Pinarayi Vijayan Set to Lead Opposition Despite Electoral Setback

CPI(M) leaders T M Thomas Isaac and Saji Cherian support former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to become Kerala's Leader of the Opposition. Despite losing elections, Vijayan is seen as a senior leader capable of guiding the party. The CPI(M)-led LDF plans to rectify past governance lapses.

CPI(M) leaders T M Thomas Isaac and Saji Cherian have endorsed former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan for the position of Leader of the Opposition in Kerala's legislative assembly.

Isaac emphasized that the decision was made democratically by the party's state committee without external imposition, reflecting internal consensus.

Despite electoral setbacks, the CPI(M) and its allies retain significant support, signaling intentions to address past governance issues and recover stronger in future elections.