'Will cooperate with Congress wherever possible; BJP is growing even in CPM's area of ​​influence: General Secretary MA Baby

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: BJP is growing not only at the expense of Congress but also in the sphere of influence of CPM, said CPM General Secretary M.A. Baby. He said at Meet the Press in Kesari that the party will cooperate with Congress wherever possible to remove BJP from power.

"The Congress has an important role to play in defeating the BJP and the neo-fascist forces. I don't know if they understand that. If they do, there should be an effort to correct the economic policy that has been in place since the Narasimha Rao government, which has been appeasing the monopolies. The influence of the CPM and the Left parties should be increased tenfold to eliminate neo-fascism. We should recognize the shortcomings and move forward. The party will regain its influence in Bengal and Tripura. The CPM has not been able to make the section whose interests it protects understand the same. Such sections are stuck in caste-based divisions. The opportunity for continued rule in Kerala was created by establishing a strong relationship with all sections of the people. There was a feeling in Kerala earlier that rallying behind the BJP was bad. It has not been the case since the BJP came to power at the Centre. Prominent figures from different fields are becoming Pranchiyettans and changing their stand for honours. Why doesn't the organization that is conducting the Asha strike try to join hands with other organizations for a coordinated strike? They are not protesting against the central government. They were just singing songs with the central minister."

'No one is above anyone in CPM'

Baby said that no one is above anyone in CPM and that it does not mean that one is above another when it comes to different elements in the party. "Pinarayi Vijayan is superior in age and experience. When Covid and natural disasters hit, he became the reason for every household through his administration. Many governors protect the interests of the Sangh Parivar. CMRL company paid money to the Chief Minister's daughter Veena after providing proper service. She has paid taxes for it."

P Jayarajan is a miracle

"P Jayarajan has many fans. He is a living miracle. People worship him. People call him Chentharakam, Kanne, Karale. Criticism arises when it feels that it is crossing the line," Baby said.