PB Statements

Pegasus Case: Judiciary Must Ensure Accountability of the Executive

CPI(M) Polit Bureau has issued the following statement on August 26, 2022THE Polit Bureau of the CPI(M) strongly denounces the refusal of the union government to be accountable before the judiciary and to the country on the use of Pegasus, a military grade spyware, against our own citizens.  The committee appointed by the Supreme Court to investigate the use of this spyware has informed that the government was “not cooperative”.  This is unacceptable.The Supreme Court had already commented that citing “national security” concerns the fundamental rights of the citiz

Roll back these GST Hikes

The Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) issued the following statement on July 20, 2022:THE Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India(Marxist) strongly condemns the latest round of unprecedented burdens imposed on the people through the GST hikes on all essential commodities such as pre-packaged rice, wheat, and milk. The Polit Bureau demands that these hikes be immediately rolled back.Independent India abandoned the policy of the colonial British government’s tax on food items.

Withdraw Authoritarian Orders to MPs

The Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) issued the following statement on July 15, 2022THE Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) condemns the dictatorial order stating that members of parliament cannot conduct any protest actions in the precincts of the parliament houseMPs routinely conduct protest actions to make their point of view on all important matters concerning the country and the people.

Strongly Condemn Bomb Attack on CPI(M) Kerala State Committee Office

CPI(M)  Polit Bureau has issued the following statement on July 1THE Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) strongly condemns the bomb attack on the CPI(M) Kerala state committee office, AKG Centre, last night. We are confident that the state government will investigate thoroughly and punish the culprits. The Polit Bureau of the CPI(M) calls upon all democratic forces to condemn this cowardly attack and peacefully protest guarding against falling prey to any provocation.Statement by CPI(M) Kerala State SecretariatCPI(M) strongly con

Withdraw Cases and Release Teesta and Others

CPI(M) Polit Bureau has issued the following statement on June 26 THE Polit Bureau of the CPI(M) condemns the arrest of Teesta Setalvad who fought relentlessly for justice for the victims of the 2002 Gujarat violence.  Her arrest is an ominous threat to all democratic minded citizens not to dare to question the role of the State or the government under whose regime communal violence takes place.

Rush Relief: Devastating Floods in Assam

CPI(M) Polit Bureau has issued the following statement on June 25THE devastating floods in Assam have taken a heavy toll of human life and property in both the Brahmaputra valley and the Barak valley. Over 60 lakh people in 32 out of the 35 districts are battling for survival. Over a hundred have unfortunately lost their lives. Over 1.08 lakh hectares of crop land have submerged and over 2000 kms of roads have been badly damaged. Thousands of livestock perished.The BJP led governments, both union and the state have miserably failed to tackle the flood situation.

Destabilising MVA Government

The Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) has issued the following statement on June 23, 2022THE Polit Bureau of the CPI(M) strongly condemns the manner in which MLAs belonging to the Shiv Sena have been spirited away to Surat and then to Guwahati, both BJP-ruled states.  This has been done by the BJP utilising the State machinery in both states.  The central agencies have also been utilised to target ministers and legislators of the Maha Vikas Aghadi government with the aim of destabilising the government. This shameless use of State power is in l

Scrap the ‘Agnipath Scheme’

CPI(M) Polit Bureau has issued the following statement on June 16, 2022THE Polit Bureau of the CPI(M) strongly disapproves of the ‘Agnipath’ scheme that does a disservice to India’s national interests. Professional armed forces cannot be raised by recruiting ‘soldiers on contract’ for a period of four years. This scheme, to save pension money, severely compromises the quality and efficiency of our professional armed forces.For the last two years, there has been no recruitment in the Indian army.

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