CPI Stands Firm on Deputy Leader of Opposition Demand in Kerala
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The CPI remains committed to its demand for the Deputy Leader of the Opposition post in the Kerala Legislative Assembly and announces protests against the Election Commission.
The Hindu — KeralaThe brief
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- The Communist Party of India is negotiating with the Communist Party of India (Marxist) regarding the position of Deputy Leader of the Opposition.
- State secretary Binoy Viswam stated the party is also preparing for protests against the Election Commission concerning recent electoral roll revisions.
- Additional demonstrations are scheduled for October 14 to address issues like financial aid for flood victims and the restoration of specific pension schemes.
- These actions reflect ongoing political tensions between the LDF coalition partners and national electoral authorities.
What to watch next
- Follow-up discussions between CPI and CPI(M) regarding the Deputy Leader of the Opposition post.
- LDF Parliamentary Party meeting schedule after the resolution of the opposition leader issue.
- Outcome of nationwide protests against the Election Commission between September 26 and October 2.
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Binoy Viswam
CPI State secretary
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“the party remained firm in its demand for the Deputy Leader of the Opposition post in the Keralam Legislative Assembly.”
In the article
…Communist Party of India (CPI) State secretary Binoy Viswam on Friday (September 25, 2026) said the party remained firm in its demand for the Deputy Leader of the Opposition post in the Keralam Legislative Assembly. Mr. Viswam pointed out that the first round of discussions on the issue with the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] had been completed and that more talks would follow. He expressed confidence that the two…
“the Election Commission (EC) of undermining democratic rights through the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.”
In the article
…of the Left Democratic Front (LDF) Parliamentary Party could take place only after a resolution was found to the contentious issue. SIR issue Addressing a press conference in Thiruvananthapuram, the CPI leader accused the Election Commission (EC) of undermining democratic rights through the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. He alleged that 13 crore people have been removed from the voters’ lists without any proper criteria, and claimed that Dalits, Adivasis, poor people and other marginalised sections were being targeted. Mr. Viswam also…
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