Former CPI leader C. Mahendran joins TVK

C. Mahendran, a former prominent face of the Communist Party of India (CPI), has joined the Tamil Maanila Congress (ManilamMan Katchi). Mahendran was previously the editor of Thamarai, the CPI's literary magazine.

At the time of his move, Mahendran held no formal position within the CPI and was only an honorary member, following allegations of irregularities against him.