The chief minister’s remarks come weeks after the CPM landed in an embarrassing spot when party posters of a meeting in Idukki district showed North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s remarks, indicating praise for North Korea in countering the United States, has sparked a fresh controversy. “North Korea is following a tough anti-America stance. It has been able to successfully counter the strong pressure imposed by America,” he said, addressing party members at a district meeting in Kozhikode.
The Kozhikode party congress of the CPM had reportedly taken an ideological position that China’s anti-imperialist actions were not finding favour among the people. North Korea’s moves were better than China in that regard, the party believed.
The chief minister’s remarks come weeks after the CPM landed in an embarrassing spot when party posters of a meeting in Idukki district showed North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un. A senior leader of the party had then told the Indian Express that it was the handiwork of local workers without the knowledge of the leadership. The posters were duly removed but not before the party was criticised heavily by the opposition Congress and the BJP for idolising the North Korean leader.
Over the last two weeks, CPM’s district-wise meetings are taking place across the state to strengthen the party, adopt new resolutions and elect office-bearers.
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Nishant B.Jan 4, 2018 at 11:34 pmIf Left has any Future in India, India has no future left. We malyalis r now ashamed of this men and its party !!!Reply
Raman KayJan 4, 2018 at 11:18 pmSo, for this mean spirited CM of Kerala who is applauding North Korea because of its anti-American stand, I say, Sir, you must hang your head in shame. Trump may not stand scrutiny next time around when he is up for an election, but North Korea is different. Its leader the third in line during its last 70 year has systematically starved and tortured its citizen, and all the while p ering money for themselves! Is this the kind of leader he is admiring? Trump will be out and America can still lead the World, but this NK leader is a disgrace to any society! It also has message for India and that is the land of pure is trying its best to mimic North Korean policies and they both has support of irresponsible China! Interestingly, many of communists leaders sons, daughters and other relatives are having fun emigrating to the US! Another goofy CM from Kerala.Reply- Satish HJan 4, 2018 at 10:06 pmIn India there is no dearth of Shamless politicians. Most of these belongs to Communist Party like this CM from Kerala, Sitaram Yachury, Raja, SCAMGRESS Manishankar Aiyyar, Kapil Sibal. Chidambaram (Former FM).These crooks put self infront of national interests they don't feel bad. Only way to get them lessoned by ensuring their defeat in the election. They should never get elected so they fade away!! India may need to wait for another 20 years for new generation well educated politicians who will put nation interest than doing opportunist politicsReply
- Namasivayam ChokkalingamJan 4, 2018 at 9:29 pmIf there is any group without a trace of patriotism, it is the Left Communists. Aside from that, they are the stupidest and most anti-human-rights on the earth. He may be the CM of a state, but he is absolutely mean as per the Scripture: "மேலிருந்தும் மேலல்லார் மேலல்லர்".Reply
- dhanu kodihalliJan 4, 2018 at 9:02 pmThis man is another shameless jihadi man from breaking India brigade party called naxal communist partyReply
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