Current Issues

CPI(M) Polit Bureau Calls For National Solidarity Actions with Assam Adivasis

BETWEEN January 1 -15, CPI(M) units will organise solidarity actions with the adivasis in Assam who have been the targets of brutal attacks by Bodo extremist organisations. Over 70 adivasis have been killed and 1.15 lakh adivasis have been forced to flee their homes and are living in miserable conditions in camps. While organising such actions on different dates within this period, funds for relief can also be collected.

Land Acquisition Ordinance: Authoritarian Step

The Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) has issued the following statement on December 30.

THE Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) strongly opposes the decision of the BJP government to amend the provisions of the Land Acquisition Act through the ordinance route to favour the interests of the corporates and real estate barons. The proposed amendment surrenders the genuine interests of the peasantry and land owners.

The Cuban Five Are Free

The Following is the statement issued by Cuban President Raul Castro on December 17, 2014
FELLOW countrymen,
Since my election as president of the state council and council of ministers, I have reiterated on many occasions our willingness to hold a respectful dialogue with the United States on the basis of sovereign equality, in order to deal reciprocally with a wide variety of topics without detriment to the national independence and self-determination of our people.

Peshawar Massacre Condemned

The Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) has issued the following statement on December 17.

THE Polit Bureau of the CPI(M) expresses its shock and horror at the massacre of 132 school children in Peshawar. Another 120 have been seriously injured. The Party denounces this unspeakable atrocity committed by the Tehrik-e-Taliban which shows their inhuman and depraved state of mind.

Withdraw the HRD Order

THE Human Resources Development ministry has taken yet another offensive and unjustifiable decision to ask CBSE and other government-run schools to observe “good governance day” on Christmas day, December 25. Already the Navodaya schools’ management have decided that the schools will remain open on December 24 and 25.

This is a crude interference in the schedule of schools which go on Christmas vacation from December 24 and is an assault on the religious right of the Christian community.

Hold HRD Minister Accountable For Untruthful Statements

The Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) has issued the following statement on December 16, 2014.

THE Polit Bureau demands accountability of the HRD minister Smriti Irani and strongly condemns the Modi government’s untruthful statements regarding the circular issued by her ministry on December 9 addressed not only to the Navodaya schools but also the Kendriya Vidyalaya schools.

Times Report Misleading

THE Times of India report (dated December 1) that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is going to attend the state cabinet meeting in Tripura is misleading.

The actual fact is that during the prime minister's visit to Tripura, the chief minister and state ministers are going to meet him at the state guest house. They will submit a memorandum and discuss with him issues concerning the state. This has been clarified by Chief Minister Manik Sarkar.

It may be recalled, that such a meeting of state ministers had taken place when Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had visited Tripura.

Revision of Eligibility for Civil Services Objectionable

The Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) has issued the following statement on November 21.

THE central government is considering a move to reduce the upper age limit and the number of attempts by applicants for the civil services examinations in the country.

Such a step would adversely affect all those who are seeking to join the civil services. The move to reduce the age eligibility and the number of attempts for SC/ST candidates is particularly objectionable.

The central government should not take any step in this direction.

No Increased Tax on Petrol and Diesel

The Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) has issued the following statement on November 14.

THE Polit Bureau of the CPI(M) expresses its strong opposition to the Modi government’s decision to increase excise duty on petrol and diesel. There has been a steep hike of Rs 1.50 per litre.

Petrol and diesel are already heavily taxed and this constitutes a major part of the retail price. Therefore, there is no justification for this tax hike.

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