Kerala is witnessing an unprecedented political development. Senior leaders of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) have been issuing Islamophobic rants. This is quite unexpected from a Communist party, which claims to have a principled stand on minority issues. In recent weeks, statements by some party figures have sparked sharp debate within political and civil society circles. Critics argue that such rhetoric risks undermining the CPI(M)’s long-held image as a secular force that stands firmly with minorities and marginalized communities.

Source: Indian Express March 07, 2026 13:48 UTC