Question

The split between CPI and CPI(M) had taken place in _________

• A. a) 1977
• B. 1971
• C. 1961
• D. 1964

Answer 1

The correct option is D

1964

Answer:

The correct answer is option (d) – 1964.

Communist Party of India (CPI)

• The Communist Party of India (CPI) was formed in 1925.
• Communist Party of India believes in Secularism, Marxism-Leninism, and Democracy.
• Communist Party of India is against Communalism and Secessionism.
• To promote the interests of the poor, farmers and the working class, the CPI accepts Parliamentary Democracy.
• After the split of CPI in 1964, the party became weak.
• The CPI has a significant presence in Kerala, West Bengal, etc.
• In the 2004 Lok Sabha elections it had secured 10 votes, but the vote share and the seats that CPI won kept reducing in the subsequent elections.

Communist Party of India – Marxist (CPI – M)

• CPI-M was formed in 1964.
• It supports secularism, socialism, and democracy.
• To achieve socio-economic development in India, it believes in democratic elections.
• CPI-M has a strong support base in Kerala, West Bengal, Tripura.
• It is against the free flow of foreign goods and capital into the country.
• CPI-M had 43 seats in Lok Sabha elections, however, the number of seats won by them in subsequent Lok Sabha elections has greatly diminished.
• CPI-M was in power without a break for 30 years in West Bengal.