WB: Rape Culture: A Terrifying Surge amidst Government Inaction and Public Outrage

AS public outrage intensifies over the tragic rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar hospital, Bengal is grappling with a disturbing rise in rape cases, revealing a troubling culture that has developed under the TMC rule. These incidents reveal a stark reality: women of all ages are increasingly at risk, reflecting a concerning trend of lawlessness and violence against women in the state.

Maha: Joint Struggle of Anganwadi Employees Results in Partial victory

ANGANWADI employees have been waging struggles for better service conditions and remuneration for over 35 years. Their vital role during the pandemic was recognised, leading to demands for monetary relief. The Maha Vikas Aghadi government initially agreed to increase their honorarium to Rs 15,000 for workers and Rs 10,000 for helpers, but the proposal stalled when the government changed due to a split in Shiv Sena.

Maha: Public Meeting in Mumbai for Solidarity with Palestine

ON October 8, 2024, a public meeting at Shivaji Mandir Hall in Dadar, Mumbai was organised by parties of the India bloc and various social organisations to express solidarity with the Palestinian people and denounce the Israeli genocide of children, women, medical personnel, journalists, activists and citizens in Gaza. This programme was part of the nationwide call by the Left parties, marking one year since the beginning of Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza.Hundreds of activists from different political parties of the India bloc and social organisations participated in the event.

Why the Results of Haryana Assembly Elections are Unexpected?

CERTAINLY, the results of Haryana assembly elections have been unexpected. Political workers, experts, election analysts, opinion polls, exit poll agencies etc all predicted that there is widespread public discontent (anti-incumbency) against the BJP which has been in power for 10 years and it is going to lose the elections. On the other hand, Congress, being the main opposition party, is in a position of advantage and is going to win the elections with a huge majority.All these predictions were not baseless but had a solid basis.

Gujarat: Tribute to Comrade Sitaram Yechury - A Condolence Meeting in Ahmedabad

A CONDOLENCE meeting for Comrade Sitaram Yechury was held at the Maharashtra Samaj Hall in Ahmedabad on October 2, 2024. Leaders from the Congress Party, CPI, New Socialist Party, and various trade unions attended the gathering. Those unable to attend, sent their condolences including messages from Suresh Mehta, former chief minister of Gujarat, and Professor Hemant Kumar Shah, an economist.

TN: CITU Victory in the Struggle for Collective Bargaining Rights

THE determined struggle of young workers at Samsung India in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, has caught the nation's attention. The right to form a union is a fundamental right guaranteed by the constitution. It is not something to be begged from anyone.

Peace and Harmony March in Shimla

ON September 27, in a significant display of solidarity, hundreds of citizens gathered in Shimla to participate in a Peace and Harmony March, organised under the banners of numerous democratic and progressive organisations. This march aimed to promote peace and communal harmony in the state, especially in light of recent tensions.

TN: Chaos as Police Dismantle Protest Tent and Threaten Workers at Their Homes

AS Samsung workers continue their determined struggle for their rights, the Tamil Nadu police have stepped in to disrupt and suppress the protest.On the 31st day (October 9) of the ongoing protest, as Samsung workers had announced they would continue their demonstration, the police took action to prevent them from reaching the protest site. They went to workers' homes – specifically threatening women in the workers' families – and overnight, dismantled the protest tent.Despite the police intimidation, workers held their protest in the pouring rain.

Kerala: Pinarayi Writes to Arif Mohammad Khan: Governor Has No Right to Summon Higher Officials

IN a letter written to Kerala governor Arif Mohammad Khan on October 8, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has refused to comply with the governor’s directive to summon the chief secretary and state police chief to appear before him at Raj Bhavan.

Bihar: A Tribute to a Visionary Leader Sitaram Yechury

TRIBUTES flowed during a state-level condolence meeting for Sitaram Yechury, general secretary of CPI(M), organised by the Bihar state committee of CPI(M) on October 1, 2024, at Ravindra Bhawan, Patna. Over 1,000 workers, peasants, women, youth, students, and intellectuals, gathered to honour Sitaram Yechury, who passed away unexpectedly on September 20.The news of his sudden demise shocked both the Party and the broader Left and democratic movements across the country.

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