It is unfair to portray all political leaders as eventually yielding to the Centre, says CPI national secretary K. Ramakrishna.
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The CPI has strongly criticised Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Jana Sena Party president K. Pawan Kalyan for his recent remarks about the leaders from southern India, describing them as ‘inappropriate and politically inconsistent’.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, CPI national secretary K. Ramakrishna objected to Mr. Pawan Kalyan’s comments made during a meeting in New Delhi, where he reportedly said that several southern leaders speak aggressively against the Central government in their States, but soften their stance after reaching the national capital.
Mr. Ramakrishna said those who ultimately submit to the national leadership should first examine their own political conduct before criticising others.
Recalling the movement for Special Category Status (SCS) to Andhra Pradesh, Mr. Ramakrishna said Mr. Pawan Kalyan had previously joined hands with the opposition parties, including the CPI, and openly challenged the Central government over its failure to fulfil commitments made to Andhra Pradesh. He alleged that Mr. Pawan Kalyan had changed his stand and was now supporting the very leadership he once criticised.
Mr. Ramakrishna asserted that Left parties have consistently maintained an independent stand and have never hesitated to confront governments whenever public interests were at stake. “It was unfair to portray all political leaders as eventually yielding to the Centre,” he said.
The CPI leader alleged that the Modi government had failed to address several key demands of Andhra Pradesh and other southern States. He maintained that the CPI would continue its struggle for people’s rights and urged Mr. Pawan Kalyan to focus on securing justice for the State rather than criticising parties that raise issues concerning the State’s interests.
Published - June 16, 2026 08:10 pm IST
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The HinduIndependentLeft5 days agoThe Communist Party of India (CPI) has criticized K. Pawan Kalyan, the Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh and leader of the Jana Sena Party, for his remarks about southern Indian political leaders. According to CPI national secretary K. Ramakrishna, Kalyan's comments were 'inappropriate and politically inconsistent.' The CPI accused Kalyan of contradicting his previous stance, particularly regarding the Special Category Status (SCS) movement for Andhra Pradesh, where he had previously aligned with opposition parties, including the CPI, to challenge the central government.
Bias read (Left): The article presents the CPI's perspective, which frames K. Pawan Kalyan's remarks as inappropriate and politically inconsistent. It highlights the CPI's criticism of Kalyan's shift in position, suggesting alignment with the central government despite past opposition. The framing emphasizes the CPIs
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