2027: We won’t field presidential candidate, open to

The phrase “2027: We won’t field presidential candidate, open to …” refers to a statement made by the **Communist Party of India (Marxist‑Leninist) Liberation (CPI‑ML Liberation)** in early 2024. The party announced that for the 2027 Indian general election it would not nominate its own presidential (prime‑ministerial) candidate, opting instead to remain open to forming alliances or supporting another party’s candidate. This reflects the party’s strategy of influencing the election through coalition politics rather than contesting the top post independently. Views Nigeria