The CPI(M) has objected to Praveen Chakravarty's claim that all alliance parties, including theirs, supported his Rajya Sabha nomination by the Congress.
CPI(M) Denies Support for Praveen Chakravarty’s Rajya Sabha Nomination
The CPI(M) has objected to Praveen Chakravarty's claim that all alliance parties, including theirs, supported his Rajya Sabha nomination by the Congress.
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The Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] has raised objections to a claim made by Congress leader Praveen Chakravarty regarding his nomination for a Rajya Sabha seat. The Congress had nominated Mr. Chakravarty for the seat allotted to it by its post-Assembly poll ally, the TVK.
Following his nomination, Mr. Chakravarty stated in a social media post that he had the backing of all alliance parties of the TVK. However, the CPI(M) has contested this assertion, indicating that their party does not support his nomination as claimed. The disagreement highlights a potential rift within the alliance over the nomination process.
The Congress-TVK alliance had emerged after the recent Assembly elections, with seat-sharing arrangements being a key part of their post-poll strategy. The nomination of Mr. Chakravarty for the Rajya Sabha seat was seen as part of this arrangement. However, the CPI(M)’s objection suggests that not all alliance partners are in agreement with the decision or the claims made about unanimous support.
This development raises questions about the cohesion within the alliance and the process followed in finalizing the nomination. Further clarifications from the involved parties may be expected in the coming days.