Kerala’s local body elections have dealt a blow to the ruling CPI(M)-led LDF, with the Congress-led UDF making significant gains.

CPI State Secretary Binoy Viswam on Saturday acknowledged the setback, attributing it to an “under-the-table deal” between the BJP and Congress. Viswam stated that the LDF will learn from the experience and work to uphold Left values in the upcoming Assembly Elections.

Speaking to the media, Viswam said, “We will ensure that the lessons are thoroughly learned. The long-lasting under-the-table deal happened between the BJP and the Congress in Kerala. At one point, they came together. Across districts, we observed it happening this time as well at multiple levels. We will try to learn the lessons and uphold the values of the left in the upcoming Assembly Electio

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