Uttar Pradesh State Conference of CPI(M)

THE 24th Uttar Pradesh state conference of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) was held from December 29-31, 2024 at Bulandshahr with the resolve to build a revolutionary communist party with a strong mass base in Uttar Pradesh.The comrades of Bulandshahr had made elaborate preparations for the conference; the entire city was decorated with red flags and four-month long campaign for the conference and rally was conducted in 300 villages.The venue of the conference was named after our beloved leader Comrade Sitaram Yechury, the meeting stage was named after former MLA Comrade Dinanath Sin

UGC Rules: Assault on State Universities

THE New Year 2025 started with another assault on the education system. The Modi government, through the UGC, announced new draft regulations titled, ‘University Grants Commission (Minimum Qualifications for Appointment and Promotion of Teachers and Academic Staff in Universities and Colleges and Measures for Maintenance of Standards in Higher Education)’. This is yet another attempt by the central government to assume control over all the higher education institutions in the country.According to the UGC, there are 56 central universities and 481 state universities.

Waged and Unwaged Work in Capitalism

CAPITALIST accumulation entails a combination of waged and unwaged work involved in production and social reproduction. Production of goods and services must be supported by a process of social reproduction that refers to producing the labour power required for production.Capitalism is defined as a system of generalised commodity production which includes commodification of labour power.

US Pegasus Ruling: A Reminder of India’s Stalled Probe

A US court has held the Israeli spyware maker NSO Group responsible for using WhatsApp to illegally infiltrate the mobile phones of thousands of individuals with its Pegasus software – a military-grade spyware. In a landmark decision, the US District Court in Northern California found the NSO Group liable for violating state and federal hacking laws such as the US Computer Fraud and Abuse Act.

The Strengthening of the Dollar

THE Indian newspapers have been full of stories about the fall of the rupee vis-à-vis the US dollar in the last few days. Just over a month ago, on November 27, the value of the dollar was Rs 84.559; by December 29, it had risen to Rs 85.5.

AIRTWF’s Call for Urgent Transport Sector Overhaul

ON December 18, 2024, the All India Road Transport Workers’ Federation (AIRTWF) submitted a memorandum to the Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, New Delhi to demand resolution of the issues of road transport sector and the workers.It is important to know that the transport sector is a critical lifeline for the economy. Contributing 4.1 per cent to the GDP, it is the second-largest employment generator after agriculture. A society without a functional transport system is almost unimaginable.

Rajasthan: Left Parties Demand Resignation of Union Home Minister

ON December 30, in response to the national call by Left parties, a joint protest was organised at district and tehsil headquarters across Rajasthan by the Communist Party of India (Marxist), the Communist Party of India, the Communist Party of India (ML), and various other Left and democratic and organisations.

Start Talks with Kisan Organisations Immediately

CPI(M) has issued the following statement on December 28THE health condition of senior farmers’ leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal who has been on hunger strike since November 26 is extremely critical. The protest is for the legitimate demand of the kisan movement for a legal backing to the MSP and waiver of loans. All the demands are related to the central government which by refusing to intervene is solely responsible for this situation.

Dr Manmohan Singh

CPI(M) Polit Bureau has issued the following statement on December 27THE Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) mourns the passing away of Dr Manmohan Singh, former prime minister and distinguished economist.Dr Manmohan Singh during his ten-year tenure as prime minister stood firmly for secular and democratic values. He adopted policies which he believed were in the interests of the country. He was a leader of unquestioned integrity.The Polit Bureau conveys its heartfelt condolence to his wife Gursharan Kaur, and his daughters.

Kerala: Pinarayi Vijayan Slams Sanatan Dharma, Defends Sri Narayana Guru's Legacy

IN a sharp critique of the proponents of Sanatan Dharma, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan stated that there is no distinction between Sanatan Dharma and Varnashram Dharma, also known as the Chaturvarna system. Speaking at the inauguration of the 92nd Sivagiri Pilgrimage on December 31, Pinarayi emphasized that the concept of Sanatan Dharma is not aligned with the teachings of Sri Narayana Guru, the stalwart of the reformist movement in Kerala. He noted that Sanatan Dharma is favoured by erstwhile monarchs and communal forces alike.

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