Communist Party of India (Marxist)

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1. When was Communist Party of India (Marxist) built?1964
2. How long is Communist Party of India (Marxist)?Led the Left Front in West Bengal for 34 years (1977-2011)
3. What is the location?India
4. What is the parliamentary status (2004)?Third largest party in the Lok Sabha
5. Why did the CPI(M) split from the original Communist Party of India?The split happened in 1964 because some members wanted a stricter Marxist‑Leninist approach and disagreed with the main party about the Sino‑Soviet split and how to help other countries fight for freedom.
6. Where has the CPI(M) been most powerful in India?The party has led the government in West Bengal for 34 years and also runs the Left Democratic Front in Kerala, where it has often shared power with other groups.

Marxism-Leninism: A political ideology advocating for a classless society led by a vanguard party.
Sino-Soviet Split: The ideological and political division between the Soviet Union and China in the 1960s.
Vanguard Party: A political party that claims to represent the interests of the working class and lead a revolution.
Revisionism: In Marxist theory, a departure from or modification of the core principles of Marxism.