Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Congress alleges CPI(M) 'deal' with SDPI, PDP

Congress is using the SDPI-PDP deal allegation against the CPM to counter CPM's criticisms over support by Jamaat-e-Islami backed Welfare Party of India to the Congress.

The Congress in Kerala has alleged that the CPI(M) has entered into a 'deal' with the Socialist Democratic Party of India (SDPI) and the People's Democratic Party (PDP) for this election.

Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala alleged that the SDPI was supporting the CPI(M) across the state. PDP had also openly announced support to the CPI(M).

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan evaded direct reply to questions in this regard at a press conference on Sunday.

SDPI, which is linked with banned outfit Popular Front of India, and PDP is founded by Abdul Nasar Maudany, who is an accused in the Bengaluru serial blast case.

SDPI, PDP support to CPI(M) is a cause for concern for the Congress-led United Democratic Front as it could affect the Muslim vote banks of its key coalition partner Indian Union Muslim League.

Congress is also using the SDPI-PDP deal allegation against the CPI(M) to counter CPI(M)'s criticisms over support by Jamaat-e-Islami backed Welfare Party of India to the Congress.