📰 Kerala CPI(M) Plays Hindu Card Ahead of 2026 Polls 🙏⚖️
- MediaFx
- Oct 1
- 2 min read
TL;DR:The Left Democratic Front (LDF) is wooing Hindu communities through events like the Global Ayyappa Sangamam, winning support from NSS and SNDP leaders. 🔥 This is seen as CPI(M)’s bid to counter BJP and shed its “anti-Hindu” tag before 2026 elections.
What Happened?
CM Pinarayi Vijayan shared stage with leaders of Nair Service Society (NSS) and SNDP Yogam at the Global Ayyappa Sangamam.
NSS chief G Sukumaran Nair, who once opposed the LDF over the 2018 Sabarimala women entry row, praised the government this time.
SNDP’s Vellappally Natesan even declared himself a “devotee of Pinarayi.”
Opposition UDF and BJP boycotted the event, calling it a political gimmick.
Flashback / Context
CPI(M) had faced heavy backlash from Hindu groups after its stand on Sabarimala. 🚩
Over the past year, LDF has recalibrated—criticising some Muslim organisations and honouring Hindu spiritual leaders like Mata Amritanandamayi.
Analysts say this is a conscious social engineering strategy to regain Hindu support while balancing minorities.
Who Gains & Who Loses?
Gains: CPI(M) gets backing from dominant Hindu community leaders, boosting confidence for 2026 polls.
Losses: Opposition UDF struggles to hold minority vote bank; BJP finds its Hindutva monopoly challenged.
Risk: LDF may face accusations of opportunism and “fake faith.”
People’s Angle
For Kerala’s youth, the focus shifts from jobs, education, and economy to faith politics yet again. 📉 Many worry that real issues are sidelined while parties trade accusations of “appeasement” and “betrayal.”
MediaFx Take
Whether Left, Right, or Centre—politics in India often bends around temples, mosques, and symbols. 🕉️☪️ CPI(M)’s Hindu outreach may work electorally, but unless parties put people-first issues like jobs, healthcare, and climate resilience on top, voters will be stuck in a cycle of faith politics.
