The CPI(M) district secretariat in Kannur has criticised campaigns using photographs and names of senior leaders after fresh flex boards demanding leadership changes appeared in the Dharmadam and Taliparamba Assembly constituencies. The district secretariat said attempts were being made to defame the party by circulating flex boards and publicity materials featuring senior leaders on social media platforms.

The flex boards, which surfaced in Kurumathur and Kadamboor panchayat, endorsed the appointment of senior CPI(M) leader P. Jayarajan and former party State secretariat member M. Swaraj for leadership roles.

Jayarajan publicly distanced himself from the glorification campaigns and criticised efforts to demean sections of the party leadership through social media, urging supporters to stop such campaigns and communicate opinions through internal party mechanisms.

The CPI(M) has announced that detailed discussions involving party members will be held on the election defeat, and the district secretariat has urged party sympathisers and members to refrain from excessive reactions and social media activities. The party will hold internal discussions to address the election setback and rectify shortcomings, with the next steps expected to be announced after these discussions.