Communist Party of India (Marxist)
Coverage of Communist Party of India (Marxist) in the Nexus archive.
- Kerala Governor gives assent to Seshadrinathan’s appointment as State Election Commissioner
Kerala Governor gave assent to Seshadrinathan’s appointment as State Election Commissioner. The nomination faced criticism from Congress and the Communist Party of India (Marxist) for allegedly linking him to the RSS.
- Kerala High Court rejects plea challenging election of K.C. Venugopal in 2024 Lok Sabha elections
The Kerala High Court dismissed a challenge to K.C. Venugopal's 2024 Lok Sabha election victory. A.M. Ariff, a Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader, had contested the election results.
- 'Outrageous': Indian tech hub names road for Trump, drawing criticism from Modi's party
A road in Hyderabad, India’s opposition-ruled tech hub, was renamed 'Donald Trump Avenue' near the US consulate and major tech companies, drawing criticism from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling party and other political groups. The move, criticized as 'hypocrisy' by Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party, comes amid strained US-India relations over tariffs, Russian oil purchases, and ties to Pakistan, though the Congress party defended it as a gesture of growing bilateral ties.
- India's communists once ruled millions. What happened to them?
India's communist parties, once governing states like West Bengal and Kerala, have declined in influence and now struggle for political relevance. Their historical dominance and current challenges highlight shifts in India's political landscape.