Kolkata: CPM state secretary Mohammed Salim on Friday launched an attack on the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and its leadership, accusing the party of casteism, corruption, communalism and criminality.

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He called for broader Left unity to counter what he described as the TMC's four defining characteristics.

Describing them as the four 'Cs', Salim said the TMC must be opposed on the grounds of being 'Casteist, Corrupt, Communal and Criminal'. He said building a broader Left alliance against these tendencies was among the party's key political objectives.

Salim also criticised the state government led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari over education and employment, alleging that no effective steps had been taken to address the damage caused to the education sector under the previous government.

He further claimed that unemployment remained a major concern despite six months having passed.

Questioning the government's handling of police recruitment, Salim said that while the appointment of a limited number of police personnel had been marked by a public event, several vacancies remained unfilled.

He also accused the TMC of extortion and alleged interference in the management of Durga Puja celebrations.

Taking aim at the political activities of the state leadership, the CPM leader alleged that importance was being given to puja inaugurations and ceremonial engagements while the state continued to face a shortage of police personnel.

He also questioned the deployment of police personnel for VIP security duties.

On the revision of electoral rolls, Salim demanded the restoration of names deleted from the voters' list. He also called for action against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, raising the slogan, 'Remove Gyanesh, Restore Voters.'

Salim said the CPM was seeking to build broader Left unity to take on the BJP. On the possibility of an alliance with the Congress, he did not rule out future cooperation but said the party would first have to overcome its political inhibitions and take the initiative.

He also cautioned against opportunistic politicians and leaders who switch political affiliations for personal gains.

Reiterating his criticism of the TMC, Salim said the political fight ahead would centre on opposing casteism, corruption, communalism and criminality.