THE fiscal crisis of 2008 struck wounds deep into the system. It shook the pillars of the world capitalist system and the sustainability of such a socio-economic system became a challenge. Compounding to it was the crisis of the environment and the sustainability of the planet, which continues to pose a serious challenge. The carbon emissions, if not checked, shall become disastrous to the eco-system itself. The five Ps i.e., people, planet, prosperity, peace and partnership were conceived as the goal and targets under the sustainable development goals(SDGs) in 2015.

THE central government is conspiring to change the country into a theocratic state said T Veerabhadram, state secretary of CPI(M). The government is asking people to prove their citizenship, which is shameful, he said. For proving the citizenship even Aadhar card is also not accepted. In Siddipet district, under the chairmanship of district secretary, Amudala Mallareddy, a public meeting was organised on March 5.  Veeerabhadram, while speaking in the rally said that there is no benefit to the people out of NRC, CAA, and NPR.

The Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) on March 11 has issued the following statement

THE BJP has, once again, displayed its contempt for democracy by indulging in crass horse-trading to try and topple the Congress state government of Madhya Pradesh, exploiting some opportunist elements. This completely seeks to reverse the people’s mandate and demonstrates the BJP’s attitude, once again, towards democracy, people’s will and the rule of law.

CPI(M) Polit Bureau has issued the following statement on March 7

THE Polit Bureau of the CPI(M) strongly condemns the 48-hour ban  imposed on two Malayalam news channels, Asianet News and Media One,  by the information and broadcasting ministry. This drastic action by the Modi government is a direct assault on the media.

The reasons stated in the order cite criticism of the central government’s delay in acting, questioning the role of the RSS and alleged Delhi police inaction.

THE usual folklore is that winters in North India, Delhi in particular, come to an end with Holi. But this year, Holi had gone, but the chill is still lingering, reflecting the times that our country is passing through. On one hand – riots, protests, anger and on the other the novel virus – Covid-19. All these are giving rise to a serious doubt, is Shelley right: ‘when winter comes, can spring be far behind’!