K.K. Surendran slams CPI(M) over ‘Bharatamba' row
The agenda behind insulting 'Bharatamba' was a delusional attempt to gain political mileage by taking a stance that encourages anti-national forces, he said. Mr. Surendran said the CPI(M) still maintained the stance that Bharat was a conglomerate of multiple nations.
He said that India has a culture that envisioned its land as a mother, whereas the CPI(M), upholding communist culture, has attempted to mould Bharat in the image of the former Soviet Union. 'That is why the CPI(M) is confined to Kerala. It should be willing to correct its mistakes at least now,' he said.
Inaugurating a public meeting after offering floral tributes to 'Bharatamba' here, Mr. Surendran said that opposing the saffron colour and culture was tantamount to opposing India's culture.
BJP district president Deepa Puzhakkal presided over the function.
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