CPI(M) Calls for Collective Leadership After Sitaram Yechury's Passing

CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury's death has been deemed a severe loss for the Left movement in India. Senior leader Prakash Karat emphasized the need for a collective leadership to fill the void. The party aims to strengthen its base and secular forces to counter the BJP.

CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury's death has been described as a significant loss for the Left movement in India, according to senior party leader Prakash Karat.

Karat noted that despite the BJP's weakened state in the last Lok Sabha elections due to the INDIA bloc, challenges remain. Former CM Manik Sarkar also emphasized the importance of intensifying the Left movement to safeguard the Constitution.

(With inputs from agencies.)