Massive Left Wave in Kerala Local Body Polls

A MASSIVE Left wave has engulfed Kerala's political scene as the CPIM-led Left Democratic Front has swept a major chunk of the seats in the recent local body elections. Dealing a massive blow to the INC-led UDF, LDF has conclusive leads in five city corporations out of six, 10 out of 14 district panchayats, 108 out of 152 block panchayats, 34 out of 86 municipalities, and 514 out of 941 grama panchayats in the state. The present LDF government was much appreciated for the citizen-friendly way in which the state tackled the coronavirus crisis.

Manusmriti – A Marxist Perspective Class, Caste and Gender-based Oppressions

THE concepts of freedom, democracy, and secular republic were widely accepted in India, based on which the Constitution was drafted. While implementing these, one can see feudal relations and Manusmriti as big obstacles.UNTOUCHABILITY - VIOLENCE Article 17 of the Constitution declares untouchability has been completely abolished by law. But what is the current situation?

A Long Struggle Ahead

THE big success of the Bharat bandh called by the farmers’ organisations on December 8 was a display of people’s support and sympathy for the cause of the farmers.The spontaneous response to the bandh call in many places and the support extended to it by a wide range of organisations and sections of the society – trade unions, traders’ organisations, transport associations, teachers, students and women’s organisations – all indicate the isolation of the Modi government on this issue. It is also significant that almost all non-BJP opposition parties expressed support for the protest action.

CPI(M)’s Greetings on the 75th National Day of Vietnam

Below we publish the text of the greetings sent by the Communist Party of India (Marxist) to the Communist Party of Vietnam, on December 7, on the occasion of the 75th National Day of VietnamCENTRAL CommitteeCommunist Party of VietnamDear Comrades,On behalf of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) we greet the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and through it, the government of Vietnam on the occasion of the 75th National Day.

Agriculture and the Free Market

IN the context of the on-going country-wide kisan movement for repealing Modi’s three agriculture bills, while an overwhelming majority of commentators have stood with the position taken by the kisans, a few, though not necessarily agreeing with Modi, have raised the question: why shouldn’t agriculture operate within a free market?

Support People’s Democracy, Appeal for Subscribers

People’s Democracy is, like many other publications of the Left, facing a financial crisis because of the pandemic and lockdown. The printing of the paper resumed after five months but there is a big drop in circulation.A way-out is to enroll subscribers widely.

Nearly 50 lakh protested during Kisan Bandh

THE bandh call given on December 8, by over 500 kisan unions who are on agitation and then supported by over 24 political parties, was highly successful given by the participation of the people and the impact it had on the ground.

Spontaneous Response to Bandh: CITU

THE Centre of Indian Trade Unions salutes the people of the country for their spontaneous response to the call of countrywide bandh on December 8, 2020 demanding scrapping of the draconian pro-corporate farm laws and the Electricity Bill 2020.In a statement issued on December 8, the CITU said that the bandh call was given by the united platform of peasants’ organisations who have been camping near the borders of the national capital in Delhi since November 26-27, 2020 pressing for outright repeal of the anti-farmer, anti-people and anti-national farm laws and the Electricity Bill 2020.

Support December 8 Bharat Bandh

LEADERS of political parties – Congress, DMK, NCP, RJD, PAGD, SP, CPI(M), CPI, CPI(ML), AIFB, and RSP – in a statement issued on December 6, have extended their solidarity with the ongoing massive struggle by the Indian farmers organised by various kisan organisations from across the country and supported their call for a Bharat bandh on December 8 demanding the withdrawal of the retrograde agri-laws and the Electricity Amendment Bill.The new agri-Laws passed in the parliament in a brazen anti-democratic manner preventing a structured discussion and voting, threaten India’s food security, d

Dispelling Modi Govt’s Myths on Farm Laws

THE national capital has been witnessing massive farmers protest over three agricultural bills recently passed by the Modi government. First, protesting farmers were branded as middlemen. Then came the allegation that Khalistani separatists have penetrated the protest. The ruling dispensation further claims that farmers are turning out in large numbers as they are misled by the opposition. Finally, Prime Minister NarendraModi plunged into the scene to defend the government’s agri laws.

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