CPM Launches Guidebook for Cadres to Enhance Public Outreach in House Visits
In Thiruvananthapuram, the Communist Party of India (Marxist) has taken a significant step to boost the effectiveness of its ongoing public outreach program. The party has introduced a comprehensive handout guide for its functionaries. This guide aims to standardize interactions during the house visit campaign.
Emphasizing Humility and Restraint in Public Engagements
The CPM state committee has clearly stated that the door-to-door campaign is not meant for arguments or proving the party right. Instead, its purpose is to communicate the party's stance on various issues and gather public feedback on the government and party performance. The handout strongly advises party workers to demonstrate humility during these interactions. It urges them to show exemplary restraint when facing uncomfortable questions from the public.
Functionaries are instructed not to interfere or display impatience during public discussions. The guide provides specific directions on handling delicate topics. These include the Sabarimala gold heist controversy and questions about the CPM's attitude toward religious organizations and devotees.
Detailed Responses on Sensitive Issues
Regarding the Sabarimala gold scam, the guide offers a prepared response. If someone questions the state government's role, party workers should explain that the government does not want the culprits to evade legal scrutiny. They should highlight the government's support for a court-monitored investigation into the case. To substantiate this point, the handout mentions the arrest of Unnikrishnan Potti, the former devaswom board president, and the tanthri.
The guide also addresses why the CPM has not taken action against former devaswom board president A Padmakumar. Party functionaries are told to respond that the party will take action at the appropriate time. This approach aims to manage public expectations and maintain party discipline.
Clarifying Party Policy on Minority Communities
Furthermore, the handout urges cadres to clearly explain the party's policy toward minority communities. People should be informed that the CPM's criticism of Jamat-e-Islami should not be seen as criticism against the Muslim community. It should be correctly understood as criticism against religious fundamentalism. The guide states that criticism against Jamat and RSS is not directed at religious believers but at extremist ideologies.
This initiative reflects the CPM's effort to streamline its communication strategy and ensure consistent messaging during public engagements. The guidebook serves as a tool to equip party workers with the necessary skills and responses to handle diverse public queries effectively.
