Discussions on the political resolution and organisational report will look at bringing back its mass base in these two states. “Till the time there’s a BJP government at the Centre, we won’t be able to make any progress in Tripura, as Left cadres fail to turn up for voting, due to increasing violence. Similarly in West Bengal, when it comes to the BJP vs anti-BJP tussle, TMC becomes the natural alternative. Even Left cadres vote for Trinamool,” pointed out a CC member.

Though there are demands that the party should re-evaluate its approach towards TMC, the West Bengal CPM is not keen on the same.

In short, a major focus will be on Kerala and its Left government. The Kerala CPM has already given its approval to the Left government’s ambitious ‘Novel pathways for new Kerala,’ which proposes a slew of new initiatives, including privatisation and a disinvestment drive in PSUs to tide over the financial crisis.

Repositioning itself and revising its political approach towards the INDIA Bloc, in view of the new political climate would be another key area. Politburo coordinator Prakash Karat has already pointed out that the Opposition alliance lacks clarity. Moreover, the initial draft of the political revolution has expressed concerns over the party losing its political space to the Opposition platform. Discussions would also take into consideration that the CPM is fighting INDIA block parties, Congress and TMC in Kerala and WB.

How to effectively counter the BJP government at the Centre and measures to protect federalism, in view of the financial constraints, too will  figure centrally in the debates. Reviving mass and class struggles, failure to implement earlier decisions are also expected to be discussed in detail. Confined to a limited political space in the country, the CPM is set for showcasing the Kerala model as an national alternative.