Archive · 18 Jun 2025
Nilambur Bypoll: Old Alliances Controversy Reignites
People are arguing again about whether one of the parties in the Nilambur bypoll, the CPI(M), worked with the Jan Sangh a long time ago.
One side says they did, to try and win elections.
The other side says they worked with a different party, not the Jan Sangh, and that they don't want votes from the RSS.
This debate is happening because of the upcoming bypoll.
It's a big deal for the parties involved.
A debate emerged over the CPI(M)'s alleged past ties with the Jan Sangh during the 1970s.
Congress candidate Aryadan Shoukath claimed the CPI(M) allied with the Jan Sangh to remove the Congress.
CPI(M) candidate M Swaraj said the party cooperated with the Janata Party, not the Jan Sangh.
Swaraj stated the CPI(M) opposed RSS influence within the Janata Party.
The Nilambur bypoll is seen as significant for the ruling CPI(M)-led LDF and opposition Congress-led UDF.
- Who
- Involves CPI(M), Congress, and Janata Party, and Jan Sangh.
- What
- A debate has emerged regarding alleged alliances between the CPI(M) and Jan Sangh.
- When
- Debate emerged during the lead-up to the Nilambur bypoll.
- Where
- Nilambur, Kerala.
- Why
- The bypoll is seen as a prestigious battle between LDF and UDF.
CPI(M)
Congress-UDF
Past Alliances
CPI(M)
Cooperated with Janata Party.
Congress-UDF
Allied with RSS-linked Jan Sangh.
- Location
- Nilambur, Kerala
- Key Parties
- CPI(M), Congress
- Election Type
- Bypoll
- Controversy
- Alleged CPI(M) ties with Jan Sangh
