Left is the only ideological alternative to the BJP, says D. Raja

Key points

• The Left is the only ideological alternative to the aggressive Right-wing politics of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Communist Party of India (CPI) general secretary D.
• Raja told The Hindu.
• Against the backdrop of electoral setbacks in Kerala and the party’s failure to revive in West Bengal, the CPI has planned a nationwide political campaign from August 6 to 15, culminating in a public meeting in Delhi in September.
• The CPI was working to strengthen its rank and file ahead of the next round of general elections so that it was not forced to negotiate from a position of weakness, Mr.
• Raja said.