Dossier
Padmakumar
Coverage of Padmakumar in the Nexus archive.
- CPI(M) weighs action against Padmakumar amid fallout within the party
CPI(M) is considering disciplinary action against Padmakumar amid internal party tensions. Disagreements remain regarding the specifics and severity of the measures to be taken.
- Failure to read political trends and course correct in real time resulted in LDF’s defeat, feels CPI(M)
CPI(M) attributes its defeat to failure to address Vellappally Natesan's anti-Muslim remarks, a covert Congress-BJP alliance, delayed action on Padmakumar in the Sabarimala case, and organisational weaknesses. The party acknowledges its missteps in adapting to political trends and majoritarian Hindutva agendas.