CPIM
INDIA
Communist Party of India (Marxist)
Marxism-Leninism · Founded 1964
4
Lok Sabha
of 543
5
Rajya Sabha
of 245
0
States Ruling
of 36
About the Party
The CPI(M) ruled West Bengal for 34 consecutive years (1977-2011) — the longest democratically elected Left government in the world. After losing Kerala in 2026, it is now in opposition in both its major strongholds. M.A. Baby is the current General Secretary.
Founded
1964
Alliance
INDIA
President
M.A. Baby (General Secretary)
HQ
New Delhi
Type
National Party (ECI recognised)
Ideology
Marxism-Leninism
Lok Sabha Performance
ECI data| Year | Seats | Vote % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4/ 543 | — |
| 2019 | 3/ 543 | — |
| 2014 | 9/ 543 | — |
| 2009 | 16/ 543 | — |
| 2004 | 43/ 543 | — |
| 1999 | 33/ 543 | — |
| 1996 | 32/ 543 | — |
Lok Sabha Share (2024)
4 / 543 seats
0.7% seat share
Key Facts
- Ruled West Bengal 1977-2011 — longest elected Left govt globally
- Lost Kerala 2026 to INC-led UDF — now in opposition in both strongholds
- Founded in 1964 after split from Communist Party of India
- M.A. Baby is General Secretary after Sitaram Yechury (died Sep 2024)
- Part of INDIA alliance at the national level
States & UTs Currently Ruling (0)
Not currently ruling any state