The New Indian Express ·
CPM faces cadre ‘inexperience’ challenge
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Around 55% have no experience of being in the opposition, while roughly 83% of the total 5.63 lakh CPM members have had no revolutionary encounter ever. Instilling an ideological fervour in them, so as to shape them into true comrades, remains one of the most daunting tasks for the party today.
As the CPM in Keralam gears up for the Extended State Committee meet, aiming to infuse fresh vigour in its rank and file, the party is keen on equipping the cadre to take up mass campaigns. However, the fact remains that a sizable chunk of the current members have never had the experience of fighting from the opposition side.
Being in power for the past decade did create history for the Left, but that seems to have wreaked havoc with respect to the CPM’s organisational skills.
