TN: Demolition of a Caste Wall

Area: Valavanthan kottaiVillage: KachoorTeshil: OothukottaiDistrict: TiruvallurThere was a caste wall erected obstructing the entry to dalit dwellings by real estate lobby in the above village. It was demolished on September 15, 2022 by officials with police protection.The Tamilnadu Untouchability Eradication Front (TNUEF) and the Tamilnadu Tribal Association spearheaded agitations forcing the authorities to act.After a series of agitations, the demolition took place today.

BJP’s Freebie Campaign: Yet another Assault on the States’ Rights

THE freebie debate has raised a hornet’s nest regarding its definition, implications for the poor, impact on fiscal consolidation, propriety of judicial system usurping the domain of the legislature and political process and so on. But a dimension that has not received adequate attention has been the consequences for the federal structure.The states are alleged to be steeped in “revadi culture” and distributing too many freebies risking their financial stability.

WB: Affinity for the Sangh Is Not Unrelated to Corruption Scandals

RECENTLY in a press conference, Mamata Banerjee, chief minister of West Bengal said, “RSS is not that bad; everything is done using the name of RSS.” Some of the mainstream media chose to ignore her remarks as they are forbidden to listen to such “risky” comments. Even if someone hears these by chance, they are forbidden to write or speak freely about these views. But the video went viral. There was no escape.Does Banerjee really desire to escape? Not at all. She has said such things before.

Assam: CPI(M) Holds Convention to Discuss Issues of People Living in Low-lying Riverbanks

CPI(M) Assam state committee organised a state-level 'Char-Chapori' Convention at Mandia in Barpeta district. Hundreds of people from different Char Chapori areas participated in the convention. A char is a floating island while chaporis are low-lying flood-prone riverbanks. The 'Char Chapori' areas of Assam are populated mainly by Muslim minorities. Party Central Committee member Isfaqur Rahman presided over the meeting.

Onwards with the September Campaign

THE Central Committee of the CPI(M) has called for a mass campaign throughout the country on the major issues facing the people like price rise, unemployment, livelihood of farmers and agricultural workers, against privatisation and attacks on the working class and the overall onslaught on democracy and democratic rights by the Modi government.This campaign from September 14-24 will concentrate on taking these issues to the people and the demands and alternative policies required to solve these problems.

Why This Silence on Unemployment, Mr Modi?

The jobless rate crossed 8 per cent yet again, and youth unemployment is raging uncheckedTHERE is a deafening silence on the part of the government, and its voluble leaders, on unemployment. Not even ritual claims or promises are being made – one would think that India has no jobs crisis! Yet the relentless rate of unemployment, especially among youth, continues to devastate families. In August this year, unemployment once again crossed the 8 per cent mark hitting the highest level in the past year.

Why Lok Ayukta Amendment?

THE Kerala Assembly has passed the Lok Ayukta Amendment Bill after detailed discussions. The assembly came to the general point of view that the bill has constitutional and legal validity. This bill has been formulated as per the provisions of the Central Lokpal Act and the State Lok Ayukta Model Bill by upholding the provisions of the constitution. As per the Lok Ayukta Act, this system will be responsible for investigations and inspections.

Nepali Gorkha is Against Agnipath - The Short Term Pensionless Scheme

INDIAN army chief general Manoj Pande was on a five day visit to Nepal, starting September 4.

Protests Rock West Bengal over Misrule

Discontent SpreadsBENGAL is in a bitter mood as one after another the names of Trinamool top brass are getting added to the list of the corrupt. The daily chain of new arrests and the angst over ever-increasing corruption is giving rise to agitating spirit among the people across the length and breadth of the state.

SKM National Meet Calls for Intensifying Struggles

THE national meeting of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) was held in New Delhi on September 4, 2022. The earlier meeting was held two months ago at Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, on July 3. The meeting was presided over by Tajinder Singh Virk, Rakesh Tikait and Ruldu Singh. It was conducted by Hannan Mollah, Darshan Pal and Joginder Singh Ugrahan.Over 250 leaders of farmers’ organisations across India attended this meeting.

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