Congress government in Kerala displaying ‘soft Hindutva’ tendencies: CPI(M)
The CPI(M) has accused the Congress-led government in Kerala of adopting 'soft Hindutva' policies and prioritizing corporate interests. The party is currently reviewing its recent electoral performance and plans to announce corrective measures in upcoming state committee meetings.
Why it matters
The critique reflects the shifting political landscape in Kerala and the ideological friction between major opposition parties.
The CPI(M) on Tuesday (July 14, 2026) accused the Congress government in Kerala of displaying “soft Hindutva” tendencies and alleged that it was increasingly working in the interests of corporates rather than people.
Addressing a press conference at the end of a three-day meeting of the party’s Central Committee, CPI(M) general secretary M.A. Baby said sections of the Congress were becoming accommodative of Hindutva ideology. Referring to Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan, he alleged that symptoms of the Congress’s growing proximity to Hindutva politics were visible in Kerala as well.
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