 "CPI(M) elects Yechury as new general secretary")
The Communist Party of India-Marxist today elected Sitaram Yechury as its new general secretary.
On the final day of the 21st Congress in Visakhapatnam, the party choose Yechury as the replacement for Prakash Karat who served three terms.
S. Ramachandran Pillai's name was also doing the rounds but he pulled out of the race.
The party has always elected its leader unanimously.
The new 16-member politburo of the CPI(M) will have four new members: Hannan Mollah, Mohd Salim, Subhashini Ali & G Ramakrishnan. CPI(M)'s new central committee has 91 members apart from five special invitees and five permanent invitees.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app