The Kazan Summit of BRICS

THE Kazan summit of the BRICS countries was a historic one for several reasons: first, it created a new category called “partner nations” as a step towards full membership, and accepted 13 such new “partner” countries, among whom were Cuba and Bolivia. Second, it came out against unilateral economic sanctions that the US-led imperialist powers have been imposing on countries that dare to assert their independence from imperialist hegemony. Third, it suggested a programme of reform for the International Monetary and Financial System.

October Revolution: A Lodestar for Intensifying Class Struggles in Today’s Conditions

Below we republish an article written by Sitaram Yechury on the occasion of the centenary of October Revolution. The article was published in the People’s Democracy dated November 5, 2017.NOVEMBER 7, 2017 will see the culmination of the year-long commemoration of the centenary of the great October Socialist revolution as decided by the CPI(M)’s 21st Congress.

Schedule of CPI(M) State Conferences

Schedule of CPI(M) State Conferences

No	Name of State	Tentative dates	Place
	Manipur	November 15, 2024

Samsung Struggle in the Era of Neoliberalism: A Class Perspective

THE 38-day-long strike by Samsung workers at the Sriperumbudur plant near Chennai is an important class struggle of this century in our country in general, and in Tamil Nadu in particular. The experiences and lessons of this heroic struggle will serve as a beacon for the contemporary working class and all trade unions.The CITU state committee organised a state-wide picketing and road blockade in solidarity with this struggle, with thousands of workers participating. CPI(M), CPI, VCK, and CPI(ML) jointly conducted a demonstration in Chennai.

Public Money for Corporate Profit

THE central government has come up with an employment-linked incentive (ELI) scheme with an outlay of Rs 2 lakh crore for 5 years in the 2024-25 Union Budget. The scheme is said to be framed to create jobs and to enable skilling the youth for employment. It consists of Rs 1.07-lakh crore Plan A, Plan B & Plan C funding to enable 3.1 crore employment generation, Rs 63,000 crore for internship programme for skilling 1 crore youth in 5 years, and Rs 30,000 crore for upgradation of Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs).

Stop Infringement of Rights of MPs

CPI(M) Polit Bureau has issued the following statement on November 2

THE Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) condemns the central government’s decision denying political clearance to Dr V Sivadasan, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) to attend the Parliamentarian’s Forum against Fascism, being held in Caracas, Venezuela. This is an attempt to stifle any voice that does not conform with the ruling party’s views.

Kerala: Rubber Farmers Suspect Cartelisation behind Falling Prices, Seek Govt Intervention

The AIKS has flagged reduced buying by tyre monopolies in Kerala in recent weeks to create panic in the market.THE All-India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) has sought the union government’s intervention in checking the falling prices of natural rubber.

“Droher Aalo”: Flame of Defiance Spreads across Bengal

IGNITED by the brutal rape and murder of a young doctor at RG Kar Medical College on August 9, Bengal has become a crucible of public outrage and collective action. The initial shock and grief has quickly transformed into a determined call for justice. The movement initiated by junior and senior doctors has gradually transformed into the largest civil society movement in recent times.

Central Committee Communique

The Central Committee of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) met from November 3-5, 2024 in New Delhi. It has issued the following communique on November 5, 2024ELECTION COMMISSION SHOULD TAKE ACTIONThe utterly communal speeches being made by BJP leaders led by the prime minister and home minister in the Jharkhand election campaign are a clear violation of the model code of conduct as well as the guidelines issued by the EC to all political parties.

MSME: An Alternative Vision of Kerala’s LDF Government

KERALA has long been recognised for its advancements in human development indices and consistently ranks first in Sustainable Development Goals in India. The “Kerala Model” of development, which emphasizes universal access to education and healthcare, is acclaimed globally. However, Comrade EMS Namboodiripad once expressed concerns about the sustainability of this model if the state does not advance in the productive sectors, particularly in agriculture and industry.

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