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Topic: CPI(M)

No walkover for CPI(M) in Kerala strongholds. Rebels putting party on back foot in Kannur & beyond

Even if the party faces no electoral impact due to its strong organisational machinery, the presence of rebels reflects a deeper problem in how it currently handles internal issues.

BJP’s ‘no Hindu MLA in 50 yrs’ pitch puts focus on a Kerala temple town. Electoral history of Guruvayur

BJP state vice-president & Guruvayur candidate B Gopalakrishnan was booked for his alleged communal remark during campaign. But, constituency has a different picture altogether.

Pitted against KPCC chief in Kerala’s Peravoor, Shailaja is CPI(M)’s gamble in a Congress fortress

Shailaja and the CPI(M) are hoping that anti-incumbency will bring them a victory. Shailaja also pointed out that the sitting Congress MLA did not have a vision.

Kerala: CPI(M) facing novel issues but no crisis, says KK Shailaja on rebels. ‘Party not sidelining me’

In interview with ThePrint, Kerala’s ex-health minister, who is contesting assembly polls from Peravoor, speaks about her party, ‘brave’ CM Vijayan & Congress’s ‘cheap propaganda’.

BJP vs CPI(M) in Nemom is litmus test for Rajeev Chandrasekhar. But Congress could decide outcome

Kerala BJP chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar is up against incumbent CPI(M) MLA and minister V. Sivankutty in Nemom, one of 7 assembly segments under Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha seat.

Seat-sharing deal sparks unease in DMK alliance, allies grumble about ‘big brother’ ahead of TN polls

Single-digit seats for older allies, including CPI & CPI(M), & 10 for DMDK, which recently joined alliance, have sparked debate. Tamilaga Vazhvurimai Katchi exited SPA this week.

‘No error, it’s a warning’: Furore in Kerala over EC letter with BJP seal even as CEO suspends official

Letter, dated 19 March 2019, had guidelines on candidate disclosure rules, was sent to all parties in Kerala. EC said it was a ‘clerical error’ & that the letter had already been withdrawn.

Kannur row puts CPI(M) in spotlight: How immune is the Left to the dynasty bug?

Announcement of P.K. Shyamala as candidate for Thalipparambu constituency in Kannur reopens old bag of nepotism allegations in Kerala.

CPI(M), CPI name Kerala candidates; Vijayan to defend Dharmadam, Shailaja shifts to Peravoor

The parties announced their candidates for Kerala assembly elections shortly after the Election Commission declared polling dates for four states and a Union Territory.

Left veteran Sudhakaran finally cuts the cord, plans Independent run in Kerala polls

Sudhakaran’s rift with the party began after the 2021 polls in which he did not participate. During the next year’s organisational reshuffle, he was dropped from state committee.

On Camera

US pilot rescue in Iran must be seen more than war cost. Nation protects its warriors

A live American pilot paraded on Iranian state television would have been an intelligence windfall and a propaganda coup of historic proportions.

What to expect from China’s new 5-year plan—trade innovation, tensions with partners

ASEAN is struggling against a flood of 'underpriced Chinese goods', while Brazil has imposed anti-dumping duties on Chinese steel.

UAE walks away from financing Rafale F5 due to restricted access to technology, reports French media

French newspaper La Tribune earlier last week indicated that UAE withdrew from deal to fund EUR 3.5 billion. India is looking to order 114 new Rafales, which could include the F5.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.