Narendra Dabholkar Murder Verdict: Incomplete and Unsatisfactory

Below we publish the statement issued by the Maharashtra state committee of CPI(M) on May 10TWO accused, Sachin Andure and Sharad Kalaskar, who shot anti-superstition crusader Dr Narendra Dabholkar dead, have been given a sentence of rigorous life imprisonment by a Special Court in Pune on May 10, 2024. While hailing this verdict, the Maharashtra state committee of the CPI(M) expresses its sense of anguish and dissatisfaction at the prosecution's failure to convince the court of the culpability of the three other accused, viz., Veerendra Tawade, Adv.

Left Youth Brigade Ready for the Big Fight

WHAT has added a whole new dimension to the electoral situation in Bengal is the presence of vibrant young Left candidates in a number of constituencies. The presence of this young brigade in the electoral struggle is very significant to defeat the politics of hatred and strengthen the struggle for establishing a policy-based alternative. Among the young contenders, two former student leaders and one current student leader have caught the attention of all.

Is BJP-JD(U) Combine Fighting a Losing Battle in Bihar ?

AFTER the fourth phase of the parliamentary elections, there is widespread talk of a massive defeat for the BJP, JD(U) coalition, and its smaller allies in Bihar. It is no coincidence that Modi had to rush to Bihar for a roadshow in Patna to bolster the sagging spirits of NDA leaders and cadres after the first three phases of the parliamentary elections, which have sent a clear message of impending defeat at the hustings.

BJP Gets Exposed in Andhra Pradesh

ELECTIONS to the Lok Sabha and the Andhra Pradesh Assembly were held on May 13, in the fourth phase. A record-breaking voter turnout of 81.86 per cent was recorded, with polling continuing until 2:00 am on May 14 at some locations. This surpassed the 2019 election turnout of 79.84 per cent. The chief electoral officer stated that this was the highest percentage of votes cast in any state during this election. Voters travelled from distant places to their native areas and voted enthusiastically. People flocked to the polling stations from 6:00 am on the election day in many places.

BJP Faces Rejection in Haryana

THE ongoing Lok Sabha elections have become nothing short of an endless nightmare for the BJP in Haryana. Having secured all 10 seats in 2019, the party is now uncertain about retaining even half of them this time around. In an unexpected turn of events, the BJP government in the state has suddenly found itself reduced to a minority.In a sudden change of leadership just two months ago, Manohar Lal Khattar was replaced by one of the party's sitting MPs, Nayab Singh Saini.

West Bengal: BJP Bubble Bursts in the Third Phase

THE third phase of polling in Bengal, which took place on May 7, involved a total of four seats – Jangipur, Murshidabad, Malda North and Malda South. According to unrevised estimates, out of the two Lok Sabha constituencies of Malda and Murshidabad, the Murshidabad Lok Sabha constituency received the highest voter turnout – 76.49 per cent. Another Lok Sabha constituency in this district, Jangipur, polled 72.13 per cent. 73.30 per cent voted in Malda North and 73.68 per cent in Malda South.

Kerala: Vigilance Court Dismisses Congress MLA’s Petition

IN a significant setback for the Congress and its legislator Mathew Kuzhalnadan, the Vigilance Court in Thiruvananthapuram has dismissed his petition demanding an inquiry against Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and his daughter T Veena. Congress leaders including Kuzhalnadan sought a direct inquiry by the vigilance court into his allegations concerning Exalogic Solutions Private Limited. Judge M V Rajakumara unequivocally declared the petition as being politically motivated, finding no irregularities under the anti-corruption act.

Maha: CPI(M) Campaigns for Defeat of BJP-NDA and Victory of MVA-INDIA

THREE of the five rounds of the Lok Sabha elections in Maharashtra will be completed by the time this report is published. Overall, it is clear that so far it is advantage Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA-INDIA), so far as Maharashtra is concerned. The three major constituents of the MVA are the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Thackeray group), the Congress, and the NCP (Sharad Pawar group). The smaller constituents of the MVA include Left and secular parties. Massive rallies of the MVA are being held across the state in all the 48 Lok Sabha constituencies.

BJP to Lose its Dominance in Karnataka

KARNATAKA went to polls in Phase 2 (14 seats of southern Karnataka on April 19) and in Phase 3 (14 seats of northern Karnataka on May 7), completing the electoral process. With the significant victory in last year's Vidhan Sabha (assembly) elections, Congress is striving to replicate its success. BJP, on the other hand, seeks to emulate its performance in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. Voter turnout was notable, with 69.56 per cent recorded in Phase 1 and 70.41 per cent in Phase 2. Unlike other states, there has been no decline in the percentage of votes cast.

West Bengal Elections: Shifting Political Landscape

MAYBE many people thought that the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in Bengal would also be in the familiar pattern. A mock war between PM Modi and chief minister Mamata will go on with both sides resorting to extremely hostile snides. Even if central forces are deployed by the Election Commission to ensure fairness at the booth level, the local areas will be dominated by Trinamool-backed miscreants.Recent happenings have highlighted the corruption and misgovernance that is rampant in the state.

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