CPI(M) to Intensify Fight Against Anti-People Policies and Communalism
The CPI(M) State Committee held a meeting in Shimla on October 15-16, 2024, under the leadership of Com. Rakesh Singha, with the participation of Com. Vijay Raghavan, Polit Bureau member.
During the meeting, the committee criticized both the BJP-led NDA government at the center and the Congress-led state government for implementing neo-liberal policies that are harming the common people. These policies, they argued, are enriching national and foreign capitalists while worsening the conditions of the poor. The party pointed to increasing inflation, unemployment, and hunger as proof of the negative impact of these policies. India currently ranks 105th out of 127 countries in the World Hunger Index, and the retail inflation rate has surged beyond 5%, eroding people’s savings. Furthermore, the unemployment rate has crossed 9%, leading to growing discontent.
In response, the CPI(M) announced plans to intensify their fight against these economic issues. A statewide campaign will be held from November 4 to November 11, 2024, focusing on inflation, unemployment, and inadequate social services. The campaign will culminate in protests and demonstrations at the district, block, tehsil, and sub-division levels.
The party also raised concerns about the Central Government’s push for the ‘One Nation, One Election’ scheme, arguing that it undermines democracy and federalism. CPI(M) will educate the public about the disadvantages of this scheme. Additionally, they pointed out that despite an 18% drop in global crude oil prices over the past six months, domestic oil companies have not reduced the prices of petrol and diesel, continuing to burden the people. They accused the Modi government of allowing companies to exploit the situation.
The CPI(M) committee emphasized the need to combat the BJP, RSS, and other Hindu organizations’ efforts at communal polarization. They vowed to build a broad alliance with democratic, secular, and leftist forces to resist this agenda. The committee also criticized the Congress state government for its inaction
