CPI(M)'s letter to Congress raises questions about INDIA alliance unity: BJP

Business To Business, New Delhi, 7^th June, 2026:   The Bharatiya Janata Party has claimed that new tensions have surfaced within the opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance ahead of its meeting on Monday.
The BJP's remarks follow a letter from M. A. Baby to Mallikarjun Kharge.
In the letter, Baby reportedly sought clarification regarding statements made by some Congress leaders during the Kerala Assembly election campaign alleging that the Communist Party of India (Marxist) had an "understanding" with the BJP.
According to sources, Baby strongly criticized the Congress for making such allegations against a fellow INDIA bloc constituent.
Copies of the letter were also shared with other parties within the opposition alliance.
Background
The Congress and CPI(M) are partners in the INDIA alliance at the national level, but they remain major political rivals in Kerala. During election campaigns in the state, leaders from both parties have frequently exchanged sharp criticisms.
The CPI(M)'s complaint is that allegations of cooperation with the BJP contradict the spirit of unity and coordination that the opposition alliance is meant to uphold.
Political Significance

• The episode highlights the challenge of maintaining a national opposition alliance among parties that compete directly against one another in several states.
• The BJP is using the dispute to argue that differences within the INDIA bloc persist despite efforts to present a united front.
• At the same time, the CPI(M) has indicated that it will continue participating in alliance activities while seeking a response from the Congress.