STALINIST VIJAYAN

TALINISMS IN CPI(M) IN KERALAM The word Stalin means steel in Russian language. Joseph Vissarinovich who became the dictator in Russia, was nicknamed Stalin, because of the ruthless nature of the strong man, who believed in liquidating his enemies within the Party. In Keralam, Pinarayi Vijayan is the Stalin. His policy has virtually split the Communist Party into two factions, one led by his rival Achuthanandan, who has been banned by the Party, from appearing in public meetings of the Part. In an election year this is bound to do incalculable damage to the Party. The group led by the Congress is defamed by corruption charges. Fifty one percent of the electorate have shown detachment from both the UDF led by the Congress and the LDF led by the Communists. The fledgling Aam Admi Party may be the beneficiery !!