Tag: CPIM
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Ugly face of communal forces: Chakraborty on B’desh mayhem
“The matter is of extreme concern. Bangladesh has a rich history of culture and communal harmony. Certain elements are trying to distort that fabric and must be resisted at any cost.”
October 19, 2021 -
Former Tripura CM attacks BJP
After capturing the panchayat boards, the BJP-led government had made a commitment to provide 200 days' work under the NREGA programme. But people are now getting 30 to 32 days' work in a year. They are also not getting timely payment. The funds meant for NREGA are being misappropriated extensively by BJP members, as it is being done by TMC in West Bengal,"
October 3, 2021 -
CPM-police scuffle after campaigning stopped near Mamata’s house
“It is quite obvious that parties will campaign for their candidates in the respective Assembly constituency from where they are contesting. The Election Commission has given permission for campaigning without violating the covid protocols. We had written to the police for prior permission. What is then the reason for this fierce resistance?”
September 27, 2021 -
CPM criticises defection of BJP MP Babul Supriyo to Trinamul
Party sources said that the ‘Aaya Ram Gaya Ram’ trend of rampant defection continues between the TMC and the BJP even after the 2021 state polls are over and this shows how both parties don't care about ideology and instead have developed a policy of mutual transactions between themselves.
September 19, 2021 -
No TMC monopoly in Opp coalition for 2024: Yechury
“We ought to observe National Unemployment Day on this date (Modi's birthday). Ever since Narendra Modi government came to power in 2014, unemployment has increased double-fold. In 2016, it was 15.66 per cent which jumped to 28.26 per cent by 2021. In August, the rate increased to 32.03 per cent but our PM and his government are preoccupied with birthday celebrations.”
September 18, 2021 -
Congress, BJP up in arms over CPI-M’s note to party workers
"If the CPI-M has any data on this, it should be made public. We wish to know if there is any evidence on this and if a case has been registered on this matter. The CPI-M and the government has a moral responsibility on this,"
September 17, 2021 -
Maa flyover completed under TMC rule: Hakim hits back at Left
Making light of his claims, Hakim, who is also the chief of Kolkata Municipal Corporation's board of administrators, told reporters that the tender for the flyover, under Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) scheme, was floated in 2009 by then Left Front government but they failed to commission it on time, leading to huge cost overrun.
September 17, 2021 -
CPM to seek status of money paid to SJDA
Former Siliguri mayor and former state urban development and municipal affairs minister Asok Bhattacharya today said that they would seek the information on the money given by the Bengal Unitech Universal.
September 14, 2021 -
Won’t be cakewalk for Mamata, says Srijeeb
'People never thought Mamata could lose in Nandigram though most were sure of stiff competition. The invincible impression has now shattered and that is evident in the full-scale campaign efforts that the TMC has launched to gather votes for their supremo'
September 14, 2021 -
CPM attacks govt for prioritising Mamata bypoll
What stirred the criticism was, the guideline which said that “institutional quarantine and safe home services may be re-opened if required (but after 30.09.2021 after Bhawanipur Assembly Election) to contain the Covid situation in Kolkata during and after Durga and Kali Pujas.”
September 13, 2021 -
Bengal CPM flays ‘fascist’ Tripura govt over ‘attacks’
“Tripura has a population of 40 lakhs people and now the BJP government is saying that prospective job opportunities are opening paan or tea shops. It is similar to Bengal where the state government sees employment opportunities in selling fritters.”
September 10, 2021 -
Bhabanipur bypoll decision: CPIM smells TMC-EC nexus
What led to the outbreak of the criticism was the notification by the EC which said that while the Commission has decided not to hold by-polls in other 31 assembly constituencies in the country, it would do so only for Bhabanipur AC, considering a "special request" from the West Bengal government.
September 6, 2021 -
CPIM backs ‘Bharat Bandh’ over price hike, farm laws and privatisation
Party leader Sujan Chakraborty has said that support for Bharat Bandh is pouring in from all corners of India against the Modi government’s policies and the West Bengal government must come clear on whether it is supporting the strike on 25 September.
September 4, 2021 -
BJP taking India back to dark days : Sitaram Yechury
"The farmer struggle reflects the crony capitalism while the BJP government’s constant attack on the federal structure is a reminder of their deep penchant for unitary rule..."
August 17, 2021 -
Samyukta Morcha over, says Yechury; age bar lowered
“There is no confusion now among party workers and leaders that our national agenda is to defeat the BJP, our main opponent. In West Bengal too, we are opposing the saffron brigade. However, at the local level, we are also carrying out protests against the TMC. There is no cut and dry solution in Indian politics, going by its history.”
August 14, 2021 -
CPM adopts two separate strategies in Bengal, Tripura
It would be a politically adversarial path to Trinamul in West Bengal while the Tripura leadership will chalk out its own game plan. The strategies for the two states are as different from each other as chalk is to cheese. Moreover, it gives rise to more questions than it answers.
August 11, 2021 -
Centre should come clean on contract signed with Pegasus company: CPM
The CPIM said such a revelation has confirmed that the central government has signed a contract with the NSO Group to carry out surveillance against Indian citizens. The Modi government needs to clarify the terms and conditions of the contract and how much public money is being spent on this.
July 21, 2021