[2] The genesis of RMP, was following years of difference of opinion that CPI(M) members of Onchiyam region had with state leadership over dilution of party ideology.

The differences accentuated following official group of CPI(M) favouring Janata Dal (Secular) rule in Eramala Panchayat.

[3] In 2008, the official group expelled members including T. P. Chandrasekharan from the party and it resulted in the formation of RMP.

[8] Since initial days, RMP was part of various reformative coalitions formed to undertake course correction for mainstream Left parties.

They were integral part of Idathupaksha Ekopana Samithi (Left Coordination Committee, a group of reformist who opposed policies of CPI(M) led by Pinarayi Vijayan that was formed after 2008.