The CPI(M) Legislature Party has elected former Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan as its floor leader paving the way for his choice as the Leader of the Opposition in the 13th Kerala assembly.
The CPI(M) Legislature Party, which met on Wednesday, also elected Kodiyeri Balakrishnan the deputy leader, M.A. Baby the party whip and A.K. Balan the legislature party secretary. The decision was announced by CPIM state secretary Com. Pinarayi Vijayan while briefing the press on the deliberations of the CPIM state committe.