CPI(M) to undertake major organisational reforms at extended State Committee meeting in the shadow of mounting troubles
Extended State Committee meeting, scheduled to begin in Kozhikode on Sunday, may initiate measures to bring in greater transparency and accountability on the part of the leadership, says a party leader. The style of functioning of the party could change from high-voltage events to home visits and neighbourhood gatherings. District committee members are likely to be tasked with overseeing and…
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] is set to undertake significant organizational reforms at an extended State Committee meeting in Kozhikode. The meeting, intended as a course-correction exercise, has been overshadowed by mounting troubles, including the ED's move to implicate Polit Bureau member Pinarayi Vijayan and his son-in-law in corruption cases.
The party leadership recognizes the need for reform and believes that mounting dissent, particularly in party strongholds like Thrikkarippur, Payyannur, and Taliparamba, indicates a diminishing respect for organizational leadership. The meeting is expected to initiate measures to promote transparency and accountability, with a potential shift from high-voltage events to localized gatherings.
The Polit Bureau has also launched an investigation into deviant behavior among senior leaders and reviewed responses from Central Committee members. The extended State Committee meeting will also address the need for a more adaptable approach in training cadres, with consideration given to the evolving social, class, and demographic structures of the state.
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