A political dispute between the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] and its Left Democratic Front (LDF) ally, the Communist Party of India (CPI), has intensified in Kerala over the post of Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the state Assembly. What began as a disagreement over the sharing of an important legislative position has now developed into a broader debate over coalition norms, collective leadership and the future functioning of the Left alliance.
There are some legendary individuals, but very few become legends in their lifetime. The latest to join the ranks of living legends is Kerala chief minister, Pinayari Vijayan if the title of a documentary film made on him “Pinayari the Legend” is anything to go by.
Kerala chief minister, Pinayari Vijayan who leads the LDF ministry has been in politics for decades. And the ideology which he and CPI(M) , the party he belongs to believe in does not encourage personality cult.
