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Tripura: Corruption and Mafia Rule in the State

THE BJP-IPFT-Tipra Motha alliance government, led by Manik Saha, celebrated its second anniversary in office with great fanfare on March 9. The occasion was marked by a statewide rally held in Agartala, attended by the party’s National President, JP Nadda. The event, celebrated with fanfare, left the public awaiting updates on pre-election promises, as speakers remained silent on their commitments, raising questions about their fulfillment.Let’s see the current status of some of these promises.

WB: Rallies against Abhaya's Murder & Jadavpur Incident

A PROTEST campaign was organised on Sunday, March 9th by the Joint Platform of Doctors, West Bengal, and Abhaya Mancha. The demonstration was in response to the unjust and brutal murder of Abhaya and the disgraceful behavior of the education minister at Jadavpur University.  Biman Basu, Left Front chairman, urged all democracy-loving and well-meaning individuals to participate in two grand marches planned in Kolkata. These processions, along with a spontaneous civil society movement, significantly impacted the Chowringhee area.

TN: Madurai Gears Up to Host 24th Congress of CPI(M)

THE 24th Party Congress of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) is set to take place with great enthusiasm in Madurai from April 2 to 6. The historic city of Madurai is adorned with red flags and festive decorations, eagerly awaiting this landmark congress, which stands as the voice of the working class and a steadfast ally of the labouring masses.This historically significant congress will be held at Tamukkam Ground, the heart of revolutionary Madurai.

Delhi: SFI Sweeps AUDSC 2025 Elections-A Victory for Students Rights & Campus Democracy

AFTER six years, Ambedkar University Delhi (AUD) has witnessed the resurgence of student democracy with the AUD Students' Council (AUDSC) elections. The Students' Federation of India (SFI) achieved a resounding victory, winning 24 out of 44 councillor seats, marking a new era of student activism. This victory reclaims the university space with the slogan of "Independence, Democracy, and Socialism."This triumph comes after years of delays in conducting elections due to administrative repression, enrollment mismanagement, and the COVID-19 lockdown. However, SFI refused to back down.

Stop Starlink Deal

CPI(M) Polit Bureau has issued the following statement on March 13THE recent reports of Jio and Airtel's tie-up with Elon Musk's Starlink to offer high-speed satellite-based internet services in the country raise serious questions regarding spectrum allocation and national security concerns. The Supreme Court had held in the 2G case that spectrum is a scarce resource and can be allocated to private players only through open, transparent auction. Any private deal for allocating spectrum would be a violation of the law of the land.

Modi Govt’s Craven Response To US Tariff Hikes

THE US President Donald Trump, in his first address to the US Congress following his election, has threatened to impose tariffs on countries that he considers are taking advantage of US trade policies. In his list is India, along with Canada, Mexico, China, Brazil and the European Union. Trump has repeatedly named India as a country that is levying exorbitant tariffs on US products. He even called India a ‘tariff king’.

Mathematics of Viksit Bharat

A HUGE campaign is going on across the country about India aspiring to become a developed country in 2047. There is nothing wrong in targeting something big with a hope that even if it fails, we could reach somewhere near to what had been the goal. However, the goal shouldn’t be so unrealistic that people think it infeasible in the first place. India is currently the fastest growing economy in the world and there is possibility of relatively high growth being maintained in India over the coming years compared to global average.

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