Overview
- V. Kunhikrishnan released Nethruthwathe Anigal Nokki Tiruthanam at Gandhi Park in Payyannur under police protection granted by the Kerala High Court.
- Organisers reported a larger-than-expected turnout with more than 1,500 attendees and roughly 2,500 copies sold at the venue.
- He was expelled on January 26 after going public with claims of about Rs 46 lakh in misappropriation from martyrs’ funds, including collections for C.V. Dhanarajan’s family.
- Party leaders have dismissed the allegations, with state secretary M.V. Govindan warning of legal action and Kannur secretary K.K. Ragesh calling the launch a gathering of anti-party forces.
- On February 6, the High Court recorded his security plea as infructuous following the uneventful launch, leaving the clash to unfold through public statements and possible defamation proceedings.