The Birth Centenary of Comrade HareKrishna Konar

THE entire life of Comrade HareKrishna Konar was dedicated to the anti-imperialist battle and to bring changes in the existing tyranny-driven society. Throughout his entire life, he worked for the application of Marxist-Leninist ideology. He also became a pioneering figure in movements of peasants and agricultural workers to dismantle the stranglehold of feudalism on them.Comrade HareKrishna Konar was born on August 5, 1915 at Memari of Bardhaman district. He breathed his last on July 23, 1974 at the age of 59.

Eighth All India Conference of the All India Agricultural Workers Union

THE eighth all India conference of the All India Agricultural Workers Union was held at Warangal between July 30 and August 2. In many ways it was a historic event, being the first all India conference of any organisation to be held in the newly found state of Telangana. The process of organising it was also important as it was jointly hosted by the Andhra and Telangana committees of AIAWU with eminent personalities like the retired chief secretary of Andhra, K Madhavrao, retired IAS officer K R Venugopal, former Planning Commission member Ch.

Massive Rally in Solapur Begins CPI(M) Vidhan Sabha Election Campaign

ON August 6, 2014, a large rally of nearly 3,000 people, predominantly youth, marked the beginning of the CPI(M) Vidhan Sabha election campaign in Solapur with tremendous enthusiasm. The participants came from all over Solapur city and also from the adjoining rural areas. Most of them were working class youth and they hailed from all religions and castes.

Ugly Face of RSS Exposed

FOR more than 10 days a serious battle is being waged against the ugly face of communal elements in the state of Karnataka. It started on social networking site Facebook and has now spilled over to the real world in the form of complaint, arrest, and street protests in more than 12 districts of the state.

Hindutva Forces Threaten Anti-Superstition Activist with Rape

THE threat from Hindutva fundamentalist forces looms larger each day, and is covering ever-wider ground. Obscurantist views on society are being expressed such as support to khap panchayats. The status and role of women are systematically sought to be undermined including by playing down incidents of rape and blaming women’s dress or “western culture” for the same.

The Case of the Argentine Debt

WHAT is happening to Argentina’s debt at the present moment is instructive for all. In the 1990s when Carlos Menem was the president of Argentina, his government tried what it thought was a neo-liberal masterstroke. It kept the value of the Argentine currency pegged to the US dollar (in the ratio of 1:1) through what is called a “currency board” arrangement, in the hope that this would keep “investor confidence” high in that country.

First World War Today

HEADS of 83 countries, monarchs and elected presidents/prime ministers included, converged in Belgium to commemorate the centenary of the World War (the war to end all wars!), while Israel is bombarding Gaza. New York Times reporting the event writes “Some took the moment to recall more modern crises in the Middle East and Europe that are rooted in the fighting between 1914 and 1918 that toppled empires and redrew the world map. Some dwelled on a vision of reconciliation among former foes”.

Insurance Premium Is People’s Savings, Protect It

IT was in 1994 that a committee headed by R N Malhotra, former governor of RBI came out with a report on the liberalisation of insurance sector in India. The report recommended that (i) private companies be allowed into insurance sector including foreign capital and (ii) the public sector insurance companies be disinvested.

Unite to Thwart the danger of Communal Fascism

CPI(M) Leaders called for unity of all Left, democratic and secular forces to thwart the danger of communal fascism in the country. Along with it, they called upon to sharpen the struggle against anti-people economic policies of the Modi government.They were addressing a well-attended public meeting on August 5 in Kolkata to mark the birth anniversary of Comrade Muzaffar Ahmad, a leading light in the communist movement of India.Speaking on the occasion, Biman Basu said, the BJP is deciding government policies in consultation with the RSS.

No Amount of Terror Could Force them to Surrender

WOMEN leaders, along with CPI(M) Polit Bureau member Brinda Karat recently visited some of the worst affected villages in West Bengal and talked to families who experienced bitter tragedies. These villages are gravely terrorised. But the women showed marvellous courage and asserted that they would never surrender. Brahman Chawk: Arming itself for the War Which is due to be Waged Renubala Mondal’s grandson got hit by a bullet fired by TMC goons on the poll day during the fifth phase of the last Lok Sabha elections.

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