Kerala’s red brigade is on the move. CPI(M)’s 17-member state secretariat opened its pivotal session Saturday, igniting the candidate selection engine for the Assembly elections.
The agenda spotlights an early roster of contenders, launching the party’s methodical internal hunt. It’s a foundational step in building an unbeatable lineup.
Protocol is clear: Pinpoint internal stars, route to districts for buy-in, then finalize at state helm. This democratic filter promises a battle-tested team.
Spotlight on attendees—CM Vijayan, five ministers (Riyas, Cherian, Balagopal, Rajeev, Vasavan), secretary Govindan, Shailaja, LDF’s Ramakrishnan. Veterans Isaac, E.P. & M.V. Jayarajan, Swaraj, others pack the room.
Rumors swirl for Sujatha, Saleeka, Sathi Devi, and icons Sreemathi, Karim. Strategic picks could reshape the contest.
Hattrick bid faces headwinds from local defeats—lost bastions, one corporation left from five. Yet 2021’s 62/75 haul inspires. CPI(M) strategizes shrewdly, aiming to turn setbacks into surge.