Kisans Hold Massive Rally before Parliament

THE march to parliament of the peasants and agricultural workers on February 24, 2016 under the banner of Bhoomi Adhikar Andolan (Movement for Land Rights) has been impressive and highly relevant politically.

Stop Violent Attacks on Citizens

The Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) has issued the following statement on February 24, 2016.

THE Polit Bureau of the CPI(M) expresses its grave concern and anguish over the growing signs of hatred and use of violence unilaterally to intimidate individuals, groups, identities who hold views contrary to those of the perpetrators.

We are shocked over the acid attack on the social activist turned AAP functionary Soni Sori in Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh. Sori had to be brought to Delhi for urgent medical attention and continue to be in hospital.

Grave Situation in Haryana

The Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) has issued the following statement on February 20.

THE Polit Bureau of the CPI(M) expresses its deep anguish and concern over the grave situation resulting from the ongoing agitation demanding reservation for Jats turning violent, leading to the tragic death of four persons reportedly in police firing. Many more are reported to have been grievously injured and undergoing treatment. The PB expresses its solemn condolences to the bereaved families.

AARM Leaders Write to Chhattisgarh CM Over Harassment of Lawyers

Below we reproduce the letter to Raman Singh, chief minister of Chhattisgarh written by Brinda Karat, former MP and vice-president of the Adivasi Adhikar Rashtriya Manch, Jitendra Choudhury MP, treasurer and Bal Singh, central executive member of AARM on the harassment of lawyers in Bastar and the continued functioning of vigilante groups like 'Salwa Judum', in the state in violation of the Supreme Court Judgement.

PM’s Conspiracy Theory

BARELY two years in office, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is already showing signs of strain and frustration. He has made an astounding speech in which he has accused various forces of conspiring to destabilise his government. Speaking at a rally in Odisha, Modi pointed fingers at various quarters who he alleged are unable to tolerate him as prime minister and his government.

Anganwadi Workers & Helpers Hold a Huge March to Parliament

Federations meet finance minister demanding increased allocation for ICDS in the union budget and minimum wages and pension; Warn the Government of Protest Week from March 1, 2016TENS of thousands of Anganwadi workers and helpers from every nook and corner of the country poured into Delhi and marched to parliament demanding with one voice “SAVE ICDS” by making necessary financial provisions in the budget to strengthen the scheme for the future of young India.

AIDWA Organises Convention against Haryana Panchayat Raj Amendment Act

THE All India Democratic Women’s Association organised a convention against Haryana Panchayat Raj Amendment Act on February 16 at Constitution Club, New Delhi. AIDWA has been continuously fighting against disenfranchisation of a huge section of population from contesting panchayat polls in Haryana and Rajasthan, thus attacking the democratic structure of panchayats as a whole.

Vision Document of Bihar Govt Lacks Road Map

AFTER giving a bloody blow to the BJP and providing a big mandate for the Mahagathbandhan under the leadership of Nitish Kumar, the people of Bihar had high hopes for better governance and inclusive growth, safeguarding the secular character of the state.There was apprehension among a section of the society that coming together of Lalu and Nitish will be the repeat of the fifteen years of Lalu raj which was characterised by lawlessness and political protection to the criminal gangs operating under the garb of politicians of different hues.

AIKS State Convention Gives Call for Massive Struggle in March

ON January 28, 2016, the AIKS Maharashtra council held a vibrant state-level convention in Nashik that gave a clarion call for an unprecedented statewide siege (mahapadav) of one lakh peasants from March 29 onwards in Nashik city. It was attended by over 700 leading activists from 21 districts. This struggle call was the culmination of a four-month long AIKS campaign in Maharashtra.

TAMIL NADU: Oppression on Dalits should be Fought, says Brinda Karat

THE Dravidian parties have betrayed the cause of Periyar and strayed away from the principles of the Dravidian movement leaving in the lurch the Dalits and the poor of the state, said CPI(M) Polit Bureau member Brinda Karat at Dharmapuri on February 13.

Addressing a public meeting of Makkal Nala Kootani (Peoples' Welfare Alliance), the CPI(M) leader said that people had become pawns in the political power play between the two parties, the AIADMK and the DMK.

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