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The CPM stated Left Democratic Front's election defeat is collective responsibility, not individual. Corrective measures and a detailed review are planned.
CPM reviews election defeat, examining weaknesses and grassroots connection. CPI seeks deputy opposition leader post, challenging CPM's dual leadership claim. Internal unrest is reported in Palakkad and Alappuzha districts.
The CPM Politburo met to analyse the LDF's Kerala election defeat. Discussions included government functioning and grassroots disconnect, with potential leadership changes, including for the opposition leader role.
Baby, who has served on the CPM’s highest decision-making body, the Politburo, since 2012, takes over the role following the death of Sitaram Yechury last year.
Karat will lead the party as interim coordinator until the 24th party congress in April.
EP is likely to change his decision only if there is favourable action from the party leadership on the Kannur resort scandal.
MV Govindan will fill the vacancy created after the demise of the former state secretary Kodiyeri Balakrishnan.
The names of candidates will be announced on Wednesday after getting the politburo’s nod.
The party now has no doubts about its main foe, given the track record of Modi 2.0 and the nationwide resistance that stemmed from the government’s programmes.
Two students of law and journalism, both full time CPM workers, were arrested after the police recovered leaflets that supported the Maoists movement.
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