IS there caste discrimination within the working class as well? Does gender discrimination still exist in modern society, despite women proving their talent in all fields? When the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) decided to conduct a survey on discrimination and harassment, some naturally raised these questions. It is not only prevalent in rural areas but also in urban settings. Does it occur only in the unorganised sector or is it also present in modern industries? After conducting the survey, all doubts were dispelled.

THE All India Kisan Sabha’s (AIKS) Maharashtra state council once again took the lead to begin a massive three-day march of over 15,000 farmers from 17 districts of the state, from Akole to Loni in the Ahmednagar district of western Maharashtra, on April 26, 2023. The march was to culminate at the Loni office of the revenue and dairy development minister of Maharashtra, Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil of the BJP.

THE rampant criminalisation of politics in Bengal during the decade-long Trinamool regime has vitiated both social and political life. The BJP's recent attempts to first communalise the atmosphere and then exploit the resulting turmoil have further degraded law and order. Alarming levels of crimes against women have been reported. Recurrent outbreaks of mob violence, whether mass-mediated or otherwise, are clear indications that the general public has little to no confidence in law enforcement agencies.

ON February 24, 2023, the Madurai bench of the Madras High Court issued a controversial judgment, quashing the appointment of trained non-brahmin priests at the Arulmigu Subramanya Swamy Temple in Srirangam taluk, Trichy. The ruling, delivered by Justice GR Swaminathan, has sparked outrage and protests among people from all walks of life.CPI(M) has pointed out that in the present day, the role of the priest is not limited to brahmins alone. Anyone who has received the necessary training, knowledge, and government certification can serve as a priest, regardless of their caste.

CITU strongly condemns the total indifference of the Modi government to the growing distress of the people. The Modi government is not allowing discussions on people’s burning issues in parliament. It has not allowed discussion in parliament on the Hindenburg report that exposed the stock manipulation of Adani group and the demand to constitute JPC to probe the issue. All the wings of the State including the ED, CBI, Income Tax department, police etc are used to intimidate voices of opposition to its policies. Parliamentary norms and principles are violated.