CPI(M) leader accuses Kerala CM of sidelining cabinet in policy decisions

A prominent Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader on Tuesday leveled accusations that the Kerala Chief Minister and his political sponsors are circumventing the cabinet in taking crucial policy decisions. The allegation suggests a breakdown in the collective decision-making framework that is supposed to define cabinet governance in the state.

The CPI(M) leader contended that important administrative and policy matters are being determined outside formal cabinet channels, with decisions reportedly being communicated to ministers after being finalized elsewhere. This practice, if substantiated, would contradict the constitutional framework requiring cabinet-level deliberation on significant state matters.

The charges come amid ongoing discussions within Kerala's political establishment about governance structures and ministerial responsibilities. The allegations have triggered debate about decision-making transparency and the role of cabinet ministers in the state administration.

The CPI(M), which leads the Left Democratic Front government in Kerala, has not issued an official response to the accusations. Political analysts suggest the internal party criticism could signal tensions within the ruling coalition over governance procedures and executive authority distribution.