Kozhikode, Jan. 26 -- In a significant departure from its long-held ideological stance, the CPM has welcomed the central government's decision to posthumously award Padma Vibhushan to legendary party leader and former Kerala Chief Minister VS AchuthanandanCPM Kerala Secretary MV Govindan said that the party, along with the family, is happy with the recognition.
"Previously, party leaders have handled the issue according to their own stance. Now VS Achuthanandan is gone. VS' family has welcomed it. We are all happy about it. We welcome it," said Govindan.
Breaking with tradition, the party has decided to accept state honours, marking a major shift from its policy of refusing recognition from the ruling establishmentThe Padma awards were an...