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CP John Says Left’s Influence Collapsed, He’s Only Communist Minister

By Drooid · Sep 18, 2026, 4:16 AM UTC · How we work

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CP John said the Left’s influence has dramatically declined, leaving him India’s only communist minister.
He blamed the decline on lack of internal democracy and youth demand for participation.
He added the Left failed to adapt to the 1991 economic reforms and new development models.
John said his party adopted new democratic and development approaches early after 1991.

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CP John said the Left’s influence has dramatically declined, leaving him India’s only communist minister.
He blamed the decline on lack of internal democracy and youth demand for participation.
He added the Left failed to adapt to the 1991 economic reforms and new development models.
John said his party adopted new democratic and development approaches early after 1991.