AP: Fighting Neo-Fascism is Linked to Fighting Neo-Liberal Policies

FIGHTING neo-fascism today is intrinsically connected to the fight against neo-liberal policies, said Prof. Prabhat Patnaik at a seminar in Visakhapatnam on October 6, 2024. The seminar on "Leninism, Socialist Revolution, and Contemporary Imperialism" was organised by the Visakhapatnam district committee of the CPI(M) as part of the year-long observance of the death centenary of Comrade Lenin. The seminar was held at Alluri Sitharama Raju Vignana Kendram, with around 500 participants.

CPI(M) Expresses Solidarity with Ladakhi Activists on Hunger Strike

CPI(M) Polit Bureau member Brinda Karat and John Britas, member of parliament visited the site of indefinite hunger strike by Sonum Wangchuk and several others from Ladakh, on October 7 to express solidarity.It is a reflection of the authoritarian nature of the Modi government that the 150 activists from Ladakh who had come in a peaceful padayatra all the way to the capital were not allowed to sit on dharna in the capital. Instead they were arrested, ill-treated and now confined to Ladakh Bhavan where they have started an indefinite hunger strike.

TN: Samsung Workers’ Indefinite Strike

A THOUSAND years ago, during the reign of Chola King Rajaraja, vast tracts of land, known as Brahmadeyam, were granted to brahmins. Successive kings followed this tradition, generously donating land to key administrative service providers, such as the army and palace staff. The ruling class of that era favoured a select few – primarily those close to them – elevating them to the status of landlords.

Kerala: Finance Ministers Conclave on the 16th Finance Commission

THE 16th Finance Commission (FC), constituted on December 31, 2023, with Aravind Panagariya as chairman, is currently preparing its report. The FC has already started visiting state governments and holding discussions on the memorandum submitted by the state governments. Recommendations of the 16th FC will cover a five-year period starting on April 1, 2026.Article 280(1) of the Indian Constitution outlines how a Finance Commission is established.

Remembering Sitaram Yechury: A Leader Who Strived For a Better World

ON September 28, thousands gathered at the Talkatora Indoor Stadium to remember their beloved leader, Comrade Sitaram Yechury. Grief was evident on the sorrowful faces of those present, as the news of Comrade Yechury’s demise was still hard to accept.The memorial began with four revolutionary songs performed by Jan Natya Manch and Parcham.

Bengal's Unyielding Demand for Justice: A Tidal Wave of Protest

NOT even the festive spirit of Durga Puja could overshadow the burning demand for justice in Kolkata. Left-wing student, youth and women’s organisations staged a massive rally in Dharmatala, braving heavy rains and police restrictions, to declare that the fight for justice will continue unabated. The rally, held on September 26th afternoon, saw a massive turnout of young protesters who defied police orders and barricades.

Haryana: Huge Electoral Meeting in Bhiwani

A huge Parivartan Rally was held in Bhiwani, Haryana on October 2, in support of Omprakash, the CPI(M) candidate for the assembly elections who is backed by the INDIA bloc. CPI(M) Polit Bureau member Subhashini Ali addressed the large gathering, urging voters to reject the anti-people BJP government in the state and the Narendra Modi-led government at the centre.

TN: Rich Tributes Paid to Comrade Yechury in Chennai

“Human beings are naturally productive, sociable beings who find fulfillment and meaning in their lives through the free exercise of their natural powers. They fulfill themselves through their creations, so that what they make is an expression of what they are.” – Karl Marx.As an apt example of this idea, Comrade Sitaram Yechury spent more than half a century fighting for the true emancipation of India’s toiling masses. To honour his contributions to society, the CPI(M) Tamil Nadu state committee organised a memorial meeting in Chennai on September 23.

Uttarakhand: CPI(M) Pays Tributes to Comrade Sitaram Yechury

TO pay tributes to former general secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), Comrade Sitaram Yechury, a meeting was organised by the CPI(M) Uttarakhand state committee at the Press Club Auditorium in Dehradun on September 22.

Tripura: Sitaram Yechury, a Guiding Force in the Communist Movement

THE CPI(M) Tripura state committee organised a remembrance meeting for Comrade Sitaram Yechury on September 24, at Rabindra Satabarshiki Bhavan, Agartala,.

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