India===Communist Party of India (Marxist)

The India===Communist Party of India (Marxist) leads the India===Left Democratic Front and considers Kannur its 'soul'. A win for Pinarayi Vijayan reinforces the party's 'invincibility' narrative.

The India===Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)) is the ruling party in India===Kerala and is facing pressure to clarify its position on the Sabarimala women's entry issue. The party states that the India===Kerala government will present its stand before the India===Supreme Court of India, emphasizing democratic values and devotees' interests.

The India===Communist Party of India (Marxist)-led India===Left Democratic Front is accused by Priyanka Gandhi of striking a 'deal' with the India===Bharatiya Janata Party and compromising on ideology and accountability to remain in power.

The India===Communist Party of India (Marxist) is one of the petitioners seeking action against Himanta Biswa Sarma for alleged hate speech. Their pleas were directed by the India===Supreme Court of India to the India===Gauhati High Court.

The India===Communist Party of India (Marxist), which governs India===Kerala, saw its leader Pinarayi Vijayan receive an endorsement from a prominent opposition figure. This could be seen as a positive for the party's image in the upcoming elections.