Kochi: The 23rd CPI(M) State Conference in Kochi from March 1 to 4 will be unique as it would discuss the development of the new-age Kerala along with the party's organisational matters, the party secretary Kodiyeri Balakrishnan said.
The policy document on 'Nava Keralam' will be presented by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan at 4 pm on Tuesday. Thereafter at 5.30 pm, the floor will be open for discussions.
The new development agenda of the State would be finalised after holding discussions with people from various walks of life, Kodiyeri stated.
Kodiyeri would present the political organisational report during the conference, said Mohanan, Ernakulam district secretary and convenor of the reception committee.
'Total unity this time'
Kodiyeri Balakrishnan told the media that this State conference would be historic as it is going to be held in the backdrop of total unity in the party, without having any factional skirmishes. The conference would demonstrate the unity and strength of the party, he said.
According to Kodiyeri, the party has the realisation that it doesn't have the electoral support of 50 percent of people in the State. So, the conference would discuss the ways to make the party more equipped to garner further popularity and widen its political base.
While claiming that more people are coming forward to invest in Kerala, Kodiyeri said that his party would not oppose the setting up of private universities recognised by the University Grants Commission in the State.
The schedule
The State Conference will be attended by 400 delegates along with party State Committee members and 23 observers. The conference would be inaugurated by general secretary of the party Sitaram Yechury.
Kodiyeri will present the organisational report at 12.15 pm after the inaugural function on Tuesday.
The State secretariat meeting to be held on Monday at 4 pm would decide on the the leader who should hoist the flag at the conference venue ahead of the inauguration of the delegates' session.
On Wednesday, March 2, politburo member Prakash Karat would inaugurate a seminar on 'Constitution, Federalism and Secularism- the Future of Indian Democracy.'
Discussions will held on the organisational report.
On Thursday, March 3, the entire time will be devoted to discussions on the "Nava Keralam" document. On Thursday evening, Kodiyeri and Pinarayi will give their replies.
A cultural meet would be held and be inaugurated by M Baby, another politburo member.
On Friday, March 4, which is the last day, the new State committee members and the new State secretary will be elected. The delegates for the Party Congress to be held in Kannur and the members of the State Control Commission will also be elected.
Prominent politburu members attending the meet are S Ramachandran Pillai, Brinda Karat, and G Ramakrishna.
The Party Congress, which is the national conference of the CPI(M), is to be held later in Kannur.
The programmes would be held in accordance with the COVID-19 health protocol.
