Farmers Mobilise against Corporate Control of Agriculture

THE anger and frustration of farmers against the authoritarian, pro-corporate NDA-3 Government has erupted in protests across India on December 23, as farmers demand intervention from President Droupadi Murmu. They have called on her to direct Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah to immediately engage in talks with all farmers' organisations and take urgent action to save the life of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on a hunger strike for 28 days.

National Convention on Safety in Railways

THE Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) organised a national convention on ‘Safety in Indian Railways’ on December 20, 2024 at HKS Surjeet Bhawan, New Delhi. More than 200 CITU activists and cadres from 16 states along with several members of railway unions participated in the convention, which was held as per the decision of the CITU general council held in Kolkata in August 2024.The national convention was presided over by Hemalata, President, CITU.

Withdraw Proposed Amendments to the Conduct of Election Rules

CPI(M) Polit Bureau has issued the following statement on December 22THE Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) expresses its strong objection to the Modi government's move to amend the Conduct of Election Rules to restrict the access of political parties and candidates to electronic records, including video and other digital trails, which were initially introduced by the Election Commission in consultation with political parties to ensure greater transparency.Media reports suggest that the government held consultations with the Election Commission

Left Parties’ Meet Demands Resignation of Amit Shah

The leaders of the Communist Party of India, Communist Party of India (Marxist), Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) Liberation, Revolutionary Socialist Party and All India Forward Bloc met in New Delhi on December 22, 2024. They have issued the following statement after the meeting:AMIT SHAH SHOULD RESIGNThe meeting noted that consequent to the disrespectful and derogatory comments on Dr B R Ambedkar by the Union Home Minister, Amit Shah, in the Rajya Sabha, there has been widespread anger and protests across the country. However, neither Amit Shah nor P

Himachal Farmers Reject New Agricultural Policies

DESPITE heavy snowfall, farmers gathered to burn copies of the newly proposed National Agricultural Market Policy, which threatens their livelihoods. Kuldeep Singh Tanwar, state president of the Kisan Sabha, addressed the protestors, sharply criticising the Modi-led NDA government for its anti-farmer stance since taking power.

Cuba Denounces The United States Blockade: A March against Imperial Ignominy

ON December 20th, from various territories of the country, the Cuban people, lead by the historical leaders of the Cuba Revolucition and the Presindent Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, endorsed the demand for the cessation of the economic, commercial and financial blockade of the United States against the Caribbean island and for the permanence of the Antillean nation on the list of countries that sponsor terrorism.

On that day, the current US administration had exactly 30 days left to finish its term in office.

PARLIAMENT ROUND-UP: A Session That Set New Lows

As the Modi government played a central role in disrupting proceedings, Amit Shah undermined Ambedkar’s legacy THE Winter Session of the Parliament, held from November 25 to December 20, 2024, marked by unprecedented disruptions and acrimony, brought to the fore the ruling party’s contempt for parliamentary democracy.

Delhi: A Sweet Victory at Adani-owned Ambuja Cements, Dadri

WHEN we came to Ambuja Cements, Dadri, we saw that the workers were being exploited a lot here. They were forced to produce more and if they did not, they were pressurised to do so. They were removed from duty for two to three days. One day, three of them were thrown out without any reason and the management challenged them to resort to any course knowing full well they are unorganised. Then all the workers came to an understanding to form a union and found out which was the best union. A few comrades from Bathinda contacted CITU central office.

RSS Chief’s Double Speak

WHAT is one to make of RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat’s speech regarding the raking up of new temple/mosque disputes? In his speech in Pune on December 19, Bhagwat disapproved of the raking up of new temple/mosque disputes. He said that Ram temple was a matter of faith for Hindus. Construction of the Ram mandir in Ayodhya, which was a matter of faith for Hindus, should not lead to further actions. In conclusion, he said “Every day, a new matter (dispute) is being raked up. How can this be allowed? This cannot continue”. This speech has led to varying interpretations.

Punjab State Conference of CPI(M)

THE 24th CPI(M) State Conference of Punjab was held at Desh Bhagat Yaadgar Hall, Jalandhar, on December 9-10, 2024. The conference began with the flag hoisting by the senior-most delegate, Sital Singh Sangha and paying of tributes at the Martyrs' Column.A presidium comprising Major Singh Bhikhiwind, Gurdarshan Singh Khaspur, Abdul Sattar, Parshotam Lal Bilga, and Harpreet Kaur Chabal conducted the proceedings of the conference. A total of 239 delegates and observers participated in the conference.

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