Two Elections, Two Verdicts | Peoples Democracy
Two Elections, Two Verdicts. THE results of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections are of great significance. The victory of the National Conference-led alliance, winning 49 of the 90 seats, is a strong verdict against the Modi government and the BJP’s authoritarian steps to dismantle the state of J&K and deprive it of its special status.
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THE Tenth Asia Pacific Regional Meeting of Solidarity with Cuba was successfully held in Beijing, People’s Republic of China on October 29-30, 2024. The meeting unanimously adopted a resolution supporting the international demand for an end to the unjust and criminal policy of blockade imposed by the United States government on the...
Remembering Sitaram Yechury: A Leader Who Strived For a Better …
ON September 28, thousands gathered at the Talkatora Indoor Stadium to remember their beloved leader, Comrade Sitaram Yechury. Grief was evident on the sorrowful faces of those present, as the news of Comrade Yechury’s demise was still hard to accept. The memorial began with four revolutionary songs performed by Jan Natya Manch and Parcham.
March 09, 2014
Vol. XXXVIII. No. 10. March 09, 2014. This Week. Every Week. Earlier Weeks. Current Issues. First List of Seats to be Contested by the CPI (M) in the Lok Sabha Elections. West Bengal Left Front Releases List of Candidates.
SFI-led Alliance Wins Student Union Elections in Hyderabad …
N Siva Durga Rao. IN the recently held elections to the University of Hyderabad Students’ Union, the Students’ Federation of India led alliance stood victorious by sweeping all office bearer posts along with the GSCASH panel with huge margins. These elections happened after three and a half years since the last held election in 2019.
Stop Silencing Dissenting Voices | Peoples Democracy
The action is based on a 14-year-old FIR, which AIDWA describes as a vindictive and repressive attempt to silence dissenting voices. The association stated that this move is outrageous and unacceptable. AIDWA vehemently opposes the use of stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) charges against Roy and Hussain, and stands in ...
The Stagnation of the World Economy | Peoples Democracy
1984-1997: 3.1 per cent. 1997-2007: 3.5 per cent. 2007-2018: 2.7 per cent. Three conclusions stand out from these figures. First, the growth rate of the world economy during the dirigiste period was much higher than during the neo-liberal period as a whole. This is a point often overlooked in the standard discussion where the harping on the ...
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Maha: Public Meeting in Mumbai for Solidarity with Palestine. Maha: Joint Struggle of Anganwadi Employees Results in Partial victory. WB: Rape Culture: A Terrifying Surge amidst Government Inaction and Public Outrage. Tripura: The Surrender of Extremists Raises Some Genuine Questions. Smart Electricity Meter Project: Why is there so much commotion?
Bengal's Unyielding Demand for Justice: A Tidal Wave of Protest
As October 1st evening descended, the night illuminated with the defiant glow of candles, torches, and mobile phone flashlights. From the heart of Kolkata to its suburbs, people, especially women, took to the streets, demanding justice for the young doctor brutally murdered and raped at RG Kar Hospital. The message is thus clear: this year's ...
TN: Samsung Workers’ Indefinite Strike | Peoples Democracy
On June 16, 2024, Samsung workers held a general body meeting, with over 1,000 employees in attendance. By June 26, all necessary documents and registration papers were submitted online to the Registrar of Trade Unions in Chennai, under the Joint Commissioner of Labour. The following day, June 27, the union sent an official letter to Samsung ...