UP: On the Results of Lok Sabha Elections

THE results of the 18th Lok Sabha elections on June 4, 2024 proved that the people voted in favour of saving the constitution and democracy and curbed the dictatorship of the BJP and the Modi government. BJP, which had set a target of crossing 400, got 240 seats only. BJP lost 63 seats compared to the 2019 elections. It could not reach the majority to form the government on its own. However, NDA secured a majority with 293 seats and the NDA government came to power at the centre for the third time under the leadership of Narendra Modi.

Education for the Few: Tripura's Shift Away from Inclusivity

THE coalition government in Tripura, led by the BJP, is gradually shifting away from the much appreciated 'universal education' policy of the Left Front government.

CPI(M) MP Writes to Education Minister on NEET & NET Exams

John Brittas, CPI(M) MP in Rajya Sabha, has written a letter to Dharmendra Pradhan, minister for education, Government of India, on June 21, 2024 expressing pressing concerns surrounding the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) and the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET). Both examinations have elicited significant criticism for their impact on the federal structure and the autonomy of state educational institutions.

Maha: CPI(M) Rallies against Corrupt BJP-Police Nexus

IN false anticipation of a big victory for the BJP-NDA in the Lok Sabha elections, the police and administration of Palghar district, dancing to the tune of deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis, had been threatening people, and bullying the common tribals including women. Harassment of CPI(M) activists by BJP goons, encroachment on their land, filing false cases against them was rampant. CPI(M) leaders were their main target. BJP goons and the police were working hand in hand, in a notoriously corrupt nexus.

HP: CPI(M) Asks Finance Commission for Fair Resource Devolution to the State

ON June 24, 2024, a delegation of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), Himachal Pradesh, including Rakesh Singha, Kuldip Singh Tanwar, and Sanjay Chauhan, met the 16th Finance Commission during their visit to the state. CPI(M) urged the 16th Finance Commission to prioritise Himachal Pradesh's unique challenges, including its rugged terrain, harsh climate, and reliance on the primary sector.

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.

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