July 26, Moncada Day: Remove Cuba From The List of State Sponsors of Terrorism

THE 71st anniversary of the Moncada Day was observed in Delhi by the National Committee for Solidarity with Cuba. This year also marks the 65th anniversary of the visit of Che Guevara to India. Che was the first leader of socialist Cuba to visit India in order to establish diplomatic relations. The World Federation of Trade Unions (WFTU) also joined these commemorative events.The significance of this commemoration this year is manifold as Cuba is facing unforeseen difficulties due to its inclusion in the US list of ‘State Sponsors of Terrorism’.

HP: Farmers Fight to Protect Their Land Amidst Growing Development Challenges

UNDER the banner of Himachal Kisan Sabha, the farmers of Himachal Pradesh are continuously fighting to protect their agricultural land. Agriculture-horticulture is the main means of livelihood for 69 per cent of the more than 90 per cent rural population of the state, which plays an important role in the state's economy. Although agricultural land constitutes only 10.4 per cent of the state's area, the sector contributes 22.1 per cent to the state's gross domestic product.

Forest Destruction for Corporate Gain - Adani's Coal loot

IT is a glaring contradiction of our times that the Modi government, while loudly promoting the BJP’s 'One Tree for Mother' campaign with chants of 'Jai Shri Ram,' is simultaneously advancing plans to transfer the Hasdeo forest to Adani. In disregard of established regulations, an environmental hearing is scheduled for August 2nd to approve the transfer of the Kete Extension coal block to Adani, a project expected to lead to the destruction of over 800,000 trees.

UP: Yogi’s Bulldozer Targets People While Govt Acts as an Agent for Real Estate Companies

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath takes great pride in his 'bulldozer baba' title, with bulldozers featured prominently in his election rallies. Since coming to power in 2017, Yogi has employed bulldozers to target his opponents, specific communities, and the poor. These bulldozers act with impunity, bypassing legal and judicial processes.

Uttarakhand: Protests against Exile Order for Dalit Families

TODAY, society has reached the 21st century, but the upper caste people of Subhai village in Joshimath, a remote development block in Chamoli district, are still living in the 16th century. In this village, even today, if a person does not attend meetings, the powerful people of the village punish him by imposing hefty fines. In May 2024, during the Baisakhi fair, drummer, Pushkar Lal was ordered by these bullies to play the drums all night despite being ill.

SKM: Union Budget Stands for Corporatisation of Agriculture

THE Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) has strongly criticised the union budget for its obstinate direction of corporatisation of agriculture at the cost of farmers and workers, and usurping the rights of state governments thus violating the basic concept of the federal character of the Constitution of India.The budget prepared under the duress of international finance capital has declared a tax exemption of 5 per cent for MNC’s and is not ready to tax the corporates and super rich, while 67 per cent of the GST collected as indirect tax is from 50 per cent of the poor population.

Apple Farmers Meet in Srinagar, Plan Struggles on War-footing for Remunerative Price

THE National Coordination Committee (NCC) of the Apple Farmers’ Federation of India (AFFI) held its first meeting at Srinagar on July 20. The meeting was presided by AFFI’s co-convenor, Rakesh Singha, while the introductory address was delivered by convenor Mohd Yousuf Tarigami. A political and organisational report was placed by Shubhojeet Dey on behalf of the convenor.

WB: Manikchak Villagers Demand Electricity, Face Police Firing

SEVERE power cuts lasting over twelve hours a day had been going on at a stretch for the past two months. The prolonged outages had caused disruptions in educational and agricultural activities, and children were falling ill due to the sweltering heat. Frustrated with the situation, the villagers of Enayetpur in Manikchak decided on July 18 to rise in protest blocking the road in a demonstration against the authorities. Driven to desperation, they dared to demand a basic necessity: a more reliable power supply.

SKM Decides to Restart Farmers’ Struggle on Burning Issues

THE National Council of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) has decided to restart the farmers' struggle and called for coordinated struggle of farmers and workers centered on their livelihood issues in coordination with the united workers movement. The meeting was held at the Harkishan Singh Surjeet Bhawan in New Delhi on July 10, 2024 and it was attended by 145 representatives from 17 States.

Panchayat Elections in Tripura: Left’s Efforts to Restore Democracy

THE Tripura State Election Commission (SEC) issued a notification on July 11 for the upcoming three-tier panchayat elections in the state. The elections will cover 606 gram panchayats with 6,371 GP seats, 35 panchayat samities with 423 PS seats, and 8 zillas (districts) with 116 zilla parishad seats. Voting is scheduled for August 8, 2024, with vote counting set for August 12.

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