CPM ultimatum to T'Puram mayor

Feels urgent steps needed to retain corporation, tells Arya Rajendran to make corrections

TAKING serious note of vote erosion in the city limits as reflected in the Lok Sabha polls, the CPM wants urgent corrective measures to ensure that the party retains city administration in the next local body polls. Mayor Arya Rajendran, who drew severe flak at the district committee meet for various issues including the recent row involving a KSRTC driver, has been given an ultimatum by the leadership. In view of BJP's growth, the party has to be more cautious and vigilant in the running of corporation, felt the leadership.

At the two-day district committee meeting, major criticism came up against the corporation administration and the mayor. The whole KSRTC episode discredited the party among the people. Some leaders criticised the party leadership as they felt the party had failed to handle the issue in a serious and effective manner.