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Towards a New Path for Social Revolution

Thu, 2013-01-17 23:28 | Harish Wankhede
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The initiative taken by the SFI-JNU to bring five Left political organizations on the same platform is an impressive one. For the renewal of the progressive and democratic movement, it is important that the forces working for social and political change work together closely. It is envisaged that this platform will remain committed to such unity and participate in united struggles for peoples’ livelihood, freedom from exploitation and oppression, dignity and social justice. 

The Current Presidential Election

Mon, 2012-06-25 21:24 | Prakash Karat

The different positions adopted by the LEFT Parties on the issue of the Presidential election will not affect Left Unity, argues Comrade Prakash Karat.

Source: 
http://cpim.org/content/current-presidential-election

Beyond the Ayodhya Judgment: Implications for Muslims in India

Mon, 2010-11-15 22:49 | Taha Abdul Rauf, Maryam Fatima, and Abdul Haleem Kidwai

The Babri Masjid judgment epitomises a larger structural linkage between the neoliberal transformation and Hindutva, a process which is underway in Indian society for last two decades. In this framework, Hindutva manifests itself in multiple forms and affects Muslims as well as other working and oppressed people in vicious ways. Subsequently, the struggle against Hindutva has to be an integral part of social justice and modernist concerns.

Skepticism versus Secularism in India: After the Verdict on Ayodhya

Tue, 2010-10-12 12:12 — awanish

It is time to reinforce our belief in the core secular ideas of modernity and socialism. This is what should be said loudly after Babri judgment, not going back but moving forward.

Behind the Call for “Reconciliation” After Ayodhya Verdict

Wed, 2010-10-06 14:43 — subhanil
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A blog-post on the oft repeated call for "reconciliation" after the Ayodhya verdict.

 

CPI(M) Polit Bureau statement on Ayodhya Verdict

Tue, 2010-10-05 18:19 — unni

CPI(M) Polit Bureau has issued a statement today which carries a response to the verdict of the Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court on Ayodhya issue.

Thoughts on the Terror incidents in Mumbai

Fri, 2008-11-28 23:04 | Srinivasan Ramani
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Pragoti's Srinivasan Ramani writes on the terror incidents in Mumbai and the instant reactions to the same from the chattering and political classes.

“Terrorism must be combated with impeccable impartiality by the organs of the State”

Tue, 2008-10-14 09:55 | CPI(M)
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The CPI(M)'s intervention in the National Integration Council calls for a robust approach in solving the issues of terrorism, communal violence and policing. Presented here is the complete text of the party's intervention in the council meeting.

Alienated Generation

Thu, 2008-10-09 11:42 | Mushirul Hasan

Nobody dare question our commitment to education and the Indian Constitution.

says Mushirul Hasan, Vice-Chancellor of Jamia Milia Islamia

Courtesy: Tehelka

Open Letter to Mr. Omar Abdullah, M. P.

Wed, 2008-07-30 19:47 | T.Jayaraman
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Professor T.Jayaraman writes an open letter to member of Parliament, Omar Abdullah (of the National Conference), following his speech defending the nuclear deal.