LDF's Resilience and the Political Challenges Ahead in Kerala

CPI(M) General Secretary M A Baby insisted on Monday that the ruling LDF's setback in the recent Kerala local body elections was a temporary hiccup, forecasting a victorious outcome in the forthcoming assembly polls. Drawing a parallel with football, Baby compared it to Argentina's World Cup journey, where an initial defeat led to eventual success.

According to Baby, senior Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar echoed the sentiment, suggesting Pinarayi Vijayan's leadership will retain power in Kerala. Aiyar's supportive stance, despite criticism from the Congress leadership, was framed as reflective of public opinion.

Criticizing the NDA government, Baby targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi over trade agreements, alleging assaults on India's sovereignty. He committed CPI(M) to collaborative agitation against controversial policies, including planned marches and campaigns in northern India, rallying against labor codes and divisive national orders.