Ex-Kerala CM Vijayan faces heat as CPI(M) soul searching turns into leadership revolt - Social News XYZ

Thiruvananthapuram, May 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) For nearly three decades, Pinarayi Vijayan stood as the unquestioned strongman of the CPI(M) in Kerala. Now, the Assembly poll debacle has triggered a wave of dissent against Vijayan. From the... - Social News XYZ

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After the Left’s crushing electoral defeat in Kerala, CPI(M) leaders are debating Pinarayi Vijayan’s future and whether the veteran leader should continue as the face of the Opposition. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/can-pinarayi-still-lead-keralas-left-after-historic-electoral-setback-iywvnm5o?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #PinarayiVijayan #CPIM #KeralaPolitics #KeralaNews

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சட்டமன்றத் தேர்தலில் மக்களின் தீர்ப்பை ஏற்றுக் கொள்கிறோம். இத்தேர்தலில் வெற்றி பெற்ற யு.டி.எஃப் கூட்டணிக்கு எங்கள் வாழ்த்துகளைத் தெரிவித்துக் கொள்கிறோம். இடது ஜனநாயக முன்னணிக்கு (LDF) இது முற்றிலும் எதிர்பாராத தேர்தல் முடிவாகும். அனைத்து வகையான பொய்ப் பிரச்சாரங்கள் மற்றும் தாக்குதல்களுக்கு இடையிலும் எல்.டி.எஃப்-க்கு மக்கள் அளித்த

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CPI, an ally of DMK, has begun internal discussions on whether to support TVK in forming a government in Tamil Nadu following the recent Assembly election https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/cpi-support-tvk-government-formation-tamil-nadu-hrst1q51?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #CPIM #TVK #TamilNaduPolitics #Vijay #DMK
Is Pinarayi Vijayan set to lead the Opposition? The CPM State Secretariat gives a thumbs up to Vijayan, citing the need to avoid the image of a "political retreat". K N Balagopal tipped for Deputy Leader. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/unanimous-cpm-state-secretariat-support-for-pinarayi-to-be-kerala-lop-decision-now-rests-with-him-qor50z1x?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #PinarayiVijayan #KeralaPolitics #CPIM #LeaderOfOpposition #KeralaLDF

The second one uses region-wise data to show minority-significant districts were key to UDF's big win in the state, making it clear that the consolidation of Muslim and Christian votes paved their way to getting 100+ seats. https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/udfs-big-gains-came-in-minority-dominated-districts-101777954954016.html (2/2)

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2 data stories on LDF's worst showing in Kerala and UDF's return to power in the state in today' HT.

The 1st one looks at data to make sense of the overall results, including the BJP winning three seats. Comparing these results to those of the past, including the 2024 parliamentary and 2025 local body elections. https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/not-just-a-swing-scale-sets-kerala-poll-verdict-apart-101777951473063.html (1/2)

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✊ Red Salutes & Solidarity
As an atheist and anarchist, I extend my heartiest congratulations to the winning candidates of DMK, VCK, CPI, and CPIM. Your victory in these constituencies is a vital stand for social justice! 🚩

Also, a big congratulations to Vijay brother and TVK for a historic debut. Here's to a future of secularism, equality, and the fight for the marginalized! ✊🖤❤️

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