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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.
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.
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 will escalate its Deputy Leader of Opposition claim to national leaderships, disputing CPM's convention, and will temporarily boycott LDF Parliamentary Party meetings.
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 leader was taking part in a debate on the topic 'Keralam after the 2026 Elections' organised by the Lourdes Friends' Collective at Lourdes Forane Church in Thiruvananthapuram.
Satheesan imagines himself as the focal point for everyone, but we are not looking at him, said the CPI leader
The CM's position, nonetheless, was no secret.
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