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In an unprecedented move, the Communist Party of India (CPI) has chartered an entire 18-coach train to transport party workers from Kerala to Delhi for a massive national-level protest against the Central government, reports Manorama Online. The CPI's Kerala state leadership finalised the decision
CPI insists on Deputy Opposition Leader post, despite Pinarayi Vijayan calling it a 'closed chapter'; Viswam argues conventions can change for LDF unity.
CPM leader Pinarayi Vijayan dismissed CPI's deputy opposition leader claim, citing closed chapters and LDF conventions, indicating CPM's view of both opposition posts as their right.
The CPI will escalate its Deputy Leader of Opposition claim to national leaderships, disputing CPM's convention, and will temporarily boycott LDF Parliamentary Party meetings.
The CPM has rejected the CPI's claim for the Deputy Leader of Opposition post, citing tradition, which has stalled coalition meetings and fuelled internal CPI debate.
The CPI seeks the deputy opposition leader post, challenging the CPM's tradition of holding both leadership roles, aiming to distance the LDF from Pinarayi's past actions.
The CPI mouthpiece attributed the LDF's election defeat to anti-incumbency after two terms in power
It also alleged that the BJP had long been attempting to build support among Christian communities
Shaji often walks with party workers, with locals gradually joining in.
Not the party, but people have changed, he said.
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