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The Energetic Campaign by the CPI(M)

THE elections for Tamilnadu Assembly are scheduled on May 16 along with Kerala. In Tamilnadu for the first time an alternative front has been formed against both DMK and AIADMK. This front consists of CPI(M), CPI, MDMDK (headed by Vaiko), VCK (a strong dalit party) which together had formed Peoples Welfare Front. Later on, DMDK of Vijaykanth and TMC of GK Vasan (son of Karuppiaih Moopanar and former central minister) also joined and a six party alliance emerged. This six party alliance has been giving many sleepless nights to both the dominant parties of the state.

TAMILNADU: CPI(M) Election Campaign Calls for Electing PWF

 THE people of Tamilnadu have always shown a new way during times of crisis, and continuing the tradition; the time has come to elect a people-centric government led by the People’s Welfare Front, Sitaram Yechury, general secretary of CPI (M), said in the election campaign.CPI(M) leaders Sitaram Yechury and Brinda Karat started campaign in various parts of Tamilnadu from May 4.

Welcome Verdict

The Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) has issued the following statement on May 11, 2016THE Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) welcomes the judicial verdict on the floor test held in the Uttarkhand assembly, upholding the constitution and the Bommai judgement that lays down that the majority has to be proved on the floor of the assembly and Article 356 should be used only as a last resort.This is a big setback to the anti-constitutional conspiracy hatched by the BJP of trying to topple the government in the state and impose its rule there.

The Role of Long-Term Policy Measures In Rural Drought Distress

THERE has been quite widespread media coverage of the serious drought afflicting large swathes of India – particularly in Maharashtra, Telangana, Rajasthan, Bundelkhand and even Punjab. Many areas have seen two consecutive years of problems arising not only from rainfall deficiency but also serious crop loss owing to unseasonal rain. With nothing to eat for humans or livestock, distress migration from many areas is a very visible phenomenon.

Joblessness and Its Emerging Political Implications

THE recent World Employment and Social Outlook Trends, 2016 (hereafter WESO) shows that the crisis in contemporary capitalism has worsened in the last two years and the forecasts for the next few years are also quite bleak. This scenario is best exemplified by the growing rate of unemployment in the world economy, particularly in developing and emerging countries. It should be noted, that the current phase of contemporary capitalism is characterised by location of production units in emerging and developing economies by transnational corporations.

Myanmar: Civilian Government Takes Over

THE first civilian government in more than fifty years in Burma formally took over the reins of power on April 1. The military which had monopolised power for most of the years since the country gained independence however will continue to have a major say in the running of the government. The constitution it has bestowed on the country without meaningful debate has placed significant roadblocks for the smooth transition to a full fledged civilian rule.

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