Democratic forces should unite to safeguard democracy in India: Thol Thirumavalavan
COIMBATORE: Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) leader Thol Thirumavalavan on Friday emphasized the importance of uniting democratic forces to safeguard democracy in India.
Speaking at a state-level conference of the
Communist Party of India
(CPI) in Salem, Thirumavalavan highlighted the ongoing struggle between democracy and Sanatan forces, urging political outfits to collaborate in this critical battle.
Thirumavalavan criticised right-wing organisations for manipulating legal systems and institutions like the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the judiciary to their advantage. He stressed the need for collective efforts to counter these influences and preserve democratic values.
"The BJP is attempting to undermine democracy through its rule and power," he stated, underscoring the significance of unity among democratic forces.
The VCK leader called for a coalition of communist and non-communist parties to oppose right-wing agendas, acknowledging the challenges this poses for the Communist Party of India (CPI) and the Communist Party of India (Marxist).
Thirumavalavan appealed to these parties to rally together, despite ideological differences, to form a formidable opposition.
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Highlighting the historical role of the Communist Party, Thirumavalavan urged them to lead efforts in uniting democratic forces. He criticized the BJP and the Election Commission for their actions in
Bihar
and expressed concern over potential electoral frauds in states like Karnataka and Maharashtra.
He mentioned Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's efforts in exposing electoral malpractices, emphasizing the need for vigilance and collaboration among democratic parties to ensure fair elections and uphold democratic principles.
Thirumavalavan flays Modi
Thirumavalavan criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for praising the RSS movement during the Independence Day celebrations, stating it was inappropriate given the organization's history of being banned by the central government multiple times.
Thirumavalavan argued that the RSS divided people and treated Hindus as a vote bank. He said elevating such a movement at a govt function was undemocratic.
He commented on the govt's ongoing privatization efforts, particularly in the sanitation sector, expressing concern over outsourcing and the recent removal of protesting sanitation workers following a high court order.
Thirumavalavan maintained that the removal was unjustified and suggested that the govt could have handled the situation differently if it had been concerned about the protests. He further noted that critics of the DMK regime and its alliances were making harsh remarks, often driven by their opposition or animosity toward the VCK.
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