Question

To which political party did EMS Namboodiripad belong at the time of his becoming the Chief Minister of Kerala?
1. BSP
2. CPI
3. CPI(M)
4. NCP

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : CPI(M)

The correct answer is ​CPI(M).

•  EMS Namboodiripad belongs to CPI at the time of his becoming the chief minister of Kerela.
• He was a communist politician.
• In 1957-59, he was the first Chief Minister of Kerela.
• The faction of CPI that broke away from CPI (M) was laid by him.
• He was succeeded by Pattom Thanu Pillai.
• EMS pioneered radical land and educational reforms in Kerela was pioneered by him.
• He contributed 14 years to CPI (M).
• He was also one of the founders of the Congress Socialist Party in 1934.
• In 1934, he was elected as the all-India joint secretary.
• The socialist ideas were followed by him throughout his lifetime.
• He also joined the communist movement.
• CPI was founded in Kerela through his contribution.