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‘There is no room for despair’: Lone communist minister in India, C P John, charts a new course
May 23, 2026 7:31 am
Kerala Transport Minister John is the Communist Marxist Party (CMP) chief and a first-time MLA, who has been a long-standing UDF ally
The end of invulnerability: How the UDF reassembled a winning social coalition to oust the Left
May 08, 2026 3:06 pm
This election marks a turning point in Kerala’s political economy. The verdict is not anti-Left in a simplistic sense, nor is it a blanket endorsement of the UDF. It is, instead, a demand for governance that is transparent, accountable, and economically credible
For the first time in 50 years, India doesn’t have a communist government: How the Left got left behind
May 06, 2026 8:08 am
The decline is not merely electoral; it is also reflected in the depletion of ideas and organisation. Take the changing nature of work and how workers' rights can be undermined in the “gig economy”. Parties and movements that claim to stand for those left behind by the system should be at the forefront of articulating their concerns
Comrade vs former comrade: Red feud plays out in a high-stakes Kerala battle
April 04, 2026 9:10 am
The Indian Express visits Ambalapuzha in Alappuzha district to witness how the contest between CPM MLA H Salam and his former party colleague G Sudhakaran, now backed by UDF, is unfolding.
87 LDF, UDF strongholds since 2011: For Kerala polls, what the data holds
March 29, 2026 3:40 pm
In the last three Kerala Assembly polls, CPI(M) and CPI bagged 39 and 12 seats respectively, while Congress and IUML each won 12 and 14 seats
The war on the walls: History and growth of Bengal’s election campaigning
March 24, 2026 10:41 am
With the 2026 West Bengal Assembly election underway, campaigns spill across walls, WhatsApp, and social media. From painted slogans to viral memes, Bengal’s politics has simply changed its canvas, not its creativity or bite.
Kerala Assembly elections 2026: CPI(M) releases first list of 81 candidates | Full list
March 17, 2026 2:54 pm
The list, released shortly after the poll schedule was announced, features 56 sitting MLAs, including several ministers, indicating the party’s decision to bank on incumbency as the Left Democratic Front (LDF) seeks a third consecutive term.
CPI(M) launches long march in Palghar thousands of participants over tribal and farmer demands
January 20, 2026 6:38 pm
March from Charoti to Palghar Collectorate seeks Forest Rights Act implementation repeal of labour codes and scrapping of port projects
‘Giant killer’ and CPM veteran switches camp to Congress in Kerala, says ‘few decision makers made things difficult’
January 13, 2026 3:33 pm
P Aisha Potty, who represented the Kottarakkara assembly seat from 2006 to 2021, is likely to be fielded from the constituency in the upcoming state polls.
Samir Putatundu, West Bengal Left leader who joined Mamata Banerjee for Singur, passes away at 74
January 12, 2026 11:48 am
Samir Putatundu co-founded the Party for Democratic Socialism along with Saifuddin Choudhury and contested the 2011 Assembly polls against Buddhadeb Bhattacharya.
CPI (M) PHOTOS
In Pictures: ED officials attacked in Kerala after raid at Pinarayi Vijayan’s residence
May 27, 2026 4:46 pm
CPI (M) workers threw eggs and bricks at ED vehicles, smashing wind shields of the cars with sticks
CPI(M) takes out rally to protest against Vidyasagar statue desecration in Kolkata
May 16, 2019 9:09 am
BJP and TMC supporters Tuesday fought pitched battles on the streets of Kolkata during a massive roadshow by Shah, who escaped unhurt but was forced to cut short the jamboree and had to be escorted to safety by police.
CPI (M) VIDEOS
President Mukherjee ignored burning issues in his speech: Sitaram
February 23, 2016 2:26 pm
New Delhi, Feb 23 (ANI): Communist Party of India (Marxist) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury on Tuesday said President Pranab Mukherjee did not mention anything about the burning issues in the country in his speech while addressing the Parliament on the first day of Budget Session 2016-17. He further said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is trying to change the Indian Republic into RSS's version of 'Fascist Hindu Rashtra'.
Bajrang Dal, VHP activists attack CPM office in Chandigarh
February 17, 2016 4:06 pm
Chandigarh, Feb 17 (ANI): Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal activists allegedly attacked the office of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) in Sector 30 B here on Wednesday. CPI (M) state secretary Raghunath Singh said they were at home when they received information of VHP and Bajrang Dal activists raising slogans against the CPM, CPI and Prakash Karat. He confirmed lodging a complaint with the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) who sent some policemen there. He also went on to describe the ongoing JNU students row as being fascist in nature.
We support Article 370, not anti-national elements: Brinda Karat
February 17, 2016 6:05 am
New Delhi, Feb 17 (ANI): Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader Brinda Karat on Wednesday said that Kanahaiya Kumar has done nothing wrong and all the charges against him are baseless. She said that her party supports Article 370 and autonomy for Kashmir within framework of Indian Constitution, but never supports anti-national slogans raised in Jadavpur University.
JNU row: Lawyers thrash students, journalists
February 15, 2016 4:26 pm
New Delhi, Feb 15 (ANI): A scuffle broke out between students and lawyers outside the Patiala House court complex on Monday during the hearing of an alleged sedition case involving Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union president Kanhaiya Kumar. The students, who have been demanding Kumar's release, alleged that they were roughed up by lawyers when they entered the court premises. During scuffle, three journalists were also attacked by the lawyers inside the court premises. A CPI (M) activist said lawyers thrashed a journalist severely. He also said the court would not decide the matter, but the students themselves. An eyewitness said he was waiting peacefully when the lawyers pointed towards them, abused them and called them Pakistanis.
Rajnath relies on a 'fake' Twitter handle: Prakash Karat
February 15, 2016 9:35 am
New Delhi, Feb 15 (ANI): Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader Prakash Karat on Monday visited the JNU campus to express solidarity with the protesting students. Taking potshots at Home Minister Rajnath Singh's statement that JNU incident was supported by Hafiz Saeed, he said that Home Minister relies on a 'fake' Twitter handle. He further said that they were not perturbed by some unwarranted elements imposing the label of 'anti-national' on them. Karat added that they are prepared to face everything and are not worried about being labelled anti-national or something.
Probe underway into threat call to Yechury
February 15, 2016 9:28 am
New Delhi, Feb 15 (ANI): Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP)-1 of New Delhi District, Jatin Narwal, on Monday said that they are investigating the threat call to CPI (M) leader Sitaram Yechury. He added that the written complaint has been received on the issue and legal action will be taken. He further said that number has been disclosed. The security around the CPI (M) office has been increased after this incident.
JNU row: Yechury demand evidence about Rajnath's Hafiz Saeed claim
February 14, 2016 3:19 pm
New Delhi, Feb 14 (ANI): Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader Sitaram Yechury on Sunday questioned Home Minister Rajnath Singh's claim that event about Afzal Guru in the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) campus had the support of LeT chief Hafiz Saeed. The CPI (M) politburo member further asserted that if the Home Minister managed to bring up any evidence of 'anti-national' or terrorist activity in the varsity, then the CPI (M) will support necessary action in national interest. Amid a massive faceoff over the JNU controversy, Singh earlier alleged that 'anti-national' protests in the JNU campus had the backing of the LeT chief Hafiz Saeed.
Academic institutions should not be used for sensitive discussions
January 07, 2016 10:29 am
Delhi/Hyderabad, Jan 07 (ANI): Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader Sitaram Yechury on Thursday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the Ram Janam Bhoomi event, which is scheduled to be held in Delhi University, saying that educational institutions should not be involved in sensitive issues such as these. All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) leader Asaduddin Owaisi said that academic institutions should not be used for such discussions. He added that the Vice-Chancellor of Delhi University should not have given the permission to speak on a sensitive issue like Ram Janam Bhoomi.
TMC creates ruckus when in power: CPI (M)
January 06, 2016 9:14 am
New Delhi, Jan 06 (ANI): Communist Party of India (M) Hannan Mollah on Wednesday said that Bengal is being ruled by hooligans who are creating ruckus. He said the party in power has given many hate speeches to create tension in the society. He said such a commotion erupts during the tenure of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee only. He further said that anyone who tried to stand up against them was threatened.
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