CPI(M) to Unveil Candidate List in Phases; Salim Slams DA, Election Process

• CPI(M) state president Mohammed Salim announced the candidate list will be released in one or two phases after tomorrow's Left Front meeting.
• Salim sharply criticized the state government's announcement of DA arrears from 2009, calling it a result of joint movement.
• He also commented on the two-phase election, stating CPI(M) did not ask for it and the election has become "tainted."
• Salim held rallies in Rampurhat and Siuri, Birbhum, and addressed a press conference.
• He stressed the Election Commission needs to be more active to ensure free and fair elections.