CMP Marks 40th Founding Day with Saturday Convention

Swift Summary

• Event: The Communist Marxist Party (CMP) will celebrate its 40th founding day convention on Saturday at Tagore Theater.
• inauguration: Leader of Opposition V.D. Satheesan will inaugurate the event.
• Flag Hoisting: V.K. Raveendran, Chairman of CMP’s control commission, will hoist the flag.
• Welcoming Delegates: M.P. Saju, chairperson of the welcoming committee, will welcome attendees.
• Leadership Roles:

– CMP General Secretary C.P. John will preside over the convention.
– CMP Secretary Suresh Babu to deliver vote of thanks.

• Speakers at Event:

– Mons Joseph (Kerala Congress leader and MLA).
– Palode Ravi (District Congress Committee president).

• Seminar Discussion Theme: “Relevance of the Communist Movement in the contemporary world.”

– Discussions to be led by Shibu Baby John (RSP), G. Devarajan (Forward Bloc), and M. shajahan (SUCI).

Indian Opinion Analysis

The CMP’s decision to convene a major event for its 40th founding day underscores its commitment to reflecting on ideological relevance in a rapidly evolving socio-political landscape, particularly within Kerala politics where communist parties remain influential but face challenges adapting to contemporary issues.

The inclusion of leaders from various alliances-including Congress-affiliated figures-indicates an effort toward broader ideological discussions that could transcend party lines while fostering dialog about communism’s modern-day significance globally and locally.

By addressing themes like communist movement relevance amidst political fragmentation and shifting public priorities, this seminar has potential implications for coalition-building as well as introspection within leftist movements across India.

Read more: Published July 25, 2025