Hyderabad April 28
“The Communist Party of India (Marxist), or CPM, has expressed its dissatisfaction with Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s overtures for cooperation, notably his plea to withdraw the party’s candidate from the Bhuvanagiri Lok Sabha seat. Despite the CM’s appeal for unity and support in exchange for MLC, ZP chairman, and corporation chairman posts, the CPM has resolved to maintain its candidate in the Bhuvanagiri contest.
Following a meeting between Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and CPM State Secretary Tammineni Veerabhadram’s team at the CM’s residence on Saturday, discussions lasted for over an hour, but the CPM remained steadfast in its decision. Allegations of strained relations between the CM and the CPM surfaced, compounded by the latter’s indignation over Revanth Reddy’s criticisms of Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan and accusations of a secret BJP deal.
The CPM’s determination to contest the Bhuvanagiri seat underscores its commitment to an independent political agenda. While continuing support for the Congress in the remaining 16 Lok Sabha seats as part of the India Alliance, the CPM’s resolve to field its candidate in Bhuvanagiri signals its intent to maintain its political identity and principles.
In response to the ongoing political dynamics, CPM State Secretary Tammineni Veerabhadram affirmed the party’s decision to contest the Bhuvanagiri constituency, emphasizing the importance of their independent political stance. Veerabhadram urged voters to rally behind the CPM candidate, Mohammad Jahangir, while also endorsing Congress candidates in the state’s other constituencies to thwart BJP’s electoral prospects.”
