In CPM, old gives way to new: Karat may replace Surjeet today

Senior politburo member Prakash Karat is likely to be made new general secretary of the CPI(M) on the last day of the 18th party congress on...

Senior politburo member Prakash Karat is likely to be made new general secretary of the CPI(M) on the last day of the 18th party congress on Monday. Karat’s takeover will signal a new generation taking charge of the Left movement.

The outgoing politburo had virtually agreed to general secretary Harkishan Singh Surjeet’s proposal that he should be relieved of his job. It was decided that Surjeet and Jyoti Basu would be asked to remain in the politburo but wouldn’t be burdened with major jobs.

Police personnel seen to control the situation during a massive protest over the statehood demand and the inclusion of Ladakh under the Sixth Schedule, in Leh on Wednesday. (ANI Video Grab)

Statehood protest takes violent turn in Ladakh, BJP office set ablaze in Leh

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Protests in Ladakh turned violent as students and youth organisations demanded statehood and Sixth Schedule status. Two elderly protesters fainted, prompting a shutdown call. A BJP office and security vehicle were set on fire. Activist Sonam Wangchuk urged for a peaceful approach. The demand for Sixth Schedule status is due to Ladakh's tribal-majority population and direct central administration.

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