Tripura: Budget Session Exposes BJP

THE opening day of the first budget session of the second BJP-IPFT alliance government witnessed a disorderly scene immediately after the session began. CPI(M), Congress, and Tipra Motha MLAs jointly demanded punitive measures against Jadav Lal Nath, the BJP MLA from the 55-Bagpassa constituency, who, in the last assembly session, was caught using pornographic items on his mobile phone while the proceedings of the house were in progress. This scene was captured by some of the house staff and uploaded on social media, where the post instantly went viral.

Joint Statement Issued by 26 Opposition Parties’ Meeting in Bangalore

Below we publish the joint statement issued by 26 opposition parties which met in Bangalore on July 18, 2023.WE, the undersigned leaders of India's 26 progressive parties, express our steadfast resolve to safeguard the idea of India as enshrined in the Constitution. The character of our republic is being severely assaulted in a systematic manner by the BJP. We are at the most crucial juncture in our nation's history.

Wrong Report about CPI(M) Receiving Electoral Bonds

The CPI(M) Central Committee Office has written the following letter to Maj. Gen. Anil Verma (Retd.), Head, Association for Democratic Reforms, New Delhi, on July 18, 2023, about the wrong report published by it mentioning that CPI(M) has received electoral bonds.

WB: Hold On! The Game is Changing

FOR the state government, the dead are simply nameless, faceless numbers. It is widely known that panchayat elections in West Bengal have been witnesses to heinous poll violence. The "official" number of people killed varies from 19 to 56, with the chief minister, her nephew, the state election commissioner, police, and the media all giving different figures. The chief minister says it is 19, and as usual, the state election commissioner confirms it. The chief minister's nephew, who is the number two in the ruling Trinamool Congress, sings a different tune, claiming it is 35.

J&K: ‘Save Apple, Save Kashmir’

MOBILISING farmers along lines of different crop-wise federations based on the decision of the 34th conference of the All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS), has proven to be a significant decision. Taking this forward, the first conference of Jammu & Kashmir state unit of Apple Farmers’ Federation of India (AFFI) was held on July 15-16 in late Comrade Abdul Hameed Wani (a dedicated kisan leader) Hall in Shopian.

AP: Polavaram Poru Keka’ Evokes Good Response

THE CPI(M) Andhra Pradesh committee organised 'Polavaram Poru Keka', a 380 km foot march (padayatra), to highlight the demands of the Polavaram Project displaced people. Led by Party state secretary V Srinivasarao, the march began on June 20 at Nellipaka in Alluri Sitarama Raju (ASR) district and covered 13 mandals in four districts.

CPI(M) Greets Communist Party of Sri Lanka on its 80th Anniversary

Below we publish the text of the message of greetings sent by the Communist Party of India (Marxist) to the Communist Party of Sri Lanka, which celebrated its 80th anniversary on July 3, 2023. G Ramakrishnan, CPI(M) Polit Bureau member delivered the greetings at the meeting held in Colombo.DEAR comrades and friends,On behalf of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), I greet the Communist Party of Sri Lanka on its 80th anniversary. On this momentous occasion we greet the leadership and the members of the Party and reiterate our heartfelt solidarity.

Anganwadi Workers & Helpers Observe “Black Day” across the Country on July 10

THOUSANDS of anganwadi workers and helpers, under the banner of All India Federation of Anganwadi Workers and Helpers (AIFAWH), observed a "Black Day" on July 10, 2023, braving heavy rains in many parts of the country.This year, AIFAWH decided to mark the occasion as a protest against the Modi government's efforts to dismantle the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS). The Modi government has significantly reduced the budget for ICDS on two occasions: first in 2015, immediately after coming to power, and then again in 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic.

R Umanath: A Towering Communist

COMRADE R Umanath’s centenary was held on April 25, 2023 at Pudukkottai district. CPI(M) state secretary K Balakrishnan, Central Committee member, U Vasuki, state committee members S Sridhar, IV Nagarajan, M Chinnadurai MLA, M Jayaseelan, R Raja, Sami Natarajan, Sinnai, Pandiyan, S Kavivarman, district committee leaders and around 1000 comrades participated in the centenary celebrations.Comrade R Umanath who is affectionately remembered as RU was one of the most important stalwarts of the Communist movement in Tamilnadu state. His work had deep imprints beyond Tamilnadu also.

Punjab: Bal Sangam Workshop Held at Chandigarh

A ONE-day Bal Sangam workshop was organised at Cheema Bhawan, Chandigarh, on June 23, 2023. More than 100 boys and girls from ten districts of Punjab participated in the workshop. They mainly belonged to the age group of 12-18, but a few were even less than 10 years old. MA Baby, CPI(M) Polit Bureau Member and former education minister of Kerala, highlighted the importance of sports, music, dance, cultural activities, and entertainment in addition to studies in the lives of students.

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