[Marxistindia] On the Assembly Election Results

[news from the cpi(m)]

May 4, 2026

Press Statement

 

The Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) has issued the
following statement:

 

On the Assembly Election Results

 

The two major features of the assembly election results are the serious
setback to the Left Democratic Front (LDF) in Keralam and the victory of the
BJP in West Bengal. The DMK-led alliance also suffered a setback in Tamil
Nadu, where the TVK led by Vijay emerged as a major force.

 

The BJP was able to retain Assam and along with the NR Congress, once again
won in Puducherry.

 

The LDF was defeated in Keralam after ten years of continuous rule, during
which it had done its best for the welfare of the people and to meet their
aspirations, given the financial constraints imposed by the BJP-led Union
government.

 

In West Bengal, the BJP benefited from several factors, including the strong
anti-incumbency against the corrupt TMC government. Its communal, divisive
and vitriolic hate campaign, the huge amounts of money they spent, and the
misuse of Central agencies including the Election Commission of India (ECI),
the SIR exercise, have all contributed to their victory. Even in such a
polarised situation, the Left could marginally improve its performance.

 

In West Bengal, Assam and Puducherry, the results show the ascendancy of
right-wing communal forces led by the BJP, which is a matter of deep concern
for all the secular, progressive and democratic forces.

 

The CPI(M) thanks the people and cadres who have reposed their faith in the
Party and its allies and voted for it. The CPI(M) respects the people's
verdict and will introspect on the reasons that led to the defeat of the LDF
in Keralam. We assure that the Party will take all necessary corrective
measures and continue to struggle for the rights of the people and in
defence of secularism and democracy.

 

The upcoming meetings of the Polit Bureau and the Central Committee will
undertake a comprehensive analysis and formulate a plan of action to meet
the challenges posed by the new political situation emerging from the
election results.

 

Muralidharan

(For CPI(M) Central Committee Office)

 

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