AN array of political leaders, intellectuals, activists and artists assembled at the HKS Surjeet Bhavan on April 6, 2024 to express solidarity with Prabir Purkayastha who has already served six months jail term over trumped up charges under UAPA. The solidarity programme was organised in three sessions. The first session had the performance of artists from Ahvaan and the release of Prabir’s book ‘Keeping up the Good Fight’.The second session was addressed by intellectuals, activists and journalists.

THE state-level convention on ‘Central government policies Fanaticism’ held on March 30, by 11 Left parties at Sundarayya Vignana Kendram in Hyderabad unanimously resolved to conduct a state-wide campaign and agitations from April 1 to 15.

THE upcoming general election holds significant importance. Throughout the campaign period, a wide range of issues will be discussed and debated. Among these issues, the power sector policy of the ruling government has stood out as one of the most pressing concerns. The tenure of Modi has had a disastrous impact on India's public electricity sector, resulting in an increasingly heavy burden on the people of India.Over the past decade, there has been a consistent upward trend in the average cost of power supply in India.

THE Delhi Union of Journalists, in a statement issued on April 6, has expressed alarm at the growing misuse of the Information Technology Rules, 2021 to shut down social media accounts and platforms. In a blatant move, the Information & Broadcasting ministry has ordered YouTube to take down the channel Bolta Hindustan on April 4, 2024 under Rule 15(2).The Rule 15(2) entitles the ministry to direct social media platforms to block content.

THE prolonged negotiations among the parties comprising the Mahagathbandhan bloc in Bihar concluded with a joint press conference held at the RJD headquarters in Patna on March 29. The press conference was addressed by state leaders from RJD, Congress, and three Left parties: CPI(M), CPI, and CPI(ML), with the state secretary of CPI(M), Lalan Choudhary, representing the Party.