Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday said that his party, the CPI(M), will decide whether he should lead the party-led LDF in next year’s Assembly election.The veteran CPI(M) leader was speaking at the ‘Meet the Press’ programme organised by the Ernakulam Press Club ahead of next week’s local body polls, which are considered a semi-final before the Assembly elections scheduled for April-May next year.When asked whether a “Pinarayi Vijayan 3.0” could be expected, Vijayan –who is credited with leading the LDF to victory in two consecutive terms — said, “It is for the people to decide. As for me, the party has to take a decision.” He did not elaborate further, saying, “There is no use in discussing it now.” Earlier, senior party leaders, including State Finance Minister K N Balagopal, had said that Vijayan would lead the Left Democratic Front (LDF) in the next state election as its chief ministerial candidate.According to Balagopal, continuity is vital for maintaining the momentum of the Pinarayi I and II governments, which he credited with delivering major development initiatives.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosPM Modi Sends Strong Message With Putin, Linking Pahalgam And Crocus In A Joint Stand Against TerrorPM Modi Sends Big Message On Ukraine As He Tells Putin India Supports Peace Not Neutrality TodayModi, Murmu Host Putin With Guard Of Honour, Rajghat Tribute Ahead Of High-Stake India-Russia SummitRBI Slashes Rates After Rupee Fall, Boosts Liquidity And Lifts India’s GDP Forecast To 7.3%No Extension To Waqf Registration Deadline, Rijiju Reiterates Citing Parliament And SC MandateMassive Outrage Over IndiGo Chaos, Over 600 Flights Cancelled In India’s Biggest Aviation CrisisPak President Zardari Approves Asim Munir As The First Chief Of Defence Forces Amid Power TensionsPM Modi, Putin Share Another Car Ride, Russian President Says It Was His Idea To Show FriendshipPutin Sends Strong Message Backing India’s Anti-Terror Stand, Hails Modi For Rising Global Influence“Never Going With RJD Again” Nitish Kumar’s Sharp Swipe At RJD Bloc In Assembly123PhotostoriesDelhi–Mumbai Expressway’s big capital push: Final 9km link edges toward June milestone‘Bigg Boss 19’: Amaal Mallik’s ‘Gerua’ performance to Tanya Mittal’s imaginary husband, most hilarious moments of this seasonBirth Number 1 : Personality Trait, Lucky Number, Lucky Color and Lucky Gemstone8 varieties of fish that thrive the longest in aquariumsWhat happens to the body if you drink 2 teaspoon of olive oil dailyJapan’s lunchtime habits could change your health forever: 5 tips to learnRoutes, rakes, and ridership woes: Chennai lines up second AC suburban train for 2026The egg effect: 7 surprising health benefits of eating eggs daily in womenCardiologist lists 6 daily foods that can lower cholesterol and protect your heartIndiGo Cancellations Trigger Mumbai Airport Chaos: Stranded Passengers, Crowded Gates, Costly Tickets123Hot PicksIndigo Flight DelayPutin India VisitWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingAUS vs ENG LiveLos Angeles LakersJoe RoganCandace OwensAryna SabalenkaDak PrescottTravis KelceKobe BryantJohan OviedoJohan Oviendo
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday said that his party, the CPI(M), will decide whether he should lead the party-led LDF in next year’s Assembly election.The veteran CPI(M) leader was speaking at the ‘Meet the Press’ programme organised by the Ernakulam Press Club ahead of next week’s local body polls, which are considered a semi-final before the Assembly elections scheduled for April-May next year.When asked whether a “Pinarayi Vijayan 3.0” could be expected, Vijayan –who is credited with leading the LDF to victory in two consecutive terms — said, “It is for the people to decide. As for me, the party has to take a decision.” He did not elaborate further, saying, “There is no use in discussing it now.” Earlier, senior party leaders, including State Finance Minister K N Balagopal, had said that Vijayan would lead the Left Democratic Front (LDF) in the next state election as its chief ministerial candidate.According to Balagopal, continuity is vital for maintaining the momentum of the Pinarayi I and II governments, which he credited with delivering major development initiatives.
