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The Communist Party of India (Marxist) Politburo censured Kerala Secretary MV Govindan over organisational lapses, including bypassing party protocol for his wife's candidacy. Despite state resistance, the Politburo upheld individual accountability.
CPM leadership acknowledges a need for change, aiming to bridge the gap between leaders and ordinary members to restore public connection, with potential reshuffles and new spokespeople considered.
CPM leader Pinarayi Vijayan urged defectors to return, blaming whistleblower MLA V Kunhikrishnan for misleading voters in Payyannur, a party stronghold.
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.
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