Kerala’s CPM State Secretary M V Govindan’s recent statement that the party had never stated that the Muslim League was a communal party triggered speculations and controversy in political circles.
The CPM considers Muslim League as a party that works democratically for the welfare of the minorities. The party’s records reiterate the same, he had said. Asked if EMS had not termed the Muslim League as “a party with communal colour”, he said that it was not correct. The Muslim League was a partner in the EMS government in 1967, so what is the issue?, Govindan retorted.