E.P. Jayarajan Announces Autobiography Release Amid Legal Dispute
Communist Party of India (CPI(M)) leader E.P. Jayarajan has announced that his autobiography will be released early next month (June), resolving a legal dispute with DC Books. Jayarajan confirmed speaking to the publisher Mathrubhumi verbally, stating, "Having acknowledged the mistake, I see no merit in pursuing further legal action."
Addressing the media in Kannur on Tuesday, Jayarajan said, "I am not a politician seeking revenge. I don’t wish to waste time on this." He hinted at revealing more about the controversy surrounding the autobiography in its upcoming edition, saying, "We know who is behind it. Whether there are people from within the party, we will see in the next part."
Jayarajan defended district party president K K Ragesh’s presence at the inaugural event of the Muzhappilangad-Dharmadam Samagra Beach Tourism Project, saying it is "customary for party representatives to attend events graced by the Chief Minister and Union Ministers." He added that "attempts by the Congress and the BJP to create controversy were baseless."
Jayarajan also accused the Prime Minister’s Office of "not maintaining protocol" during the Vizhinjam port inauguration, saying, "It was indecent to invite only party’s State president. Even the Congress, which has more MPs from Kerala, was not invited."
Regarding K. Sudhakaran’s KPCC presidency, Jayarajan said, "more internal splits were likely in the Congress." He stated, "The party is polarised into two factions and is opposing the Left in every domain."
Jayarajan praised rapper Vedan, saying he is a "talented artiste with a growing youth following." He added, "He is willing to correct his past drug use. There’s no issue in him participating in a government programme in Idukki."
Published – May 06, 2025 02:43 pm IST
