The central trade unions, Federations of central government, PSUs and other trade unions are in a bitter resistance fight against the total demolition PSU policy of the Central government. Many Central PSUs have already been closed or have been handed over to private. Others are in the line.

Despite strong protests and agitational programmes, including strikes, by the working class, Modi government is going on with its closure/privatisation programme. Even the strong protests by the opposition political parties, inside and out side Parliament, are completely ignored.

Probably Modi government is not sure whether it will return to power one more time. Hence it wants the handover of the profitable PSUs to the corporates at the earliest.

Resistance of the people has to be strengthened against the demolition of the PSUs, the property of the people and the nation.

The capture of Afghanistan by the Taliban is tragedy not only for the Afghan people, butt for the entire world. Taliban’s religious fanatism and its cruel suppression of women etc. are well known. Afghan people have started resistance to the new regime. Our solidarity with the Afghan people.

10 years are over after Com.M.K.Pandhe, the indomitable fighter for the working class, former General Secretary of CITU and former PB Member of CPI(M) passed away. His 10th death anniversary falls on 20th August 2021.

Madhukar Kashinath Pandhe was born on 11th July 1925 at Pune in Maharashtra. He received doctorate from the prestigious Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics. He was very active in the Students Federation and was its Secretary of Sholapur unit. He joined the Communist Party of India in 1943. Later he became the Secretary of the leading trade Union AITUC. He joined CPI(M) after the spilt in the party. He was one of the founding fathers of the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) and became its General Secretary and continued for a decade. Later he became its President and then Vice-President and continued as such till his death.

Com.Pandhe took initiative and lead in bringing the trade unions together against globalisation and attacks on the working class. He was a respected leader of the working class and guided them both politically and in practice.

His well studied speeches, whether in the party forums or in the trade union front were study classes in fact. They were filled with important details and guidelines. He was a fountain of knowledge. He was simple in living and high in thinking.

During my stay at New Delhi as General secretary of BSNLEU, I had the opportunity to meet him several times and get his guidance. He attended some of the All India Conferences. He was also present in the founding conference of the AIBDPA.

Comrade M.K.Pandhe passed away on 20th August 2011 at the age of 86, but his inspiring memory continues.

Red Salute to Com.M.K.Pandhe on his 10th death anniversary !

Com.K.G.Jayaraj, General Secretary, AIBDPA, deserves congratulations and thanks for the effective way in which the matter was taken with the government for getting the orders and also getting the payment in time through the banks. Congratulations!

73rd death anniversary of Com.P.Krishna Pillai, one of the founder leaders of the Communist Party in Kerala was observed through out Kerala by organising Flag hoisting, remembrance meeting, seminars, webinars etc. keeping covid protocol. Com. Krishna Pillai is still an inspiration among the people and workers of Kerala.

19th August is the 73rd death anniversary of Com.P.Krishna Pillai, one of the founders of the Communist Party in Kerala. Krishna Pillai was known to all as ‘Comrade’. He was a freedom fighter, organised many trade unions and led the Communist movement with total dedication. He passed away in his 42nd age by snake-bite while in underground in 1948.  Red Salute to Com.P.Krishna Pillai !

Many cases are filed in the Supreme Court against central government for violating the fundamental rights of the citizens by conducting snooping of telephones of individuals by using the Pegasus. The central government in its reply has neither admitted snooping nor denied. This is outrageous. Government should come out clean on the issue. By avoiding a direct answer, the government is actually admitting snooping.