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The Hindu
01-08-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
CPI(M) urges NIA to appeal against acquittal of Malegaon blasts case accused
Expressing 'dismay' and 'deep disappointment' over the verdict in the 2008 Malegaon blasts case, where all seven accused were acquitted by a special court on Thursday (July 31, 2025) the CPI(M) Polit Bureau on Friday (August 1, 2025) said it was yet another case of undue delay and eventual denial of justice to the victims of a terrorist act by an extremist Hindutva group. The Polit Bureau pointed out that the verdict came a day after Home Minister Amit Shah made a statement in Parliament that no Hindu could be a terrorist. Six persons were killed and nearly hundred were injured in the blasts. The accused included former BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur and Lt. Col. Prasad Purohit, then a serving Army officer. The CPI(M) statement said the National Investigation Agency (NIA) had submitted that the conspirators had orchestrated the crime to terrorise a section of Muslims and was aimed at creating communal tensions. 'It is yet another case of undue delay and eventual denial of justice to the victims of the terrorist act by an extremist Hindutva group,' the Polit Bureau noted. The accused, the CPI(M) alleged, were patronised and supported by the RSS-BJP all through. 'In view of the serious nature of the crime, the CPI(M) demands the government to appeal the NIA court's decision,' the Polit Bureau said.
The Hindu
14-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Left parties slam J&K L-G for ‘assault' on CM Omar Abdullah in Srinagar
Strongly condemning the police manhandling of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in Srinagar, the Left parties accused Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha of undermining the smooth functioning of the duly elected State government. The CPI(M) Polit Bureau, in a statement in New Delhi, said that the Central government headed by the BJP is trying to enforce its own diktats and regressive points of view. The abolition of holiday on Martyrs' Day is an example of this, it said. 'On the other hand, the birthday of the Maharaja, responsible for killing freedom fighters, is declared a holiday. The Lt. Governor appointed by the Central government is undermining the smooth functioning of the duly elected State government,' the Polit Bureau said. The CPI(M) also criticised the house arrest of various J&K political leaders, including CPI(M)'s Yusuf Tarigami, who were prevented from paying homage to the martyrs. The party demanded that the holiday on Martyrs' Day be restored 'to respect and protect the democratic rights of the people of J&K'. It also demanded an apology from the Lt. Governor for the 'assault' on the CM. 'Breach of democratic norms' CPI general secretary D. Raja said that the incident was 'utterly unacceptable'. 'This is not just a breach of democratic norms. It's a blatant assault on our conscience and a reminder of how far governance in J&K has fallen under authoritarian unaccountable rule. CPI demands immediate restoration of statehood — no ifs, no buts — so that the people's representatives can truly serve, instead of being silenced and subjugated,' he posted on X. Mr. Abdullah, in a post on X, said that he was blocked from offering prayers at the graves of the martyrs on Sunday, at Naqsbandh Sahib shrine at Khawaja Bazar, where 22 civilians killed during an uprising against the Dogra ruler were buried. The Chief Minister scaled the fenced wall of the premises because the security forces had blocked the entrance of the graveyard. A police officer made a bid to stop him from offering 'fateha' at the graveyard.
The Hindu
17-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Modi's rule posing greater danger to democracy than Emergency, alleges CPI(M) leader Raghavulu
CPI(M) Polit Bureau member B.V. Raghavulu has alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rule is posing a greater danger to democracy and secularism than the Emergency imposed five decades ago. Addressing the media in Vijayawada on Tuesday, Mr. Raghavulu said the current political climate reflected an 'undeclared Emergency,' where voice of dissent was stifled and foreign policy was driven by external influence, particularly the United States. The CPI(M) would launch a campaign to educate the public about the dangers of authoritarianism, especially as June 25 marked 50 years since the declaration of Emergency in 1975. 'We must remember that CPI(M) and other parties fought tooth and nail against the Emergency. Today, the threat is even more insidious and demands united resistance,' he said. Referring to the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Mr. Raghavulu alleged that the Modi government was inciting war hysteria instead of seeking peaceful, democratic solution to terrorism and international tensions. 'The Centre is withholding facts from the public. It is silent over U.S. President Donald Trump's claim that he mediated between India and Pakistan to prevent a war,' he alleged, adding that the Centre did not heed the demand to convene a special parliamentary session to bring the facts to light. The Central government was becoming subservient to Mr. Trump, he alleged. Israel's attack on Iran On Israel's attack on Iran, Mr. Raghavulu criticised the Modi government's 'muted response.' 'Despite India's deep economic ties with Iran, including crude oil imports and port construction, our government refuses to condemn Israel's actions. Instead, it supports them. This is morally and strategically indefensible,' the CPI(M) leader asserted, warning that such actions could escalate oil prices and harm India's economy. 'All democratic forces should come together to safeguard secularism, federalism, and constitutional values from the emerging fascist forces in the guise of governance,' he added. CPI(M) leader U. Vasuki and State Secretariat member Y. Venkateswara Rao were present.
The Hindu
31-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Don't use religion to identify illegal migrants: CPI(M)
The government should deal with those who have entered the country illegally according to the well-laid-out procedures, the CPI(M) Polit Bureau said in a statement on Saturday (May 31, 2025) in New Delhi. The party said that in the aftermath of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, the BJP-led State governments and the Central government are targeting particularly Bengali-speaking Muslims and have, without any verification, pushed them to Bangladesh. According to reports, it said, some genuine Indian citizens, too, were arrested and sent to Bangladesh. In some cases, even those whose appeals were still pending before the Assam High Court and the Supreme Court were forcibly pushed back. 'This should not be allowed,' CPI(M) said. Calling the decision to 'push back' the 'suspected Bangladeshi citizens' as 'inhuman', the CPI(M) urged the government not to use religion to identify illegal migrants. 'Those who have entered the country through illegal means should be allowed access to a fair trial. Poor and undocumented migrants, who enter the country without any mala fide intentions, should be treated with dignity and dealt with according to the laid out procedures,' the Polit Bureau statement said. The party also flagged the BJP-led Assam government's recently approved policy to give arms licences to 'indigenous people living in vulnerable and remote areas.' 'This is a dangerous decision with far-reaching ramifications. It is the duty of the government to maintain law and order and also prevent infiltration. Pushing them back and arming communally selected sections of the people are not the solutions,' the CPI (M) Polit Bureau said in its statement.
The Hindu
24-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
PM, Governor, leaders greet Pinarayi on 80th birthday
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, State Ministers and political leaders extended birthday wishes to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan who turned 80 on Saturday. According to party sources, there was no formal celebration as the veteran was engaged in his official duties. Mr. Vijayan's birthday came a day after the fourth anniversary of his second term as Chief Minister. Mr. Vijayan, a member of the CPI(M) Polit Bureau, has been serving as Chief Minister since May 25, 2016. People from various walks of life including political figures took to social media to wish Mr. Vijayan. The Prime Minister took to 'X' to wish him a long and healthy life. 'Birthday greetings to Kerala CM Shri Pinarayi Vijayan Ji. May he be blessed with a long and healthy life,' he said. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari extended his greetings on his social media handle too. 'Extending my heartfelt birthday wishes to the Chief Minister of Kerala, Shri @pinarayivijayan. May this occasion bring joy and the year ahead be filled with health and prosperity,' he said. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin posted a special birthday greeting to his Kerala counterpart in Malayalam and said his dedication to the progressive governance and their collective commitment to federalism and secularism strengthens the relationship between the two States. 'Let our two States stand together celebrating our cultural ties and common interests,' he said in the post wishing Mr. Vijayan a long life filled with health and happiness. Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar visited the Left veteran and the family at the Chief Minister's official residence here and conveyed his greetings. The Governor wished him many more years of fruitful service to the people, he said in a 'X' post. In the photos posted by Mr. Arlekar on his social media handle, it could be seen that Mr. Vijayan's wife, daughter and son-law (Public Works Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas) were present during the occasion. Besides Cabinet colleagues including P. Rajeeve and V. Sivankutty, actors Mohanlal and Mammootty also conveyed greetings to Mr. Vijayan on their social media handles. In his Facebook page, Mr. Riyas described Mr. Vijayan as a symbol of truth, virtue and determination. The senior Marxist leader had said that his birthday was on March 21, 1944 as per official records but his correct birth date was May 24, 1945.
