Mon Feb 24 17:35:44 UTC 2025: **Kerala CPI(M) Clarification on Draft Resolution Sparks Political Row**

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, February 24, 2025 – A clarification note issued by the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] regarding its draft political resolution has ignited a political debate in Kerala. The note, released ahead of the party’s 24th national conference, addresses concerns about the BJP-RSS’s influence and its potential to lead to neo-fascism.

While acknowledging the emergence of neo-fascist characteristics under ten years of BJP rule, the CPI(M) maintains that India is not yet a fascist or neo-fascist state. This position has drawn criticism from the Leader of the Opposition, V.D. Satheesan, who interprets the note as a tacit endorsement of the Modi government.

Conversely, the CPI has labeled the Modi government as fascist, citing the RSS’s historical links to pre-World War II fascist movements. CPI(M) Central Committee member A.K. Balan accused the Congress of using the CPI(M)’s clarification to deflect from internal party issues, specifically citing Shashi Tharoor’s dissent. Balan defended the party’s stance, emphasizing that a truly fascist state in India would necessitate a vastly different political response. He further stated that the current position aligns with resolutions passed at previous CPI(M) conferences. The clash of viewpoints highlights the deep divisions within Kerala’s political landscape.

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