Adv. B Gopalakrishnan Praises G. Sudhakaran's Integrity and Ideological Insight

Advocate B Gopalakrishnan, BJP State Vice President, recently reflected on his visit to senior CPM leader G. Sudhakaran, highlighting the latter’s integrity, humility, and ideological depth. Accompanied by Alappuzha District BJP President Gopan, Gopalakrishnan met Sudhakaran at his residence to present the BJP’s ideological treatise, Ekatma Manava Darshan.

The visit was described as cordial and respectful, with Sudhakaran and his family receiving the BJP representatives warmly despite their delayed arrival. Gopalakrishnan presented the book as a gesture of intellectual exchange, acknowledging Sudhakaran as a corruption-free public servant and a committed advocate for the people.

During their discussion, Gopalakrishnan raised concerns about the alleged infiltration of religious extremism within the Marxist Party in Alappuzha district. He warned that such developments could have long-term detrimental effects on the party’s leadership and ideology. While Sudhakaran chose to remain silent, Gopalakrishnan interpreted this as quiet agreement, stating, “If silence implies consent, then ideologically, Sudhakaran partially aligns with the BJP on this issue.”

Gopalakrishnan made it clear that the meeting was not an effort to recruit Sudhakaran into the BJP but rather an exchange of views on shared concerns. “I do not think he will join the BJP or take its membership, but it is evident that he understands the ideological challenges posed by religious extremism within the CPM,” Gopalakrishnan noted.

He also addressed the remarks made by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan during the Palakkad elections regarding Jamaat-e-Islami and extremist ideologies, pointing out that these statements echoed sentiments long held and articulated by the BJP. “This was a topic I had already discussed with Sudhakaran,” Gopalakrishnan added.

Expressing admiration for Sudhakaran’s qualities, Gopalakrishnan criticized the CPM leadership for sidelining such an honest and selfless leader. “The CPM’s neglect of Sudhakaran and other like-minded leaders is unjust. Even if the party disregards his contributions, Kerala still needs him,” he asserted.

In conclusion, Gopalakrishnan praised Sudhakaran’s personality, describing him as a figure of humility, simplicity, and unwavering honesty. While their political affiliations differ, Gopalakrishnan emphasized that Sudhakaran’s values and insights are indispensable to Kerala’s socio-political fabric.