Pinarayi Vijayan Slams 'RSS Agenda' in Kerala; CPIM Admits Electoral Setbacks

In a high-stakes political gathering in Kozhikode on September 15, 2026, Pinarayi Vijayan, now serving as the Opposition Leader, launched a scathing attack on the current UDF government and the BJP, alleging a systematic conspiracy to dismantle the Communist Party of India (Marxist). The event, the concluding public meeting of the CPIM extended state committee, highlighted a sharp internal contrast within the party: while Vijayan focused on external enemies, General Secretary M.A. Baby offered a rare admission of internal failure.

Vijayan's Offensive: Allegations of 'RSS Agenda' and Media Bias

Pinarayi Vijayan asserted that the Communist Party is facing a coordinated assault from the Centre and the BJP. He specifically accused the UDF government, led by Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan, of surrendering to an "RSS agenda." According to Vijayan, this is evident in the government's handling of the Waqf Board, the implementation of the PM SHRI scheme, and appointments of Vice Chancellors in universities [3].

Beyond policy, Vijayan targeted the media, claiming that "right-wing print media in Kerala fabricated news" to hunt and destroy the communist movement [2]. He further contrasted the current administration with the previous LDF governance, claiming that Kerala was protected from the implementation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) and the National Population Register (NPR) only because the LDF was in power.

Internal Reflection: M.A. Baby on Electoral Defeat

While Vijayan's rhetoric focused on external conspiracies, CPIM General Secretary M.A. Baby provided a more introspective analysis of the party's recent performance. Baby openly admitted to "severe electoral defeats" and setbacks, identifying two primary causes:

• External Factors: A "far-right communal-sectarian consolidation" within Kerala.
• Internal Factors: The admission that there were "small and large shortcomings" within the CPIM's own functioning [1].

Key Political Contrasts in the CPIM Strategy

Perspective	Pinarayi Vijayan (Opposition Leader)	M.A. Baby (General Secretary)
Cause of Crisis	Organized attacks by BJP/RSS and right-wing media.	Communal consolidation and internal party flaws.
Focus	External offensive and ideological defense.	Internal correction and admitting failures.
Solution	CPIM must grow and advance to resist opposition.	Need for corrections in party approach and activity.

The meeting concluded with a call for the party to reorganize and regain its strength, with Vijayan emphasizing that the LDF would continue to maintain a strong stance against the current government's policies.