Communist Party of India (Marxist)

Kerala's MA Baby is the new CPM General Secretary, succeeding Sitaram Yechury. The appointment, approved by the Politburo, faced internal opposition and highlights shifting power dynamics within the party.

Eight CPM workers have been sentenced to life imprisonment for the 2005 murder of BJP worker Sooraj in Kannur. The Thalassery Principal Sessions Court found them guilty of direct involvement and conspiracy in the politically motivated crime.

CPM Kannur District Secretary M.V. Jayarajan defends party workers convicted in the 2005 Sooraj murder case, claiming their innocence and alleging fabricated confessions.

CPIM's party conference discussed organizational weaknesses alongside the Lakshmi Bhandar scheme. The scheme's impact on Mamata Banerjee's electoral success was a key point of discussion in all area conferences.

The CPIM has dissolved the Karunagappally area committee due to rising inner-party factionalism, public protests, and street demonstrations, appointing a temporary ad-hoc committee to oversee area activities.

The Thalassery Additional Sessions Court has sentenced four RSS workers - Pranu Babu, Nidhish, Shijil, and Ujesh - to life imprisonment for the 2011 murder of CPI(M) activist Ashraf in Thalassery.

KPCC social media cell convener P. Sarin has reportedly agreed to contest as the CPM candidate in the Palakkad by-election, with an official announcement expected soon. His candidacy is set to heighten the competition, especially with Youth Congress president Rahul Mamkoottathil contesting as the Congress candidate.

P.V. Anvar will launch Democratic Movement of Kerala (DMK), a social organization aiming to contest local and by-elections.The event will take place at Jaseela Junction near the bypass road in Manjeri at 5 pm today.

Malappuram MLA PV Anvar declared the formation of a new political party amid a tussle with the Left Democratic Front (LDF) and controversies. He criticised the tendency to label people based on their religion when they exit political parties.

PV Anvar criticizes the Chief Minister's response to gold smuggling allegations, calling it abnormal. Anvar challenges the government to take action against him, stating that he has public support and is prepared to face consequences. He highlights the potential impact on the LDF, suggesting they could lose 25 panchayats in Malappuram, Kozhikode, and Palakkad districts if they continue to challenge him.