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  1. In 2019, CPI (ML) politburo member PJ James said Bindu had not been connected to the party for ten years. [5]

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See also

Bindu Ammini
NationalityIndian
Occupation(s)Lawyer, lecturer, activist
Academic background
Education Government Law College, Ernakulam (LL.B.)
Alma mater University of Kerala, Kariavattom (LL.M.)