The Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)) will hold its 24th All-India Party Congress in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, from April 2 to 6, 2025. This event, marking the third time Madurai hosts the Congress and the fifth in Tamil Nadu, highlights the city’s pivotal role in India’s Left movement.
Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming CPI(M) Party Congress 2025.Key Highlights of CPI(M) Party Congress 2025The CPI(M) 24th Congress will focus on revitalizing the party’s influence in Indian politics.
Key highlights include:Strengthening CPI(M)’s Base: Strategies to boost the party’s mass support and counter BJP-RSS ideologies and anti-people policies will take center stage.Leadership Elections: Delegates will elect a new General Secretary, Politburo, and Central Committee, shaping CPI(M)’s future direction.Draft Political Resolution: A resolution from the Central Committee will be debated and adopted, defining CPI(M)’s stance on critical issues.Preparations for the Madurai CongressA 1,000-member reception committee, led by senior leaders like K Balakrishnan and S Venkatesan, is organizing statewide campaigns.
Expect seminars, cultural performances, and art festivals to spread CPI(M)’s message across Tamil Nadu, targeting every district and household.Why Madurai Matters to CPI(M)Madurai’s historical significance makes it an apt choice for the CPI(M) Party Congress 2025.
Key moments include:1953 CPI Third Congress: Preceding the 1964 split that formed CPI(M), this Congress in Madurai shaped policies on land distribution and public sector growth, rejecting Maoist tactics under Soviet influence.1972 CPI(M) Ninth Congress: Led by figures like SA Perumal, this event outlined strategies to combat corporate exploitation.Madurai remains a symbolic hub for CPI(M)’s ideological and strategic planning.Political Context of CPI(M) in 2025CPI(M) positions itself against BJP-led policies, accusing them of favoring capitalists and dividing people along religious and caste lines.
The party aims to collaborate with secular forces to protect constitutional values and counter religious extremism, making the 2025 Congress a critical juncture.Madurai’s Legacy and CPI(M)’s FutureThe 24th CPI(M) Party Congress in Madurai will build on the city’s legacy of hosting landmark decisions. With a focus on alternative policies and fighting corporate exploitation, this event could redefine CPI(M)’s role in Indian politics.Event DetailsDate: April 2–6, 2025Location: Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Focus: Leadership elections, political strategies, and mass outreachStay tuned for updates on the CPI(M) 24th All-India Party Congress as Madurai prepares to host this pivotal event in April 2025.
