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After days of impasse, Kerala’s CPM govt blinks, agrees to review PM SHRI agreement with Centre
October 29, 2025 6:51 pm
The government’s decision to roll out the PM SHRI project had sparked a political storm in Kerala, where the Left government had refused for three years to sign the MoU, calling the project a “tool for saffronisation of education.”
‘CPI(M) has links with terrorists’: Tripura BJP spokesperson Nabendu Bhattacharjee
September 05, 2025 9:14 pm
In a press statement released on Wednesday, the CPI(M) had criticised the Delhi High Court’s decision to deny bail to the 10 accused in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case.
Will allow CPI(M) to hold ‘peaceful assembly’ against Gaza ‘genocide’ on August 20: Mumbai police to HC
August 12, 2025 8:22 pm
The CPI-M said it will "strictly" follow the prohibitions and responsibilities prescribed for organisers under the draft regulations of Public Meetings, Agitations and Processions Rules, 2025.
‘MVA failure to oppose Urban Naxal Bill in Assembly sent wrong message, it must hit streets now’: CPI(M)’s Dhawale
July 27, 2025 9:39 am
“The government is using the so-called ‘urban Naxal’ threat as a red herring, an excuse to target dissent and silence critics of the ruling BJP and their corporate backers,” says CPI(M) Politburo member and AIKS chief
V S Achuthanandan: From the freedom struggle to free software, to bringing MGR and Ilaiyaraaja – he always thought of the people
July 22, 2025 5:23 pm
Whether in power or outside, he always identified himself with the struggles of the poor for land, wages and livelihood. He could communicate with them easily and endeared himself to the masses
V S Achuthanandan, and a generation raised on memes
July 21, 2025 7:13 pm
He taught the youth how to hold institutions accountable from within. For those who grew up seeing how dissent is criminalised and whistleblowers punished, Achuthanandan’s career was instructive
Kolkata: PM politicising Op Sindoor for poll gains, charge Left & Congress leaders
June 03, 2025 11:27 am
The participants also criticised the recent statements made by Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir, saying they rejected religious nationalism in all forms
CPIM to field own candidate, looks to Congress for support
May 29, 2025 4:29 am
The Election Commission on Sunday announced June 19 as the date for the by-election to the Kaliganj Assembly seat in Nadia district of West Bengal.
After AAP in Delhi, CPM in Kerala becomes second party to face ED chargesheet
May 26, 2025 11:28 pm
Chargesheet submitted in Karuvannur Coop Bank case also names eight CPM leaders, including an MP, former minister
Cave-ins, cracks and blame game: Why NH-66 has landed Kerala's Vijayan govt in a spot
May 25, 2025 3:45 am
Facing Congress heat over collapses in National Highway 66 in Kerala, a project showcased by LDF govt as its “major feat”, CM Vijayan is now flagging NHAI’s role in its construction
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CPI(M) takes out rally to protest against Vidyasagar statue desecration in Kolkata
May 16, 2019 9:09 am
BJP and TMC supporters Tuesday fought pitched battles on the streets of Kolkata during a massive roadshow by Shah, who escaped unhurt but was forced to cut short the jamboree and had to be escorted to safety by police.
CPI (M) VIDEOS
President Mukherjee ignored burning issues in his speech: Sitaram
February 23, 2016 2:26 pm
New Delhi, Feb 23 (ANI): Communist Party of India (Marxist) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury on Tuesday said President Pranab Mukherjee did not mention anything about the burning issues in the country in his speech while addressing the Parliament on the first day of Budget Session 2016-17. He further said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is trying to change the Indian Republic into RSS's version of 'Fascist Hindu Rashtra'.
Bajrang Dal, VHP activists attack CPM office in Chandigarh
February 17, 2016 4:06 pm
Chandigarh, Feb 17 (ANI): Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal activists allegedly attacked the office of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) in Sector 30 B here on Wednesday. CPI (M) state secretary Raghunath Singh said they were at home when they received information of VHP and Bajrang Dal activists raising slogans against the CPM, CPI and Prakash Karat. He confirmed lodging a complaint with the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) who sent some policemen there. He also went on to describe the ongoing JNU students row as being fascist in nature.
We support Article 370, not anti-national elements: Brinda Karat
February 17, 2016 6:05 am
New Delhi, Feb 17 (ANI): Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader Brinda Karat on Wednesday said that Kanahaiya Kumar has done nothing wrong and all the charges against him are baseless. She said that her party supports Article 370 and autonomy for Kashmir within framework of Indian Constitution, but never supports anti-national slogans raised in Jadavpur University.
JNU row: Lawyers thrash students, journalists
February 15, 2016 4:26 pm
New Delhi, Feb 15 (ANI): A scuffle broke out between students and lawyers outside the Patiala House court complex on Monday during the hearing of an alleged sedition case involving Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union president Kanhaiya Kumar. The students, who have been demanding Kumar's release, alleged that they were roughed up by lawyers when they entered the court premises. During scuffle, three journalists were also attacked by the lawyers inside the court premises. A CPI (M) activist said lawyers thrashed a journalist severely. He also said the court would not decide the matter, but the students themselves. An eyewitness said he was waiting peacefully when the lawyers pointed towards them, abused them and called them Pakistanis.
Rajnath relies on a 'fake' Twitter handle: Prakash Karat
February 15, 2016 9:35 am
New Delhi, Feb 15 (ANI): Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader Prakash Karat on Monday visited the JNU campus to express solidarity with the protesting students. Taking potshots at Home Minister Rajnath Singh's statement that JNU incident was supported by Hafiz Saeed, he said that Home Minister relies on a 'fake' Twitter handle. He further said that they were not perturbed by some unwarranted elements imposing the label of 'anti-national' on them. Karat added that they are prepared to face everything and are not worried about being labelled anti-national or something.
Probe underway into threat call to Yechury
February 15, 2016 9:28 am
New Delhi, Feb 15 (ANI): Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP)-1 of New Delhi District, Jatin Narwal, on Monday said that they are investigating the threat call to CPI (M) leader Sitaram Yechury. He added that the written complaint has been received on the issue and legal action will be taken. He further said that number has been disclosed. The security around the CPI (M) office has been increased after this incident.
JNU row: Yechury demand evidence about Rajnath's Hafiz Saeed claim
February 14, 2016 3:19 pm
New Delhi, Feb 14 (ANI): Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader Sitaram Yechury on Sunday questioned Home Minister Rajnath Singh's claim that event about Afzal Guru in the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) campus had the support of LeT chief Hafiz Saeed. The CPI (M) politburo member further asserted that if the Home Minister managed to bring up any evidence of 'anti-national' or terrorist activity in the varsity, then the CPI (M) will support necessary action in national interest. Amid a massive faceoff over the JNU controversy, Singh earlier alleged that 'anti-national' protests in the JNU campus had the backing of the LeT chief Hafiz Saeed.
Academic institutions should not be used for sensitive discussions
January 07, 2016 10:29 am
Delhi/Hyderabad, Jan 07 (ANI): Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader Sitaram Yechury on Thursday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the Ram Janam Bhoomi event, which is scheduled to be held in Delhi University, saying that educational institutions should not be involved in sensitive issues such as these. All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) leader Asaduddin Owaisi said that academic institutions should not be used for such discussions. He added that the Vice-Chancellor of Delhi University should not have given the permission to speak on a sensitive issue like Ram Janam Bhoomi.
TMC creates ruckus when in power: CPI (M)
January 06, 2016 9:14 am
New Delhi, Jan 06 (ANI): Communist Party of India (M) Hannan Mollah on Wednesday said that Bengal is being ruled by hooligans who are creating ruckus. He said the party in power has given many hate speeches to create tension in the society. He said such a commotion erupts during the tenure of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee only. He further said that anyone who tried to stand up against them was threatened.
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