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CPI Tamil Nadu Elects M. Veerapandian as State Secretary

The committee’s vote ends the leadership stalemate left by the Salem state conference.

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Overview

  • He was chosen by the CPI Tamil Nadu state committee on September 13, with The News Minute reporting a unanimous vote.
  • Veerapandian replaces R. Mutharasan, who stepped down after reaching the party’s 75-year age limit.
  • The decision follows the 26th state conference in Salem, which postponed the leadership selection scheduled for August 19 due to lack of consensus.
  • Veerapandian, 63, advanced through the CPI’s AISF and AIYF wings and most recently served as state deputy secretary.
  • Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin congratulated him and praised Mutharasan, and leaders including Vaiko, CPM’s P. Shanmugam and AMMK figures also extended greetings.