Heroic Farmers Movement Wins Concessions from Right-Wing Modi Government
After nearly a year long protest by farmers, their largest mobilization in India in over half a century, the right-wing authoritarian government of Modi has finally caved and given in to the demands of the farmers. This momentous achievement shows
Read MoreBillionaires Vs Tribal Population
India has always been portrayed by capitalist apologists as a success story of capitalism but, in reality, there is a dark underbelly. One element of this is the land grab of tribal and farming areas, a decade ago openly described
Read MoreWorld Economy. Where is the Recovery Going?
The spectre of inflation is threatening a new crisis There is much to say about the so-called “post-pandemic” economic rebound. The figures look impressive, but warnings are manifold. New heights in inequality between rich and poor are pouring petrol on
Read MoreSecond Wave of Covid-19 Has Terrible Consequences for Masses
As the second wave of the pandemic roars back in India, government mismanagement paired with long term neglect has left the working class in tatters. Ordinary people are forced to run from door to door, hospital to hospital in search
Read MoreSolidarity Appeal. Release Disha Ravi! Protest is Not a Crime!
Indian climate activist arrested for supporting farmers movement ⬤ BJP-government steps up crackdown of opposition ⬤ Send protest letter to embassy. Young Indian climate activist Disha Ravi was arrested by the police at her home in Bangalore on 13 February.
Read MoreAfter the ‘Tractor Parade’: Escalate Joint Workers’ and Farmers’ Protests!
Every Indian child grows up singing and learning the slogan ‘Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan’ at school. It means: ‘long live the soldier, long live the farmer’. At the moment these two groups, that are said to form the backbone of
Read MoreIndian Farmers’ Protest: Supreme Court Suspends Laws, Struggle Continues
India’s Supreme Court has decided to suspend the BJP government’s contested agriculture laws. This is an expression of the enormous social pressure to reverse the liberalisation of agriculture. The farmers however are not fooled: suspension is not enough, the laws
Read MoreMassive Protest Puts Modi Under Fire
The protest against the Hindu nationalist regime of Narendra Modi of the BJP is growing to phenomenal proportions. A well-organised farmers’ protest keeps the capital Delhi in its grip. At the same time, on 26 November, there was a colossal
Read MoreThe Rising Tide of Domestic Violence Against Women
The free-market has failed to cater to the basic needs of women and now with the rise of right-wing authoritarianism they are being condemned to even greater oppression. ndia — a land of cultures that date back millennium, where women
Read MoreHands off Indian Railways: Stop Privatisation
All the arguments in favour of the privatisation of Indian railways and in fact, of any privatisation world-wide, are nothing but lies, with the main incentive being to line the pockets of the rich elite. Privatisation should be stopped. India’s
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