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Thinking Together

THE People’s Democracy had in earlier years carried a regular column called “Thinking Together”. This column would answer questions sent by readers on topical issues and the Party’s view on such issues. The column also used to answer questions regarding the Party’s policies and understanding on major national and international developments.

Since some readers and comrades have requested for revival of the column, we have decided to restart this column from the August 3-9 issue. Readers are invited to send their questions.

Greetings to Greek People

The Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), now in session at Delhi, has issued the following statement on July 6, 2015

THE Polit Bureau of the CPI(M) warmly congratulates the people of Greece who have given a resounding “No” verdict in the referendum. With a 61.3 percent vote, the Greek people have resoundingly rejected the bailout austerity measures sought to be imposed upon them by the neo-liberal forces represented by the Troika comprising the IMF, European Central Bank and the European Commission.

Change Policies for Rural Poor

The Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) has issued the following statements on July 4.

DATA from the Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) blows the myth of inclusive growth and shows conclusively that the set of economic policies followed have resulted in massive deprivation and denial of minimum standards of living to a vast section of the population.

Stop Sabotage of Malegaon Case

The Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) has issued the following statement on June 26, 2015.

THE revelation by the Special Public Prosecutor in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, Rohini Salian that she has been pressurised by an officer of the National Investigation Agency to go soft in the case is a matter of deep concern.

J & K: Centre’s Flood Relief Totally Inadequate

The Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) has issued the following statement on June 19.

 IN utter disregard of the Jammu & Kashmir government’s earlier memorandum to the central government regarding grant of Rs 44000 crore as rehabilitation package, the central government has now announced a mere Rs 1667 crore. Of this, only Rs 551 crore is earmarked as exgratia for repair/reconstruction of damaged/destroyed houses. 

SAHMAT Supports FTII Protests

Safdar Hashmi Memorial Trust (SAHMAT) has issued the following statement on June 16.

WE feel very disturbed by the developments that have happened at FTII Pune. One cannot allow this institution to be pulled down by the government with such insensitivity. These are places of higher learning and cutting edge technology. FTII has great legacy and that has to continue on that path. We fully support the protests of the students. Save FTII is to save freedom of expression and intellectual freedom.

PM Should Act Forthwith

The Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) has issued the following statement on June 15.

THE intervention by the minister of external affairs, in inappropriately facilitating the travel of a person with serious criminal charges connected with the IPL controversy, is completely unacceptable.

Scuttling the Ishrat Case

The Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) has issued the following statement on June 9, 2015.

THE decision of the central government not to sanction prosecution of some Intelligence Bureau officials in the Ishrat Jahan murder case is a blatant attempt to subvert the case.  The CBI, after investigation, had proceeded to chargesheet those involved in the crime, including the four IB officers.  The decision of the home ministry to protect these persons is unconscionable.
 

Nepal Earthquake Relief Fund

Splendid Response in Kerala

 

THERE has been a splendid response in Kerala to the appeal given by the CPI(M) Polit Bureau for collecting funds to help in the relief and rehabilitation efforts of the victims of the massive earthquake in Nepal. In the mass collection conducted by Party units throughout the state during the first few days of May, the Party collected Rs. 2,84,99,853. Given below is the district-wise break up of the collection in the state.


 

 

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