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CPM leaders acknowledged electoral failures, admitting to mistakes and missed vigilance against false narratives, pledging introspection and correction to rebuild public connection.
The CPM is reorganising its state structure, not leadership, following an electoral setback. Three mass leaders joined the State Secretariat, while younger members were inducted into committees.
The CPM's extended Kerala State Committee meeting in Kozhikode will review recent electoral defeat, discussing organisational and ideological shortcomings. The agenda includes reconnecting with people, addressing ideological influences, and strategising against the BJP's rise.
Following an electoral defeat, the CPM is consolidating around Lenin's 'democratic centralism,' demanding loyalty once decisions are made after freedom of discussion, a principle tested by recent worker dissent.
CPM leader Pinarayi Vijayan urged defectors to return, blaming whistleblower MLA V Kunhikrishnan for misleading voters in Payyannur, a party stronghold.
CPM leader A N Shamseer admitted party mistakes in elections, citing candidate selections and their handling of controversies as reasons for defeat.
The CPM's Central Committee report admits failure to control the Kerala government, overlooking public discontent over police and bureaucracy, ministerial over-reliance on bureaucrats, and leadership arrogance, corruption, and nepotism.
Allegations of EVM hacking and a ₹40 lakh price tag for favourable results have emerged, involving Congress leader Adv B M Jamal Patel who denies the claims. A UDF inquiry into the supposed swindle is planned.
CPM leaders indicated former members could return if they rectify mistakes, acknowledging flawed candidate selections, with one leader stating such returns are party policy.
CPM leader Puthalath Dinesan attributed the party's Kerala election defeat to flawed candidate selection, insufficient condemnation of controversial remarks, and mishandling of key issues.
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