A violent clash erupted between CPI(M) and BJP councillors at the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, resulting in injuries to Mayor VV Rajesh, Deputy Mayor G Ashanath, and others.

The CPI(M) general secretary expressed frustration regarding Gandhi's comments against Vijayan at the INDIA bloc meeting

Divisions within India's opposition INDIA bloc are becoming more apparent ahead of a crucial meeting, with the CPI(M) and JMM publicly criticizing moves made by the Congress party.

The CPI(M) claimed that Congress encouraged the Enforcement Directorate (ED) after the ED searched around 10 locations across Kerala, including Chief Minister Vijayan's rented residence in Thiruvananthapuram.

Following his election as the CPI(M) legislature party leader, former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is anticipated to be chosen as the Leader of the Opposition in the Kerala Assembly.

A profile of Dipsita Dhar, a student activist and CPI(M) leader who gained prominence through grassroots movements and COVID-19 relief efforts in West Bengal, despite electoral losses.

Prasanth will aim to retain the Vattiyoorkavu Assembly seat for CPI(M) based on his performance as the sitting MLA and his past reputation as “mayor bro” of Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation.

Ritabrata Banerjee, a former CPI(M) member and student leader who previously served as a Rajya Sabha MP, has been selected by Trinamool as its candidate for the Uluberia East seat.

An article analyzes the political landscape in rural north Kerala, discussing how the evolving Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) might impact the United Democratic Front's (UDF) prospects. It highlights the interplay of CPI(M), IUML, and Congress loyalties.

The CPI(M) has released its full list of candidates for the 2026 West Bengal assembly elections, including prominent figures like Sabina Yasmeen.

Kerala Leader of Opposition V. D. Satheesan stated in an interview that the CPI(M) is destined to meet the same fate as in Bengal, while predicting the BJP will not win a single seat in the upcoming elections.

The Congress and CPI(M) parties are planning legal action against BJP's Rajeev Chandrasekhar, alleging that he concealed property in his election affidavit.

Kerala Congress leader VD Satheesan has accused the CPI(M) and BJP of a secret deal to defeat the UDF in ten seats during the upcoming elections, an allegation both parties have denied.

An analysis questions whether the Vadakara constituency will once again see a consolidation of anti-CPI(M) votes in the upcoming elections.

The CPI(M), an ally of the DMK, is holding a meeting to finalize seat-sharing arrangements for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly election, facing reluctance from the DMK to increase their allocated seats beyond five.

T.K. Govindan is a CPI(M) dissident

The matter came to light after the 32-year-old woman reportedly attempted suicide after the accused allegedly withdrew from his promise to marry her, say police

The electoral landscape in Ernakulam is intensifying as the CPI(M) swiftly releases its candidate list, while Congress faces delays due to infighting, and BJP ally Twenty20 fields candidates in several constituencies.

The CPI(M) has decided to distance itself from Padmakumar.

Says CPI(M) facing unprecedented crisis as leaders quit party; accuses government of last-minute decisions to mislead voters

AICC general secretary says CPI(M)’s ‘anti-faith’ approach triggered unrest

The CPI(M) has stated that the Kerala government will make an appropriate decision regarding the contentious issue of women's entry into the Sabarimala temple.

A new candidate will replace Alathur’s sitting MLA K.D. Prasenan, who has completed two terms

Former minister G Sudhakaran has quit the CPI(M) party in Kerala and announced plans to run as an independent candidate, a move seen as a blow to the party ahead of the upcoming Kerala Assembly polls.

E.N. Mohandas, a prominent leader of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), has passed away.

CPI(M) State secretary M.V. Govindan says Centre’s “right-wing politics-driven discrimination” against Kerala was “highly evident” in the NH-66 episode

The CPI(M) has called for a comprehensive relief package for those displaced by the Polavaram project and a judicial inquiry into alleged irregularities related to the project.

₹4.48 lakh crore State Budget, presented as a pro-people Budget aimed at the development of all sections, in reality favours private and corporate interests, says CPI(M) district secretary Neela

The CPI(M) has raised concerns about anomalies in voter rolls, citing discrepancies between lists prepared by the State Election Commission and the final roll published by the Election Commission of India, and is seeking clarity.

CPI(M) accuses Chandy Oommen of attempting to influence voters ahead of Assembly polls. MLA says he is willing to make public all accounts related to the event

Expressing strong disapproval of the CPI(M) leadership’s current stance, the MP describes the neglect and derogatory remarks directed at Sudhakaran over the past few years as extremely unfortunate

Mr. Padmakumar is a former CPI(M) MLA and had served as TDB president when the decision was taken to hand over Sabarimala artefacts for replating to prime accused Unnikrishnan Potti in 2019

Seat-sharing negotiations between CPI(ML) and the Left Front have made no progress for the upcoming Bengal elections, with CPI(ML) citing the CPI(M)’s inflexible stance and tactical differences.

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is set to seek a third consecutive term from Dharmadam and is expected to lead the Left Democratic Front campaign in the district

Sunny Joseph claims that none of the available visuals show KSU workers assaulted the Minister; he demands that the cases charged against them be withdrawn

The CPI(M) party is opposing the allotment of land to Adani for a 'Google' Data Centre in Visakhapatnam.

The CPI(M) is projected to retain the Kuttiyadi and Perambra seats in the upcoming Assembly elections.

M V Jayarajan alleged that a wreath had earlier been placed at the minister's official residence in Thiruvananthapuram to symbolise that she was "dead".

The CPI(M) has urged Chandrababu Naidu to stop the handing over of Road Transport Corporation (RTC) depots to private electric bus operators.

CPI(M) leader Shanmugam has expressed doubts about AIADMK's role in the NDA's seat-sharing discussions for the Tamil Nadu Assembly election, noting that some alliance parties indicated they would only negotiate with the BJP.

A case has been registered against activists of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) for allegedly attacking police officers.

A scuffle erupted at the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation as CPI(M) and BJP councillors clashed outside the Mayor's office, with CPI(M) demanding the resignation of a BJP councillor.

The CPI(M) conducted a post-mortem of its election loss in Kerala, attributing it to factors such as Muslim backlash, the Sabarimala gold theft, and a Yogi message at an Ayappa event.

Five individuals were arrested and 11 detained after CPI(M) activists attacked Enforcement Directorate vehicles following raids at the former Chief Minister Vijayan's home in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

The appointment of the Kerala Poll Chief as VD Satheesan's Secretary has drawn criticism from opposition parties, with CPI(M) questioning the credibility of recent elections and BJP accusing Congress of hypocrisy.

CPI(M) veteran Jayarajan's visit to a temple has ignited a storm of controversy in Kerala, prompting questions and discussions within political circles.

Speculation arises in Kannur, India, regarding whether a cadre revolt has sealed the fate of the CPI(M) party in the region.

Pinarayi Vijayan, a CPI(M) stalwart, was seen trailing in early trends for the 2026 Kerala elections in his stronghold Dharmadam constituency. A third consecutive win appears unlikely for him.

VK Prasanth of CPI(M) is looking to retain his Vattiyoorkavu seat in the upcoming 2026 Kerala assembly elections, facing a three-way contest against candidates from BJP and Congress.

CPI(M) youth leader Kalatan Dasgupta, who has not previously held any legislative position, is set to fight his first major electoral contest in West Bengal.

This article provides an analysis of Kerala's CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF), detailing its key parties, history, and prospects for the 2026 assembly elections. The LDF has been in power since 2016, securing a second consecutive term in 2021.

I-PAC co-founder Vinesh Chandel was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on charges related to illicit money generation, with a court noting reasons to believe an I-PAC director was involved. This legal action took place just days before the West Bengal assembly elections.

As Kerala's elections approach, the Nemom constituency is preparing for a fierce triangular contest, with Congress candidate KS Sabarinadhan aiming to shift voter sentiment against CPI(M) and BJP.

West Bengal's political landscape is seeing a significant increase in dynastic representation across major parties like TMC, BJP, Congress, and CPI(M) for the upcoming 2026 assembly elections.

CPI(M) legislator V Sivankutty stated that Kerala's Nemom constituency is not a stronghold for any single party, highlighting the tough competition he faces from BJP's Rajeev Chandrasekhar and Congress's KS Sabarinadhan in the upcoming elections.

Chief Minister Vijayan has conducted 20 interviews over three days in a media blitz, addressing various issues from Sabarimala to the alleged CPI(M)-BJP deal.

The CPI(M) in Kerala is grappling with internal rebellion and anti-incumbency sentiment ahead of the assembly polls, as four leaders challenge the party leadership over concerns of nepotism and corruption.

UDF would back G Sudhakaran, who is contesting in Ambalappuzha constituency, P K Sasi in Ottapalam, T K Govindan in Taliparamba, and V Kunhikrishnan in Payyannur

BJP candidate B Gopalakrishnan's call for a 'Hindu MLA' to reclaim Guruvayur has sparked a political row and backlash, with the Kerala Students Union filing a complaint and CPI(M) labeling it 'hate speech' and vowing to approach the Election Commission.

BJP leader Sobha Surendran has dismissed allegations by Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan of a secret deal between the BJP and CPI(M) in the Kerala Assembly polls, attributing Satheesan's remarks to his party's fear of defeat.

CPI(M) calls it a ‘hate speech’ and vows to move the Election Commission.

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)) remains firm in its demand for six seats in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly election, leading to a continued stalemate in alliance talks with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK).

A CPI(M) candidate from Kaliganj, who tragically lost her daughter in a bomb blast during a TMC victory march, has expressed her determination to continue fighting, stating she has nothing more to lose.

Kerala, which was recently rechristened as Keralam, will vote in a single phase on April 9. The votes for the 140-member assembly will be counted on May 4.

Kerala's ruling CPI (M) suffered a major blow on Monday, as party veteran TK Govindan severed all ties with the organisation and declared his intent to contest as an independent candidate from the Marxist stronghold of Taliparamba.

A secretary of the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) and a former CPI(M) councillor have reportedly joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Kerala.

CPI(M) is fielding all its incumbent MLAs, except in Koyilandy. Seat-sharing talks are reportedly in the final stages in the UDF and NDA.

Sudhakaran, however, says he has ‘no plans of abandoning the Communist party’s ideals, to which he remains steadfast to’, or to join any other party or front

Congress leader describes ‘treatment’ meted out to Sudhakaran as a ‘grave injustice against a sincere communist’ who had served the party for decades

Sudhakaran, a four-time MLA and two-time minister, told reporters that he has not renewed his membership in the CPI(M) as a branch member

CPI(M) organises a parallel inauguration of the two road stretches of NH 66 before Prime Minister inaugurated it

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has reprimanded its leaders for making sexist remarks in Palakkad.

The CPI(M) has criticized the Central government for increasing LPG prices and demanded an immediate rollback of the hike.

Actor Mammootty's visit to a Wayanad township to meet landslide-affected families has sparked political controversy after a hot mic captured him asking a CPI(M) district secretary not to 'tail' him.

Leaders of the CPI(M) party have stated that Sasi may be allowed to return to the party if he rectifies his past mistakes.

CPI(M) State committee member and former MP C.S. Sujatha and Alappuzha district secretariat member G. Harishankar call on Sudhakaran at his house. Sujatha, however, later downplays the visit, calling it “routine”

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has announced the expulsion of P.K. Sasi from the party.

Veteran CPI(M) leader G Sudhakaran has decided not to renew his party membership, signaling a potential break with the party after 63 years.

CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat says Prime Minister Narendra Modi has “bowed” in front of U.S. President Donald Trump and has held Israel Prime Minister “Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloodied hands”

The CPI(M) has criticized the Congress party regarding the controversy surrounding the Thalassery riots.

M.V. Govindan announced that the CPI(M) party will release its list of candidates for the upcoming Assembly polls by March 8 or 9.

The CPI(M) is experiencing internal unrest regarding the party's future in Kerala, despite the LDF achieving a hattrick, raising questions about its ideological direction.

CPI(M) will announce its candidates within a week, says general secretary M.A. Baby. Party will decide on Chief Ministerial candidate only after the LDF emerges victorious

The Congress party has condemned an attack by CPI(M) on its party office located at Kuzhoor, Lalur.

Kerala Health Minister Veena George sustained an injury, leading to attacks on Congress offices in Kannur and her transfer to MCH, with a wreath found at a Congress office in Thalassery.

CPI(M) and DYFI have staged a protest in Ernakulam following an injury to Veena George amidst a KSU protest.

The CPI(M) is reportedly facing its toughest challenge yet in Bengal, with the article suggesting the issue extends beyond figures like Pratikur Rahman.

CPI(M) State secretary M.V. Govindan stated that no one will be shielded in the Sabarimala gold theft case, emphasizing that conclusions await the SIT investigation.

Ahead of an INDIA bloc meeting, the CPI(M) has sent a strongly worded letter to Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, urging the party to stop acting as a 'facilitator' for the Enforcement Directorate and the Modi government.

A political controversy has erupted in Kerala between the Left and BJP parties following the full recitation of 'Vande Mataram' at a new cabinet's oath-taking ceremony, with the CPI(M) criticizing the move and the BJP retorting.

The recent exit polls predict that the Congress-led UDF will win in the Assembly polls and the CPI(M)-headed LDF would come second.

In Bengal, the CPI(M) is focusing on young candidates to position itself as an alternative and break the dominance of the TMC and BJP in the upcoming elections.

Minakshi Mukherjee is highlighted as a rising figure in West Bengal's Left politics, set to contest from Uttarpara in 2026 as part of CPI(M)'s youth-focused leadership.

CPI(M) leader John Brittas has urged the education minister to take urgent action regarding recent student suicides at NIT Kurukshetra, calling for an investigation and enhanced support systems.

Analysis highlights key seats and the high stakes for the upcoming Kerala Assembly Elections in 2026, described as a do-or-die battle for Congress and CPI(M) in a three-way contest.

CPI(M) leader Pinarayi Vijayan is campaigning for an unprecedented third consecutive term as Chief Minister of Kerala, focusing on development. Meanwhile, BJP's Rajeev Chandrasekhar predicts a future shift to a two-coalition system in the state's politics.

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan faces a significant political challenge as the opposition Congress-led UDF backs independent CPI(M) candidates, raising questions about the state's 'alternating power' trend.

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has hit back at Rahul Gandhi, stating he 'lacks basic understanding' after Gandhi accused the CPI(M) and BJP of having a 'secret deal'.

Political analysis suggests cracks are appearing in the CPI(M)'s stronghold in Kerala, raising questions about whether the Congress party can replicate its local body triumph in the upcoming Assembly polls.

A controversy has erupted in India after a letter sent to political parties by the Election Commission bore the BJP Kerala seal, which the poll body has attributed to a 'clerical error' following a complaint by CPI(M).

Expelled CPI(M) leader P.K. Sasi will contest as a UDF-backed Independent in Ottappalam after the Congress party decided against allotting him its 'hand' symbol due to local party objections.

Former CPI(M) Minister G. Sudhakaran has filed his papers as a 'people’s Independent' candidate in Ambalappuzha, breaking his long association with the party after feeling discriminated against regarding a term waiver for contesting Assembly polls.

The delay in finalising seat-sharing has stalled the next phase of identifying constituencies and announcing candidates

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has criticized CPI(M) defectors, including G. Sudhakaran and T.K. Govindan, accusing them of betraying their political legacy and weakening the party due to 'parliamentary ambitions'.

Breaking from expectations of retaining most of its 15 sitting MLAs, whose average age is above 63, the party introduced 11 new faces, including six young leaders, two women and one non-Muslim…

The CPI(M) has urged for the immediate intervention of Naidu to ensure the urgent restoration of the Chirala Canal Mouth.

The CPI(M) has expelled T.K. Govindan from the party, with K.K. Ragesh alleging opportunism as the reason for the disciplinary action.

The district secretariat member of the party unhappy with the party fielding P.K. Shyamala at Taliparamba. He says since party secretary M.V. Govindan was a three-time MLA from the constituency, the seat should not be given to his wife for the fourth term. T.K. Govindan plans to enter the fray as in Independent

Congress screening committee has decided not to field a party candidate in Ambalappuzha and to extend support to dissident CPI(M) leader G. Sudhakaran instead, according to sources

CPI(M) leader Shanmugam stated that if the Congress and DMDK parties are allocated more seats, his party, CPI(M), should also receive its fair share in the DMK-led alliance for the upcoming elections, having already conveyed their stance to the seat-sharing committee.

State secretary says it is superfluous to discuss Sudhakaran who has severed links with the party. He says the Ambalappuzha constituency will remain with the LDF since “the vote is for the party, not personalities.”

It seeks explanation on his alleged role in the Sabarimala gold theft case

The Kerala High Court has upheld the life imprisonment of five RSS-BJP workers convicted in the murder of a CPI(M) worker, highlighting the tragic loss of life due to political rivalry.

CPI(M)’s V. Sivadasan says the PM being a friend of U.S. President Donald Trump has not solved the crisis.

A case has been registered against 15 CPI(M) workers for allegedly assaulting police officers in Peringome, India.

The CPI(M) cleaned up a Sanskrit college and publicly criticized the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation's waste management practices.

During a rally in Kerala, Rahul Gandhi accused Prime Minister Modi of being 'afraid of Epstein files' and claimed that the CPI(M) party is 'controlled by Modi'.

In Kerala, the CPI(M)'s focus on development initiatives has reportedly put the Congress party on the defensive ahead of elections.

CPI(M) Palakkad secretary Suresh Babu is considering legal action against former MLA P.K. Sasi, who was expelled from the party after alleging that a prime accused in a spirit smuggling case was elevated to party district leadership.

While CPI(M) leaders insist that his exit will not dent the party’s prospects, UDF hopes to leverage his influence

In a Facebook post, Sudhakaran says he has not applied for membership scrutiny (an annual intra-party exercise) because he feels the CPI(M)’s State and district (Alappuzha) leadership has ‘spurned and ridiculed him’

Questioning whether the Prime Minister has prior knowledge of the strike, CPI(M) leader Raghavulu accuses the TDP-JSP combine and YSRCP of remaining silent on the issue

Indian Union Muslim League leader Sayyid Munavar Ali Shihab Thangal pays tribute to Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei who was killed in the attack

It was earlier rumoured that the veteran leader may not contest due to health concerns. The party faced major setbacks in the local body election in Idukki, prompting a rethink

The CPI(M) general secretary refutes claims of an alliance with BJP, stating the party is fighting both the TMC and BJP in West Bengal and accuses both of fueling communal polarization.

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan advised actor Mohanlal to laugh off baseless allegations and an 'arrogant image' attributed to him for being a CPI(M) leader.

CPI(M) State secretary M.V. Govindan dismisses Congress claims that George feigned injury, while Congress leaders accuse her of using the incident to distract from ongoing issues in the State’s public health sector.

Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala has stated that the BJP is attracting more votes from the CPI(M) than from the Congress in Kerala, discussing the UDF's election strategy amid disillusionment with the LDF government.

Chief Minister Pinarayi has condemned the KSU attack on Veena George, leading to calls for statewide protests by CPI(M), LDF, and SFI.

The CPI(M) has submitted a memorandum to the Puducherry Chief Secretary, urging the immediate conduct of local body elections, citing hampered development.

CPI(M) leader P. Shanmugam expressed confidence that the DMK will disprove claims that it cannot win consecutive terms in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly election, with CPI(M) seeking a two-digit number of seats in alliance talks.