Communist Party of India ( Marxist) | Communist party of India |
a. Founded in 1964 after a split in the Communist party of India. | Founded in 1925. |
b. Though both parties share similar programmes and policies, it was the the ideological rift between the two that led to division. It is pro- china in its ideology. | It is pro soviet in its ideological inclination. |
c.They believe that revolution can come about through an alliance with workers and peasants. | It believes that revolution can come about through an alliance of progressive section of bourgeoisie and the working class. |
d.Important leaders are Sitaram Yechury, Prakash karat. | Important leaders are A.B. Bardhan |