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Kerala faces potential power restrictions on Sunday evening due to high demand, rainfall deficit, and reduced national availability, prompting CPI protests on September 15.
The CPI criticises Pinarayi Vijayan for associating with Vellappally Natesan, accusing him of promoting caste fanaticism and Islamophobia, which the CPI states it will not do.
The IUML is trying to pull the CPI towards the UDF, citing historical alliances, to weaken the LDF and deepen CPM-CPI rifts.
CPI leader D Raja urged Pinarayi Vijayan to foster Left unity in Kerala and accommodate all parties, criticising sarcastic remarks from the CPM.
CPI State Secretary Binoy Viswam softened his stance on the Deputy Leader of Opposition post, seeking talks and prioritising LDF's unity despite earlier sharp exchanges with the CPM.
LDF convenor T P Ramakrishnan indicated discussions are underway to resolve differences regarding the deputy leader post, signalling a move beyond Pinarayi Vijayan's previous dismissal of the CPI's claim.
CPM and CPI's dispute over the Deputy Leader of Opposition post is escalating, with youth wings joining the public spat. Accusations of pressure tactics and historical slights are exchanged.
CPI's Sathyan Mokeri criticised Pinarayi Vijayan's 'personal' motives behind insulting the CPI, stating such behaviour weakens the Left and aids the BJP.
Opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan dismissively rejected the CPI's demand for the Deputy Leader of Opposition post, asserting a CPM leader would be appointed, prompting criticism.
The CPI has built a house named ‘Red Salute’ for revolutionary singer P K Medhini in Vaikom, honouring her decades-long support for the party.
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