Archive · 28 Jul 2026
CPM Admits Hindutva Influence in Kerala Election Debacle
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has admitted that it was not strong enough to fight against the Hindu nationalist ideas of the BJP and RSS in the 2026 Kerala elections.
The party said this was a bigger problem than just losing the election.
They also said that the BJP's growth in Kerala is a warning that Hindu nationalist ideas are becoming more popular in a state that was once a stronghold of the Left.
The CPM also admitted that some of their actions, like allowing a message from a Hindu nationalist leader to be read at an event, made people think they were not strongly against Hindu nationalism.
The party will now discuss these findings in a meeting in September.
The CPM admitted it is not equipped to counter RSS-BJP Hindutva-communal-corporate propaganda effectively.
The BJP's rise in Kerala is seen as a warning of Hindutva's deep inroads into the state.
The CPM acknowledged it contributed to the perception of softening its stand against Hindutva.
The party's response to anti-Muslim remarks by SNDP Yogam General Secretary Vellappally Natesan was not strong enough.
The CPM will hold an extended state committee meeting in September to discuss the findings.
- Who
- Communist Party of India (Marxist) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
- What
- CPM's review of the 2026 Kerala Assembly election debacle
- When
- Review adopted at the Central Committee meeting from July 11-13, 2026
- Where
- Kerala, India
- Why
- To analyze the party's electoral defeat and the rise of Hindutva influence
CPM's Self-Criticism
BJP's Rising Influence
Party's Weakness Against Hindutva
CPM's Self-Criticism
The CPM admits it is not equipped to counter RSS-BJP Hindutva-communal-corporate propaganda effectively.
BJP's Rising Influence
The BJP's rise in Kerala reflects the growing communal influence driven by the RSS's expanding presence.
Perception of Softening Stand
CPM's Self-Criticism
The CPM acknowledges it contributed to the perception of softening its stand against Hindutva.
BJP's Rising Influence
The BJP's growth is seen as a warning of Hindutva's deep inroads into Kerala.
- Party
- Communist Party of India (Marxist)
- Election Year
- 2026
- State
- Kerala
- BJP Vote Share
- 11.42%
- NDA Vote Share
- 14.2%
- BJP Seats Won
- 3
- Review Meeting Dates
- July 11-13, 2026
- Key Event
- Global Ayyappa Sangamam