Mohammed Salim

Mohammed Salim is a prominent leader of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and serves as the party's state secretary in West Bengal. He is known for his vocal criticism of both the ruling Trinamool Congress and the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party, particularly in the context of communal tensions in the state. Recently, he made headlines by accusing these parties of colluding to orchestrate riots in Murshidabad, highlighting concerns about 'competitive communalism' ahead of the upcoming 2026 assembly elections. Salim has been an advocate for a judicial investigation into the violence, which he argues is politically motivated, and he emphasizes the need for unity among the people against divisive politics.