Overview

• MA Baby, a veteran CPI(M) leader and former Kerala Education Minister, was elected General Secretary during the 24th All India Conference in Madurai on April 6, 2025.
• The party announced a restructured leadership, including an 85-member Central Committee with 20% women and an 18-member Polit Bureau.
• Prakash and Brinda Karat, along with Manik Sarkar, stepped down from the Politburo and will now serve as special invitees to the Central Committee in advisory roles.
• This leadership transition follows the death of former General Secretary Sitaram Yechury in September 2024, with Prakash Karat serving as interim coordinator until now.
• The changes reflect the party's focus on generational renewal, gender inclusivity, and strategic adaptation to contemporary political challenges.