Thiruvananthapuram: The CPM state secretariat has urged the public to dismiss fabricated stories circulated by a section of the media regarding the assembly election review report approved by the state committee. This time, the election review was prepared after extensive discussions across various CPM units, incorporating their inputs. The final report was drafted and endorsed after examining the points raised during those discussions. Additionally, public feedback was invited via social media and online platforms.
Unprecedented Scrutiny
“Through this, CPM is advancing an unusually extensive scrutiny, unprecedented in Kerala’s political history. However, propaganda campaigns are being orchestrated to weaken this broad and exemplary initiative,” the state secretariat stated on Monday. CPM carries out organizational work that upholds democratic centralism and inner-party democracy. Those who do not understand this organizational practice are leading these misleading campaigns, it added.
Govindan Denies Leadership Change Reports
Party state secretary M V Govindan rejected reports suggesting that at a Thiruvananthapuram district committee meeting, he asserted that nobody should dream of replacing him and Pinarayi Vijayan from the party secretary and opposition leader posts. It is for the first time that CPM is responding to each and every report that seeks to present a picture different from its official version of developments within the party.
The party as a whole conducted a detailed review of the assembly election defeat. By examining criticisms raised by party workers at branch meetings, the party is making necessary corrections. “The party can criticize and correct a functionary if he makes a mistake; this applies to all functionaries,” Govindan said.
Public Engagement and Future Plans
CPM is seeking public opinions to face challenges in the new era and has received tens of thousands of suggestions. This demonstrates the people’s trust and love for CPM. Considering their suggestions, CPM will formulate an action plan at the expanded state committee meeting planned in August, Govindan added.
