Revoke the Amendment in MMDR Act: Protect the Future of Fuel – Lithium

AMIDST the protests over the burning issue in Manipur, the union minister for coal and mines, Pralhad Joshi, introduced the contentious Mines and Mineral (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill 2023 on July 26, 2023. Regrettably, the bill was passed hastily, without allowing for any detailed discussion or debate on the floor.

AARM Condemns Com Subhash Munda’s Brutal Killing

THE Adivasi Adhikar Rashtriya Manch (AARM), in a statement issued on July 27, has strongly condemned the heinous murder of Comrade Subhash Munda on July 26.

People Need Urgent Relief from Unprecedented Flood Fury

THE unrelenting fury of flash floods in northern and north western states has resulted in a devastating toll on lives, livestock, and livelihoods. Standing crops such as paddy, maize, sugarcane, vegetables, horticulture, orchards, and fodder, have been lost across lakhs of acres. The catastrophe has also led to the loss of cattle, sheep, goats, and poultry, all swept away by the floods.

Tamil Nadu Stands with Manipur People

ON July 16, 2023, more than 3000 people, mostly Christians, gathered in Madurai to participate in a procession organised by the Tamil Nadu Platform for People's Unity (TNPPU) voicing their demand for peace in Manipur and an end to violence, particularly directed at Christian minorities. Despite heavy rain, people persevered and continued to walk in the procession, bravely raising slogans against the violence in Manipur and condemning both the central and state governments for their inability to curb the unrest. The procession was led by Prof.

Muslim Personal Laws Alone Targetted

Below we publish the memorandum given by the All India Democratic Women’s Association to the chairperson, National Commission for Women on July 18, 2023, regarding the consultation held by it only on review of Muslim personal lawsTHE All India Democratic Women’s Association (AIDWA) is deeply concerned and disappointed that the National Commission for Women recently held a consultation only on review of Muslim personal laws.

The Poverty of UN Poverty Estimates

ON April 3 this year, the minister of state for planning, Rao Inderjeet Singh, said in the Rajya Sabha that the government had no data after 2011-12 for estimating poverty, and therefore had no idea how many people had been lifted out of poverty since then. On July 18 however the UNDP announced that between 2005 and 2019, India had lifted 415 million persons out of poverty; it had of course no information for the post-pandemic period, but for the pre-pandemic period what it said generated much hype.

Telangana: Working Class on Struggle Path

THE working class in Telangana is currently facing numerous challenges. Workers in various sectors are being compelled to go on prolonged strikes, organised by CITU or Joint Action Committees. The government's stubborn and one-sided approach is exacerbating the situation, leading to unrest. Despite these difficulties, the working class is putting up a strong fight, facing intolerance from government officials.The united and determined efforts of the working class have forced the government to address the problems at hand.

On the Opposition Parties Meeting in Bengaluru

Below we publish the interview given by CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury to Ganashakti, on July 20Ganashakti: 26 parties have formed ‘INDIA’ in Bengaluru meeting. Is it an electoral alliance?Yechury: No, not at all. This is an understanding among the parties to work for the defence of secular, democratic, republican character of the country. This has become the main issue for the country today.

India Stands with Cuba and Palestine

CUBAN National Rebellion Day was commemorated in New Delhi, Trivandrum, and Kolkata on July 26. The National Committee for Solidarity with Cuba (NCSC) observed the day by reaffirming its solidarity with Cuba and rededicating itself to the fight against imperialism. This year holds special significance as it marks the 70th anniversary of the attack on Moncada garrison, led by Fidel Castro.This year, the NCSC decided to observe the July 26th programme by highlighting the internationalist role of Fidel Castro and Cuba's crucial support and specific assistance to Palestine.

Arrest Killers of Subhash Munda

CPI(M) Polit Bureau has issued the following statement on July 27, 2023THE Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) strongly condemns the cold blooded murder of Subhash Munda, member of the Jharkhand state committee of the Party. He was shot dead at his office at Daladli Chowk, Ranchi on July 26.34-year old Munda was a popular leader in Nagri area in Ranchi district, who was in the forefront of struggles to protect the rights of tribals and other poor and marginalised sections.

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