Stringent Punishment Must Follow

CPI(M) Polit Bureau has issued the following statement on April 25.THE CPI(M) welcomes the judgment holding Asaram and two others guilty of rape of a minor in August 2013. It is a case of a so-called godman exploiting the faith and belief of his followers to sexually exploit a minor and deserves the strongest punishment.This is a victory for justice in a case which saw the use of violence and intimidation against the victim and her family. Nine witnesses were attacked of which three died.

No Interference in Judges Appointment

CPI(M) Polit Bureau has issued the following statement on April 26.THE collegium of the Supreme Court had forwarded the names of Justice K M Joseph and senior advocate Indu Malhotra to be elevated as judges to the Supreme Court.After considerable delay the appointment of Indu Malhotra has been cleared. However, the government has not cleared the appointment of Justice K M Joseph.

Mamata Banerjee Wants ‘100%’ seats: Democracy Butchered in West Bengal

WEST Bengal witnessed brutal operation for murder of democracy, never seen after the dark days of seventies.Panchayat elections in West Bengal have utterly exposed the anti-democratic character of the TMC government. Opposition parties were debarred from submitting nominations in thousands of seats, intending candidates were attacked in large scale particularly outside block and sub-divisional offices. Kolkata High Court intervened and stayed the election process, directed State Election Commission to declare an extra date for submission of nomination.

Greetings from International Communist Parties

Communist Party of ChinaON the occasion of the 22nd National Congress of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)], the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) wishes to extend our heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to you, and through you, to the entire membership of CPI(M).The CPI(M) is an important player in the political landscape of India, committed to exploring a path towards socialism befitting the national realities.

Diary of the 22nd Congress of the CPI(M) Hyderabad, April 18-22, 2018

April 18

CPI(M) 22nd Congress: Congress of Unity Congress of Determination

THE 22nd Congress of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) concluded at Hyderabad, successfully completing the agenda that was before the Congress. The spirit of unity and determination overflowed with abundance in the massive rally attended by lakhs of people marking the closing of the Congress. The 22nd Congress re-doubled the CPI(M)’s determination to offer a policy alternative to the Indian ruling classes that would be built through intensified people’s struggles. The current BJP central government, whose reins are controlled by the fascistic Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh has mounted

For A Strong CPI(M) With An All-India Mass Base

THE 22nd Congress of the CPI(M) held in Hyderabad discussed how to build a strong party with an all-India mass base – the goal set out by the Kolkata Plenum on Organisation held in December 2015. The Political-Organisational Report presented to the Congress reviewed the implementation of the organisational tasks set out by the Plenum.The Plenum had pointed out that the expansion of the Party and its mass base requires the stepping up of the class and mass struggles conducted by the Party and the mass organisations. There have been serious efforts in this direction. Apart from the all-Ind

Hyderabad Festival Held on the Occasion of CPI(M) 22nd Congress

HYDERABAD is home to many historical and cultural glories. Reflecting some of them, the Hyderabad Fest 2018 is being held at NTR Stadium from April 13-22. Featuring theme-pavilions surrounding tourism, education, public sector undertaking, financial institutions, literature and specific sites catering to cultural performances besides short film fests, art and photography exhibitions, Hyderabad Fest 2018 has it all.

State Conference Takes Pledge to Regain Lost Glory of CPI(M) in Punjab

THE 22ND Punjab State Conference of the CPI(M) successfully concluded in Mahilpur in Hoshiarpur district on April 11. The conference gave a clarion call to regain the lost glory of the Party in Punjab by strengthening the organisation at grassroots level and drawing the youth, women and Dalits to it in a big way.

Heed the federal framework

MOST federations in the world have arrangements for the mobilisation and devolution of resources. In India, the constitution provides for the appointment of a finance commission every five years to recommend methodology to share resources such that the fiscal space of the constituents, especially the states, is well protected.The terms of reference of the 15th Finance Commission are thus a matter of utmost importance to the resources available to the states of India.

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