Who established communist party in Kerala?

The CPI in Kerala was formed in 31 December 1939 with the Pinarayi Conference. The latter, Ghate, was a CPI Central Committee member, who had arrived from Madras.

How many years communist Party ruled Kerala?

Since then, 12 people have served as the Chief Minister of Kerala. The first was E. M. S. Namboodiripad of the Communist Party of India, whose tenure was cut short by the imposition of President’s rule. Kerala has come under President’s rule for four years over seven terms, the last of them in 1982.

How Does communism work in Kerala?

The Communist Party in Kerala has functioned under the conditions of a liberal democracy, relying on success in multi-party elections to remain in power. CPI’s 1957 constitution stated it would allow the existence of opposing parties after it had a parliamentary majority.

How similar is communism in Kerala to that of China?

Quite similar to China ; communism practiced in Kerala is not the ideological communism as authored by Marx or practiced by Chairman Mao.

Was there communism in Kerala in 1900s?

Well, communism in Kerala wasn’t a byproduct of any industrial revolution as happened in Russia etc. Rather it was a byproduct of Kerala Renaissance, particularly among Hindu community of 1900s.Kerala society in 1900s was a typical paradox of all sought.

Which party was the front runner in major social reforms in Kerala?

Communist party was the front runner in major social reforms in Kerala. The first ever government in Kerala was formed by the undivided Communist Party of India in 1957, with EMS Nambudiripad as the chief minister.

Which political party has the strongest cadre in Kerala?

The Congress and the Kerala Congress is strong mainly in the Central Belt. The Muslim League in the Malabar districts of Malappuram and Kozhikode. The BJP in Parts of Trivandrum, Kasargod and Palakkad (Which is not even enough to translate directly into seats). CPIM has very strong cadre.