CPI conference calls for united front against Centre’s financial curbs

The Communist Party of India (CPI) State conference, being held in Alappuzha, has called for a broad united front against the Union government’s “financial embargo”.

Speaking to media persons on Thursday (September 11, 2025), CPI leader and Agriculture Minister P. Prasad, citing the Centre’s denial of financial aid to Kerala in the aftermath of the 2024 Wayanad landslides, said that discrimination persists even in providing assistance for natural calamities in the country. “While imposing restrictions on foreign countries that came forward to help Kerala, the Union government amended the law to allow States such as Maharashtra to receive foreign assistance,” Mr. Prasad said.

The CPI meet observed that it is a matter of pride that Kerala is moving forward by increasing its own revenue despite the continued financial curbs by the Union government. “Greater attention should be given to addressing the needs of the marginalised sections. The people who support the Left Democratic Front want development projects to be implemented by setting clear priorities,” Mr. Prasad said.

The State conference noted that in recent years, attempts to create communal divisions among the people of Kerala have intensified. The meet called for a strong fight against both majority and minority communalism. It also sought new legislation to curb superstition and social evils.

Seventeen delegates from various districts took part in the discussion on the political report presented by CPI State secretary Binoy Viswam. National Executive member K. Prakash Babu replied to the discussion on the political report.

On Friday, the final day of the conference, Mr. Viswam will reply to the discussion on the organisational report.

At 3 p.m., the volunteer parade will begin from Muppalam in Alappuzha. CPI general secretary D. Raja will inaugurate the public meeting on the Alappuzha beach.