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Communist Party of India (Marxist)

CPI-MNational PartyINDIA

CPI(M) is one of the largest communist parties in India. Historically governed West Bengal and Kerala. A key constituent of the Left Front and the INDIA alliance.

Founded

1964 · Split from CPI

President

Sitaram Yechury

Headquarters

New Delhi

Election Symbol

Hammer, Sickle and Star

Ideology

Marxism-Leninism, Communism, Left-wing

Party Color

Parliamentary Strength

4
Lok Sabha Seats
5
Rajya Sabha Seats
7
States / UTs Active

Active in 7 States / UTs