CPI(M) Thiruvananthapuram district leaders reject reports of internal differences, factionalism
CPI(M) leaders in Thiruvananthapuram held a joint press conference to deny reports of internal factionalism and differences within the party. They dismissed rumors regarding the absence of certain leaders at a recent protest as media-driven propaganda.
Why it matters
Internal party stability is crucial for the CPI(M)'s political influence in Kerala, especially during ongoing protests against major infrastructure deals.
Portraying a picture of unity at a joint press conference of top district leaders, the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] Thiruvananthapuram district leadership in Kerala on Friday (July 10, 2026) rejected reports of internal differences and factionalism within the party.
The absence of CPI(M) leader and former General Education Minister V. Sivankutty from a protest programmed organised by the CPI(M) at Vizhinjam against the Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited’s decision to divest its 49% stake in Adani Vizhinjam Port Private Limited to Switzerland-based MSC Group had led to speculations.
Mr. Sivankutty, who appeared at the joint press conference with CPI(M) district secretary V. Joy as well as CPI(M) leaders Kadakampally Surendran and D.K. Murali, rubbished the reports of him having differences with the district leadership.
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