable.

The former MP challenged the logic behind linking her political career and the CPI(M) to the allegations leveled against her husband.

'Why am I being held accountable for something that is entirely unrelated to my political work? Is this not a clear attempt to target the party through me?' she demanded, highlighting the double standards she perceives in the current political landscape. She underscored the CPI(M)'s robust internal disciplinary mechanisms, stressing that any issues within the party are addressed through due process, not through public defamation.

Sujatha made it unequivocally clear that she would not be intimidated by these 'cyber goons' and their insidious tactics.

She declared her firm intention to pursue comprehensive legal action against all individuals and entities involved in disseminating defamatory content. Her resolve echoes a broader call for accountability in the digital sphere, where anonymity often emboldens purveyors of misinformation.

Highlighting the hypocritical nature of the attacks, Sujatha questioned why similar scrutiny isn't applied to leaders of other political parties when their family members face allegations.

'It appears to be a convenient tool to selectively target and discredit leaders, particularly women, from opposing political ideologies,' she observed. Her powerful stance serves as a potent reminder of the challenges faced by women in public life and the ongoing battle against politically motivated character assassination.

Sujatha remains steadfast in her commitment to fight for justice, both for her family and against the broader erosion of ethical political discourse.