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The CPM’s decision marks a rare departure from its long-standing position of rejecting state honour
CPM district secretary KK Ragesh to make official announcement.
Govindan said opposing communalism reflected the official position of the CPM and stressed that believers across religions must unite to isolate communal forces.
Govindan also alleged that the UDF and BJP used the Sabarimala gold theft case to spread false narratives for electoral gain, with sections of the media amplifying the campaign.
Govindan maintained that the LDF’s core support base was intact and rejected claims of a strong anti-incumbency mood in the state.
The show-cause notices, issued on November 12 but received by the recipients only three days ago, do not require personal appearance.
Following the row, the state government has frozen all procedures related to implementing the central scheme in the state.
Govindan refused to comment on the Enforcement Directorate’s summons to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s son
The CPM will fight against communal forces by standing with them, Govindan told the media.
Govindan also said the party has not yet decided on the two-term limit for sitting MLAs, which would affect their eligibility to enter the fray.
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