Growing More Food, But Eating Less

India shows a substantial rise in per head food production in recent years but it is merely adding to exports and to stocks – food consumption by the people shows no rise FOR a quarter century from the early 1980s, production of grain per head of population at the global level kept on declining. Developing countries were urged under neo-liberal free trade policies promoted by advanced countries and global institutions, to export more and more agricultural products, and their pliant governments did exactly that.

Tea Workers Ready for Historic Strike in Bengal

TEA workers in West Bengal are preparing for a historic two-day strike beginning 11th November, demanding minimum wages and implementation of labour laws in tea estates. The strike call, given by a joint forum of tea workers comprising 23 trade unions, has evoked tremendous response in five northern districts of West Bengal -- Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar, Cooch Behar and North Dinajpur. The strike action has come as a culmination of months of joint struggle. The workers’ struggle will be supported by a general strike in adjacent areas in those five districts on 12th November.

Dalit Soshan Mukti Manch to Organise a National Convention for Dalit Rights on November 27 in New Delhi

In a press conference organised on November 3 in New Delhi, the Dalit Soshan Mukti Manch (DSMM), a platform of organisations and individuals belonging to various states who have come together in the fight against caste oppression has announced that a National Convention would be organised on November 27 at Constitution Club Annexe in New Delhi

CPI(M) to Finalise the Draft Review Report On Political Tactical Line in the next CC

THE CPI(M) Polit Bureau has been authorised by the Central Committee to prepare a revised draft of the review of the political-tactical line, taking into account the discussions in the Central Committee. This proposal made by the Polit Bureau was unanimously adopted by the CC without anybody voting against it, said CPI(M) General Secretary Prakash Karat.

Wagah Blast Condemned

The Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) has issued the following statement on November 3, 2014.

THE Polit Bureau of the CPI(M) expresses its shock and grief at the suicide bombing attack at the Wagah border which has caused the deaths of 55 people including women and children. The blast occurred at Wagah at the time of the flag lowering ceremony.

This horrific attack underlines the threat posed by the extremist-terrorist groups in both Pakistan and India which needs to be countered by close cooperation between the two countries.

No to Cut in Subsidies

The Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) has issued the following statement on October 31, 2014.

The finance ministry has decided to implement a ten percent cut in the government’s non-plan expenditure for the current financial year. These austerity measures do not involve only a ban on first air travel or meetings in five star hotels, but subsidies will bear the main brunt of the cuts. This would mean cut in subsidies meant for the people and welfare measures.

Oppose Further Economic Burdens on the People

The Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) has issued the following statement on November 6.

THE union finance minister has, once again, reconfirmed that the Modi government is continuing with the anti-people neo-liberal economic reforms followed by the previous UPA government. Further, the Modi government is set to pursue such reforms more aggressively.

50 Years of the CPI(M): Electoral Politics and Kerala

AFTER the formation of the CPI(M), the first election was conducted in Kerala in the year 1965. It was a time of ordeal for our Party. Most of our leaders were arrested and they were imprisoned by the central government calling them as Chinese agents. This caused a severe crisis on the organisational front.

The Fight against Left Deviation in Kerala

THE CPI(M) was formed as part of the fight against right deviation which had then emerged within the Communist movement in India. While the fight against right deviation had been going on, the extremist Left deviation also appeared within the Party. The fight against both the extremist Left and right trends which had formed within the Communist Party was a usual process.

Seventh Party Congress: A Milestone in Our Movement and Struggle

THE Central Committee has decided to observe the 50th anniversary of the Seventh Congress and has called upon all Party units to observe the anniversary. Accordingly, we are also holding programmes in West Bengal to mark this historic occasion.

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