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CPM Dismisses Udma Area Secretary After Woman's Semi-Naked Photo Sparks Controversy
✍️ Onmanorama
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 03:40 AM
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The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has removed its Udma area secretary following a controversy over a semi-naked photo posted by a woman as a WhatsApp status.
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has taken disciplinary action by removing its Udma area secretary after a woman posted a semi‑naked photo as a WhatsApp status, drawing criticism from the public and party members alike.
The photo, which was shared by a local woman, was deemed inappropriate and contrary to the party’s moral and ethical standards.
The decision was announced by the party’s Kerala state unit, citing the need to maintain discipline and uphold the party’s values.
The incident has reignited discussions about social media conduct and the extent to which political parties should regulate the personal behavior of their representatives.
The photo, which was shared by a local woman, was deemed inappropriate and contrary to the party’s moral and ethical standards.
The decision was announced by the party’s Kerala state unit, citing the need to maintain discipline and uphold the party’s values.
The incident has reignited discussions about social media conduct and the extent to which political parties should regulate the personal behavior of their representatives.