Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 31 (NationPress) The CPI State Secretary of Kerala, Binoy Viswam, recognized on Wednesday that portions of the voting population have shifted away from the Left Democratic Front (LDF) following the recent local body elections. However, he emphasized that the core support for the front remains solid.

Viswam termed the election results as a significant alert, stating that the Left must absorb the lessons from this setback, make necessary adjustments, and progress promptly.

He openly acknowledged that the administration had not effectively conveyed its successes to the public, labeling this as a major shortcoming.

According to him, the insights gained from the local body elections will be crucial for determining the future direction of the Left.

Viswam insisted that preparations for a third consecutive term should initiate without delay, and it is essential to understand why various social groups are distancing themselves from the LDF through sincere self-reflection.

“The people hold ultimate authority,” Viswam stated, asserting that genuine and clear communication with the public is the only viable path ahead.

He noted that there had been criticisms directed at the party leadership during internal CPI meetings, but clarified that such critiques aimed to reinforce, rather than undermine, the LDF.

Reports in the media that depicted these internal discussions as harmful to the front were, according to him, “just stories.”

Viswam described the defeat in the local body elections as surprising but maintained that it does not signify the end for either the LDF or the CPI.

He expressed confidence that the Left would amend its errors and reaffirmed his belief that the LDF would secure a third term.

As part of the corrective measures, Viswam announced that the CPI plans to launch a house-to-house outreach initiative from January 15 to January 30 to connect directly with citizens and understand their issues.

In the realm of national politics, Viswam leveled strong accusations against the Congress, claiming that members of the Congress Working Committee, such as Shashi Tharoor, Digvijay Singh, and Salman Khurshid, are “BJP supporters at heart.”

He reaffirmed that the LDF would never yield to religious extremism.

Addressing the Sabarimala gold-related controversy, Viswam stated that there would be no tolerance for anyone involved in the misappropriation of assets, regardless of their identity.

He insisted that the SIT investigation should continue without interference and that those who benefited illegally must face consequences.