The 21st Party Congress of CPI(M) started at Visakhapatnam today, 14th April, with the flag hoisting by Com. Mohd. Amin, senior leader of the Party. The Congress was inaugurated by Com. Prakash Karat, General Secretary CPI(M).

The meeting will continue up to 19th April. CPI(M) is the biggest party of the Left in India. The weakness of the party and its shortcomings in the last few years will be discussed and decision taken to strengthen the party.