India, June 19 -- Communist Party of India (Marxist) general secretary M. A. Baby on Friday said the party is critically reviewing its shortcomings and organisational weaknesses while preparing for elections expected in the next 18-19 months.

Addressing reporters in Agartala after a two-day state committee meeting, he said the party would strengthen itself politically and organisationally even as it reflected on both the achievements and setbacks of Left governments in West Bengal, Kerala and Tripura.

M. A. Baby and veteran CPI(M) leader from West Bengal Mohammad Salim arrived in the state on Thursday to attend the two-day-long CPI(M) state committee meeting at the party headquarters in Agartala.

"West Bengal, Kerala and Tripura showed...