Palakkad: Sandeep Warier expressed disappointment and displeasure on few senior BJP leaders ‘treatment’ for the past few months and said that it would achieve a significant victory in the upcoming Kerala by-polls, especially in the Palakkad constituency. Sandeep had accused the party leaders of neglecting him during critical moments, including when top leaders did not visit or offer condolences following his mother’s passing. The latest development has led to a crucial core committee meeting being convened in Palakkad where senior BJP leaders took part.
“It was really disappointing that certain leaders are treating me for the last few months. I had raised the matter. But nothing was discussed”, said Sandeep Warier to media.
Sandeep reportedly left an election convention in Palakkad recently, upset over not being given a seat on the stage. He later announced his decision not to participate in the campaign for BJP candidate C Krishnakumar.
Despite the controversies, Sandeep clarified that these issues would not affect the party’s performance in the by-polls. “I am just a grain of sand on the shore of the vast ocean that is the BJP,” he remarked, indicating that many others in Palakkad shared his discontent with the current campaign efforts. Despite being a state committee member, he emphasised that his absence from the campaign would not hinder the party’s strength or commitment.
“There are many senior leaders and 189 state committee members actively involved. BJP is a strong party, deeply rooted in valuable principles, with a solid presence in Palakkad,” he said. Party state chief K Surendran echoed this sentiment, asserting that these issues will not impact the party’s performance in the by-polls.
Meanwhile, BJP leadership has taken serious note of the latest development. BJP president K Surendran had discussed the matter with the party leadership. However, the state BJP leadership has decided to take a ‘wait and watch’ approach and not take hasty decision as the By-polls are just 16 days away.
Meanwhile, the CPI and CPM leadership has stated that they are ready to welcome Sandeep to their party fold if he is ready to accept the communist party principles.
“We are ready to welcome Sandeep to the party if he is ready to accept the communist policies and ideology and decides to completely cut-off from the RSS ideology”, said Binoy Vishwam, CPI national secretary.
Facebook post
In a Facebook post, Sandeep Warier admitted to experiencing mental stress and expressed gratitude for the support from friends and followers. He clarified that media reports about him leaving the stage in distress due to a denied seat at the party convention were mostly false. Sandeep described himself as a humble party worker who still engages in grassroots activities such as flag-holding and poster-pasting. He noted that his grievances stem from a series of events that affected his self-esteem, though he declined to share specific details publicly.
