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India.com
21 hours ago
- Politics
- India.com
CPI-ML Planning To Contest 40 To 45 Seats In The Bihar Assembly Polls
PATNA: In the run-up to the Bihar Assembly elections scheduled for October–November 2025, the Communist Party of India–Marxist–Leninist (CPI-ML) has made a stronger push within the Mahagathbandhan by staking claim to 40–45 seats. CPI-ML General Secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya announced plans to contest 40–45 seats, more than double the 19 seats contested in 2020, of which they won 12, in a significant strike rate. "We are preparing to contest on 40 to 45 seats in the Bihar assembly election 2025," Bhattacharya said while interacting with media persons here on Tuesday. The CPI-ML plans to make its case strongly in the Grand Alliance Coordination Committee meeting on June 12 in Patna. Its assertive seat demand increases pressure on the Rashtriya Janata Dal, which traditionally commands a lion's share in the alliance. This move may disrupt internal seat-sharing equations, forcing the RJD and the Congress to accommodate the CPI-ML's growing strength. The CPI-ML is also preparing to hold campaign yatras titled "Badlo Sarkar, Badlo Bihar" from June 12 to 27 across four key regions, such as Shahabad, Magadh, Champaran and Tirhut of the state, he said.. The party is aiming for mass mobilisation efforts through rallies and meetings in Barachatti, Warsaliganj, Rajgir, and Bihar Sharif from June 11 to 14. The CPI-ML's assertiveness suggests it sees itself as more than a fringe ally, and it wants negotiating power and visibility. The success or failure of seat-sharing negotiations in the Grand Alliance could impact opposition unity against the NDA. It was mishandled in 2020 when the VIP was left, and its leader Mukesh Sahani went into the NDA camp, and this deeply hurt the Mahagathbandhan and Tejashwi Yadav. On the NDA side, smaller parties like the Lok Janshakti Party-Ram Vilas and the Rashtriya Lok Morcha are also asserting pressure on the BJP for a bigger role in seat-sharing. Both alliances are now witnessing pressure politics from smaller constituents aiming to expand their influence.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Tribal rights being violated across country, say leaders
1 2 3 Ranchi: Tribal leaders and public representatives from various parts of the country on Sunday voiced their protest against violations of tribal rights in their areas and expressed the need for a joint agitation on the issues. CPI-ML national general secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya inaugurated the two-day convention, which is being held under the banner of Adivasi Sangharsh Morcha (ASM). Speaking on the occasion, Tripati Gamango from Odisha said the govt in his state is allocating land plots, which is under possession of tribals, to corporate groups and land mafias. Pratima Engheep from Assam said that after Advantage Assam 2.0, tribal land in hills and the forest, are being given to the corporate houses. CPI-ML MLA from Sikta in Bihar, Vijyendra Gupta, said the Union govt led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants to uproot and divide the tribal people. ASM's national in-charge Clifton claimed, "The opinions expressed in the convention show that same trend; loot of resources, attack on tribal culture and suppression of their voices- is prevailing everywhere." Bhattacharya claimed that elimination of the Maoists by the state forces in Chhattisgarh amounts to genocide as the govt is carrying out the operations despite peace initiative by left-wing extremists. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 오스템 임플란트 받아가세요 임플란터 더 알아보기 "The state govt should produce around 20 -25 Maoist it has arrested before the court," he said. He claimed that believing in any ideology is not a crime as per the Supreme Court directive and killing them until they indulge in any illegal activity is a gross violation of the Apex Court's order. He claimed that state govt is also trying to override the gram sabhas in the state to serve the interest of the corporate groups. He stated, "The convention aims to determine the country-wide agitation for tribal rights. CPI ML would convert all agitations conducted by the tribal societies into a joint agitation." Leaders from around a dozen states including Jharkhand, Bihar, Odisha, Karnataka, Chhatisgarh, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Assam attended the meeting.
The Hindu
25-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Round table meet condemns ‘encounter killings'
The participants at a round table meeting on 'encounter killings' demanded that cases be booked against police personnel, who are involved in 'killing of Maoists', and a comprehensive probe under the purview of the Supreme Court, apart from holding of 'peace talks' by the Central government with the Maoist party. The meeting, organised by the Left parties at the CPI-M office at Jagadamba junction here on Sunday, witnessed the participation of leaders of civil rights organisations, people's organisations, human rights and women's organisations. The speakers demanded probe by a sitting judge of the Supreme Court into the 'encounter killings' in the name of 'Operation Kagar'. They call for a ceasefire and handing over of bodies of Namballa Kesava Rao and 27 others, who were killed in the alleged encounter with the police, to their family members. CPI-ML (New Democracy) official representative P. Prasad said that the Centre should order a ceasefire and call the Maoists, who are ready, for peace talks. He said that it was wrong to indulge in 'one-sided' encounters while adding that it was the responsibility of the government to ensure safety of the tribal people. He alleged that the BJP-led government at the Centre was carrying out Operation Kagar to evict the tribal people along with Maoists, and hand over the lands to corporate groups. CPI-ML New Democracy Area Committee secretary M. Venkateswarlu presided over the meeting and the speakers included, POW State president M. Lakshmi, CPI-M leader P. Mani, Bharata Nastika Samajam, State president T. Srirama Murthy, HRF convener for AP and TS V.S. Krishna, Mahila Chetana secretary K. Padma, Chaitanya Mahila Samakhya secretary D. Lalitha, CPI district assistant secretary Chandrasekhar, and CPI-ML (Liberation) leader Ramachandra Rao. POW State secretary Padma, Abhyudaya Rachayathula Sangham (Arasam) leader Kshetrapal, and advocate Ch. Ganapathi were among those who attended.
Hans India
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
MyVoice: Views of our readers 23rd May 2025
Mizoram's literacy milestone is a wake-up call for India Mizoram's remarkable achievement as India's first fully literate state (announced by its Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Wednesday) deserves celebration as also a serious reflection. In a country struggling with vast educational gaps, Mizoram's success (a literacy rate of 98.2 per cent, surpassing the Centre's 95 per cent benchmark for full literacy) offers not just inspiration but a workable model. Its approach—community involvement, consistent government policy, and cultural respect for education—proves that literacy isn't a luxury; it's a matter of will. Kerala has a literacy rate of 96.2 per cent. Other states with far more resources continue to fall behind. Why? This isn't just about statistics. Literacy transforms lives. It empowers people to think, vote, and build. It's ironic that while we pump money into tech and infrastructure, we ignore the human foundation—education. If Mizoram can do it, what excuse do we have as regards the backwardness in other states? India needs to stop celebrating isolated successes and start ensuring that every citizen can read, write, and prosper in life. Md Hasnain, Patna A major blow to Maoists The Maoist movement received a body-blow on Wednesday with the killing of its top leader Nambala Kesava Rao, alias Basavaraju, general secretary of the outlawed CPI (Maoist) in Chhattisgarh's Maad in an encounter with security forces. Basavaraju carried a reward of ₹ 1.5 crore on his head. Incidentally, he is the third member of the organisation's top body to be gunned down this year with Jagan and Uday being the other two. Quite expectedly, the entire political leadership has hailed the killing, while Union Home Minister Amit Shah reiterated that naxalism would be eliminated by next March. On that count, the banned outfit's members are facing a situation like the post-Emergency days in 1977. They suspended armed struggle and mobilsed masses before launching the CPI-ML (People' s War) which was translated into MCCI before taking the present name CPI (Maoist). Meanwhile, the security forces honed their skills by using technology in jungle warfare. It is time the authorities put an end to the mayhem in the dense forest, where most Maoists operate from. Pratapa Reddy Yaramala, Tiruvuru, NTR Dist Paying the price for waging a mindless war The country is witnessing a determined phase of mopping up operations against Maoists by the security forces in different states. This is in tune with the government's resolve to eradicate Maoism and Naxalism by 2027. The elimination of Basavaraju and 26 other Maoists in the dense forest in Bastar region is one of the most significant operations in recent times. These misguided radicals are waging a mindless war against the state on borrowed notions from China and Russia despite being highly educated. Interestingly, there are several pseudo-secular groups seeking a soft approach while dealing with such anti-nationals. It is both astonishing and astounding. KR Parvathy, Mysuru Herald case: ED asserts prima facie case There is a prima facie case against Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case. The fact is that Dr Subramanyam Swamy won't take up issues without content or basis. More so where the top family of INC is concerned. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) took up investigation with right earnestness and culled out evidence enough to be qualified as prima facie, meaning the case is fit for a full-scale investigation. The Congress party is not able to challenge but always plays the political victim card. This puzzle should be cleared, once and for all. The NDA government should know that it is okay if a particular issue is used to corner the opponent, albeit for a limited time and cause. Overuse is bound to boomerang. This simple logic should not be missed by the ruling party. If there is substance and evidence, rather than mudslinging the Gandhi family, why not bring the issue to its logical end? Govardhana Myneedu, MG Road, Vijayawada
