Dark Clouds Over the Future of Electoral Democracy

‘FOREIGNERS Found on Bihar Rolls, Says EC; INDIA Questions Data’ – screamed the lead headline on the front page of a major national daily. It appeared to be simply unbelievable.In an earlier editorial, we had outlined the complete timeline for the Special Intensive Revision, as laid out by the Election Commission of India (ECI) in its press release dated June 24. For the benefit of our readers, let us recall the process: “The BLOs (Booth Level Officers), in turn, must distribute the forms door-to-door, collect the filled forms, and verify them.

TN: Good Response to Cuba Solidarity Campaign

THE people of Tamil Nadu have never lagged behind in expressing their steadfast support and solidarity with socialist countries across the globe – especially with Cuba. Over the years, our deep commitment to this cause has been as resolute as our condemnation of US imperialist hegemony and its inhumane, cowardly economic blockade against this small Caribbean island nation of just over ten million people.

Erasing Memory, Enforcing Power in Kashmir

WHAT happened in Srinagar on July 13underlines the deep-seated anger and frustration in the Valley, when all major political leaders were placed under house arrest, and the elected chief minister, Omar Abdullah, was manhandled to prevent him from reaching the martyrs’ memorial and offering prayers to the fallen rebels of 1931. This was nothing short of an attempt to erase history and collective memory of the Kashmiri people.

Assam: Massive Eviction Drives: What Lies Behind

ASSAM, of late, has been witnessing a series of massive and ruthless eviction drives unleashed by the BJP state government headed by Himanta Biswa Sarma. Currently these evictions are carried out in the districts and areas mainly inhabited by the religious minorities. Bulldozers are raging down everything – from hearths and homes to schools, places of worship – to the ground with huge posse of police and para-military forces cordoning the areas.

Air India Crash Report: Why the Push for Pilot Error?

THE much awaited Preliminary Report (PR) of the investigation by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) into the horrendous crash of Air India flight AI-171 at Ahmedabad on June 11 this year was finally released on July 11th night. This just met the one-month deadline norm set by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO, normally pronounced eye-kay-oh).Besides other investigations, the PR is supposedly an initial assessment of clear and complete data downloaded from one of the aircraft’s two Enhanced Airborne Flight Recorders (EAFR) found in the wreckage.

Why is Trump Afraid of BRICS?

The 17th BRICS Summit was held in Rio de Janeiro on July 6-7, the first summit with the expanded membership of eleven countries. Soon after, US President Trump threatened to impose 10 per cent tariffs on those countries that align with BRICS. Earlier too, Trump had threatened 100 per cent tariffs on BRICS countries saying that they wish to destroy the supremacy of the US dollar and weaken America. Why is Trump so threatened and provoked by BRICS?BRICS originally comprised of five countries: Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.

Full Statehood Demand Stands Further Justified

SIX years back, on August 5, 2019, the Modi government abrogated the special status of Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 and Article 35 A. J&K was robbed of its right to statehood and divided into two union territories. The CPI(M) strongly opposed the unconstitutional, illegal and authoritarian moves. We said that it was not just an abrogation of the special status of a state, but an abrogation of democracy itself.

TN: CPI(M) Strengthens Tribal Struggles in Cuddalore

IT was in December 2021 that we visited the tribal community in Kothattai village, Parangipettai taluk, Cuddalore district. Summing up the experience, an article titled “The Alchemy of Sir Becoming Comrade” was published in People’s Democracy on December 19, 2021.Around 20 Irula tribal families reside in the village. It was the CPI(M) that organised sustained struggles and secured caste certificates for them and other tribal families in the surrounding areas, numbering a total of around 115.

Congratulations to Working Class On Successful General Strike

CPI(M) Polit Bureau has issued the following statement on July 9, 2025THE Communist Party of India (Marxist) congratulates the working class for the successful general strike held today, July 9, 2025.Reports show that the police resorted to lathi charge in various places and attempts were made to intimidate workers from participating in the general strike. Braving all such attacks, the strike was held successfully.

Polit Bureau Statements

CPI(M) Polit Bureau has issued the following statementsSupreme Court Decision on OBC Reservation WelcomeTHE Communist Party of India (Marxist) welcomes the Supreme Court’s decision to introduce reservations for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in its staff recruitment process.

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