JUST as Modi and his party use anti-Pakistan rhetoric, Mamata Banerjee is attempting to reap political benefits by fomenting anti-Bangladesh sentiment in West Bengal. Addressing the audience on the 59th foundation day of Ganashakti on January 3, CPI(M) West Bengal state secretary Mohammad Salim cautioned against this dangerous trend, stating that Modi had won elections by threatening to "invade" Pakistan. Now, with the 2026 assembly elections in sight, both the Trinamool and the BJP are forgetting Bengal and making posters about Chittagong.

AS a part of the nationwide protest against the disrespectful and derogatory remarks on Dr B R Ambedkar by the Union Home Minister Amit Shah, meetings and rallies were organised by the Left parties in Tripura on December 30, 2024. The programme was organised jointly by the CPI(M), CPI, AIFB, RSP and CPI(ML). Besides the capital city of Agartala, rallies were organised at places like Udaipur, Belonia, Khowai, Kamalpur, Amarpur, Santir Bazar, Ambassa, Sabroom, Longtarai Valley and Gandachhera.

ON December 18, 2024, the All India Road Transport Workers’ Federation (AIRTWF) submitted a memorandum to the Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, New Delhi to demand resolution of the issues of road transport sector and the workers.It is important to know that the transport sector is a critical lifeline for the economy. Contributing 4.1 per cent to the GDP, it is the second-largest employment generator after agriculture. A society without a functional transport system is almost unimaginable.

IN a sharp critique of the proponents of Sanatan Dharma, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan stated that there is no distinction between Sanatan Dharma and Varnashram Dharma, also known as the Chaturvarna system. Speaking at the inauguration of the 92nd Sivagiri Pilgrimage on December 31, Pinarayi emphasized that the concept of Sanatan Dharma is not aligned with the teachings of Sri Narayana Guru, the stalwart of the reformist movement in Kerala. He noted that Sanatan Dharma is favoured by erstwhile monarchs and communal forces alike.

IN an unprecedented show of solidarity, millions of electricity employees and engineers across India observed a ‘One-Hour Nationwide Strike Action’ on December 31, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm.