PRE-BUDGET CONSULTATIONS: SKM Demands Govt to Hold Talks with Real Representatives of Farmers

THE Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), in a statement issued on June 19, has called on the government to engage with the real representatives of farmers in the upcoming pre-budget consultations. This follows the announcement that the finance minister will hold in-person consultations with various stakeholders, including farmer associations and agricultural economists, on June 21, 2024, to gather ideas for the union budget 2024-25.

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha has been submitting Memoranda agrarian crisis.

Maha: SFI Holds State-Level Camp at Talasari

THE SFI Maharashtra state committee held its four-day state-level study camp from May 30 to June 2, 2024, at the Comrade Godavari Shamrao Parulekar Bhavan at Talasari in Palghar district. It was the first time that Palghar district was hosting a state SFI camp. It was attended by 160 student activists from 17 districts. They included 40 girl students.The SFI in Maharashtra for many decades has the tradition of holding regular study camps every year at the beginning of the academic session in June. However, this tradition was interrupted due to the Covid pandemic in 2020-21.

Rajasthan: Protest over Inaction in Tribal Girl's Assault Case

IN a shocking incident in Hindaun city, Karauli district, Rajasthan, a minor mute and deaf tribal girl was raped and set on fire on May 9, 2024. After struggling for life for 11 days, she succumbed to her injuries. It is a matter of sorrow and shame that more than a month has passed, but the BJP government led by Bhajan Lal Sharma has not taken any action yet. The rapists and murderers are still roaming free, and the family's pleas have gone unheard.

Over 3,600 Citizens Ask for Stay on ‘Anti-Democratic’ Criminal Laws

The petition signed by concerned citizens has called for a JPC probe, legal expert consultation, and meaningful debate on the proposed reforms.CLOSE to 3,700 signatories, including Tushar Gandhi, Tanika Sarkar, Henri Tiphagne, Major Gen (retd) Sudhir Vombatkere, Teesta Setalvad, and several others have sought the urgent intervention of chief minister of Andhra Pradesh, Chandrababu Naidu, chief minister of Bihar, Nitish Kumar, Jayant Chaudhary, national chairman, RLD and all the INDIA Alliance partners, in staying ‘anti-democratic’ new criminal laws slated to come into effect from J

Delhi: Struggle shows the way: Victorious Struggle of Domestic Breeding Checkers

THE health department of Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) issued an order dated June 6, 2024 regularising 3049 domestic breeding checkers (DBCs) vide creation of the MTS (PH) posts. This historic victory has strengthened the struggles for regularisation, that too in government departments, not only in Delhi, but across the country. The multidimensional impacts of this victory are manifested in three planks: First, it has successfully created a dent over the overwhelming neoliberal consensus manufactured by ruling class in favour of contract system of the perennial jobs.

TN: Protest Rally against Genocide in Palestine

IN response to the call from the Central Committee of the CPI(M), the Tamil Nadu state committee organised protest rallies across the state on June 2. In Chennai, the protest rally was organised by three district committees, starting from Chindadripet. The rally saw the participation of hundreds of youth and Party cadres.

BJP and Allies Face Defeat in Tamil Nadu

AS part of its political strategy, the BJP has consistently tried to establish a presence in Tamil Nadu through various methods. However, unlike other states in southern India, the people of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry have once again made it abundantly clear that they do not welcome the saffron party on their soil, regardless of the tactics used or promises made.

CPI(M) Condemns Reasi Terror Attack

THE CPI(M) Jammu and Kashmir state committee, in a statement issued on June 10, has condemned the terrorist attack on a bus carrying pilgrims in Reasi district in which nine persons were killed, and 33 others were injured.

Chhattisgarh: Will the Rule of Law Prevail or Will There be Mob Lynching in the Name of Cow?

THE obsession of killing humans in the name of cow protection has now reached Chhattisgarh. Despite the clear murder and identification of some of the killers, if a case of culpable homicide is being made against unknown attackers, then it seems that the killers have got permission from the top to carry out mob lynching in the name of cow protection.

Mass Protest in Jaipur Condemns Israeli Atrocities in Palestine

ON June 03, a big protest was organised at Khasa Kothi Crossroad in Jaipur by various Left, secular, and democratic parties, organisations, and individuals. The protest was in response to the brutal massacres being carried out by Israeli security forces in Palestine.The demonstrators strongly condemned the ongoing inhumane repression and massacres perpetrated by Israeli security forces on Palestinian civilians, particularly women and children, in Gaza and Rafah over the past 7-8 months.

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