CPI(M) Extended State Committee Meeting Begins in Kozhikode

Kozhikode: The three-day extended state committee meeting of the CPI(M) began in Kozhikode on Sunday. Veteran leader Paloli Mohammed Kutty hoisted the party flag. Central Committee members Elamaram Kareem and K K Shailaja presented the martyrdom resolution and condolence resolution, respectively. General Secretary M A Baby inaugurated the meeting.

The meeting will hold discussions and take decisions aimed at providing greater clarity and a more defined direction to the CPI(M)’s new initiatives and activities. Action plans will also be formulated to overcome the party’s defeat in the Assembly elections and expand its influence among the people.

A total of 307 people, including state committee members, district secretariat members and elected office-bearers, will participate in the meeting, which will continue until Tuesday.

A rally attended by one lakh people will be held on Tuesday to mark the conclusion of the meeting. General Secretary M A Baby, Politburo members Pinarayi Vijayan and A Vijayaraghavan, and state secretary M V Govindan will address the rally at freedom square on Kozhikode Beach at 4 pm.