CPI(M) puts down ‘mutiny’ in Ponnani with an iron hand Updated: Updated: Nandakumar’s candidature led to protests by party workers Share Article AAA A demonstration taken out by CPI(M) workers at Ponnani on Monday, demanding replacement of the party’s proposed candidate P. Nandakumar with a local leader. Nandakumar’s candidature led to protests by party workers The CPI(M) has dealt with the “mutiny” in the party over the candidate in the Ponnani Assembly constituency with an iron hand. The party leadership has stuck to its decision to field State committee member and CITU national secretary P. Nandakumar in Ponnani.