On Crop Wise Mobilisation of Farmers in the Dairy Sector

THE first-ever all India dairy farmers’ workshop jointly organised by All India Kisan Sabha and P Sundarayya Memorial Trust was held at Kozhikode, Kerala, on May 14-15, 2022. It was attended by 71 delegates from 17 states. Ashok Dhawale, president of AIKS, inaugurated the workshop, while AIKS joint secretary, Vijoo Krishnan chaired the inaugural session.

National Conference of the All India Fishers and Fisheries Workers’ Federation

THE third national conference of All India Fishers and Fisheries Worker’s Federation (AIFFWF) was successfully held at Uluberia, West Bengal on 11-12 May 2022.

DYFI All India Conference: Call to Defend Secular Democracy Fight for the right to work

DYFI ALL India Conference called upon the youth of India to defend the secular democratic structure of the country with all vigour. The 11th conference vowed to mobilise more and more youth in the struggle against anti-people policies.MASSIVE RALLYThe conference began with a huge rally on May 12, in Kolkata. This was the biggest youth rally of recent times. Thousands of youth joined in Rani Rasmoni Road, an area which witnessed many historical rallies and movements in the past.

Bihar: Political Manoeuvres and Mass Struggles

POLITICS over iftar was the hot topic for discussion in Bihar, leaving behind the pressing problems faced by the common people. The local print, electronic and social media are agog with reports of new political alignment in the offing. Two iftars organised by the RJD and Kumar’s JD(U) have added fodder to the rumour mill. The bonhomie shown between Nitish Kumar and the family members of Lalu Prasad provided further grist to the chattering mill. Will Nitish Kumar rock the NDA boat?Nobody can answer the puzzling question immediately.

BJP Replaces Tripura CM to Hide Failures

IN a sudden move, Tripura chief minister Biplab Kumar Deb tendered his resignation to the governor on May 14. On the same day, a batch of central BJP leaders flew to Agartala, arranged a meeting of their legislature party to formally elect a new leader.

AIPSO Condemns Killing of Journalist by Israeli Forces

THE All India Peace and Solidarity Organisation (AIPSO) organised a protest demonstration at Connaught Place, New Delhi on May 13, condemning the killing of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh by the Israeli military forces. AIPSO demanded an impartial enquiry into the killing and exemplary punishment for those responsible for this brutal assassination. It is to be noted that the secretary general of the UN too condemned this brutal killing and called for an independent probe.Shireen Abu Akleh, a US citizen, is considered as an ‘icon of Palestinian coverage’.

15th Tripura State Conference of DYFI

THE 15th Tripura state conference of the DYFI was held at Agartala Town Hall.

CPI(M) will Coordinate with Left Parties for Launching Broad Protests against Galloping Price Rise

THE Polit Bureau of CPI(M) has decided, along with Left parties, to launch broad people's protests against galloping price rise in the country.

SKM Visits Lakhimpur Kheri, Victims' Families Met

ON May 5, 2022, a large delegation of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) once again visited Lakhimpur Kheri in Uttar Pradesh, and met the families of the victims of the ghastly massacre and also of the farmers who have been unjustly arrested for murder charges.The SKM visit took place in the background of the recent re-arrest of Ashish Mishra Teni after the Supreme Court cancelled his bail.

May Day: A Source of Inspiration

TELANGANA state committee of CITU had given a call for a ‘Mayday week’ from May 1. An effort was made to reach non-unionised workers, especially migrant workers from north India. An attempt was also made to counter the communal agenda and to emphasise the importance of working-class unity. Wherever the call was implemented in the true spirit, it has given enriching experiences.As we all know, May Day has attained more and more importance in the background of the attack on labour laws in the interest of the capitalist class.

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