Chennithala Urges CPI(M) to Expel Padmakumar Over Sabarimala Gold Scam

• Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala wrote to CPI(M) general secretary M A Baby, demanding the expulsion of A Padmakumar.
• Padmakumar, former TDB president, is accused in the Sabarimala gold loss cases and has been jailed since November.
• Vigilance court and Kerala High Court rejected his bail pleas, citing his role in the alleged misappropriation.
• Chennithala alleged CPI(M) fears Padmakumar might expose details of Rs 10 crore collected by the party.
• SIT is investigating two cases related to gold loss from Lord Ayyappa shrine, with 12 arrests made so far.

Why It Matters: Chennithala demands CPI(M) expel Padmakumar, linking his inaction to fear of financial revelations.