D. Raja

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There is a common link between youth unrest across Asia, Africa and Europe. It is not a a mysterious foreign agency. It is the failure of neoliberal capitalism to improve living standards for the majority of the world’s population.  The RSS and BJP have failed to read the ground and grossly miscalculated the cascading effects of their failures on students and youth, particularly GenZ and the generations that will follow. that. The same mobile phones once used by the BJP to circulate falsehoods through WhatsApp have become instruments of political activism, documentation and fact-checking. Myself and CPI NC Member Vivek Sharma (@vivekopinion) write in TheWire

The CPI expresses its deep sorrow at the passing of Sanjit ‘Bunker’ Roy, a pioneering social activist, educationist and founder of the Barefoot College in Tilonia, Rajasthan. For over five decades, he dedicated his life to empowering rural communities, challenging inequalities and building self-reliance among the most marginalised. His contribution to grassroots empowerment will remain an enduring legacy. Bunker Roy was married to Aruna Roy, President Emeritus of the National Federation of Indian Women (NFIW), founder of the MKSS and a distinguished activist. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Aruna Roy, his family, colleagues and the entire Barefoot College community. His life and work will continue to inspire generations committed to equality, dignity and a more just society.

The Youth Are Rising. Modi Must Answer. Myself and CPI NC Member Vivek Sharma (@vivekopinion) write in TheWire on youth movements and the failures of neoliberalism in improving the living standards across the globe. @thewire_in India's students and youth have been at the forefront of struggles for people's causes since the freedom movement. The AISF brought students from across the country together in the fight against imperialism. India has witnessed two major student and youth mobilisations in recent months. The first was against the NEET paper leak demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The second is the ongoing protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar over mass deletions from electoral rolls through the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). The RSS and BJP have failed to read the ground and grossly miscalculated the cascading effects of their failures on students and youth, particularly GenZ and the generations that will follow. Their grievances are no longer specific because the BJP’s failures are general. that. The same mobile phones once used by the BJP to circulate falsehoods through WhatsApp have become instruments of political activism, documentation and fact-checking. There is a common link between youth unrest across Asia, Africa and Europe. It is not a conspiratorial group or a mysterious foreign agency. It is the failure of neoliberal capitalism to improve living standards for the majority of the world’s population. India's students and youth have inherited a proud tradition of resistance. They will question, organise and fight for a better future. Modi and the BJP must learn to become accountable. Barricades cannot contain the youth aspirations and wild conspiracy theories cannot answer for pervasive failures. m.thewire.in/article/rights/…

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The Great Russian Revolution of 1917 was a historic, epoch-making event that changed the course of world history forever. Under the exemplary leadership of V. I. Lenin, workers and peasants demonstrated that an alternative to capitalist exploitation was possible and that a state led by the working class and peasantry could be built. The Revolution opened a new chapter in humanity’s struggle for equality, justice and socialism. Its legacy continues to inspire generations fighting against exploitation, oppression and injustice across the world. Remembering the Great Russian Revolution on its 109th anniversary. Its ideals live on in every struggle for a better world!

CPI General Secretary D. Raja participated in today’s historic ‘Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao’ Maharally of the INDIA Bloc from the very beginning. When the procession reached near the stage at Ramleela Maidan, he experienced some minor health issues and consequently, he could not address the rally. More than 10,000 activists from the CPI and mass organisation from across the country participated in today’s rally. We thank them and all other participants for making the rally a grand success. The CPI and INDIA Bloc remain committed to securing a fair and transparent electoral system. Today’s massive mobilisation reflects the people’s anger against the unholy alliance of Narendra Modi, Amit Shah and Gyanesh Kumar. The movement will continue and strengthen until Gyanesh Kumar’s ouster. (Issued by: CPI Central Office)

Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao! Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod! ✊🏼 01 November 2026 | Ramleela Maidan

Congratulations to the students of Jamia Millia Islamia for winning back their Students’ Union despite the administration’s stubbornness! The 18-day hunger strike faced repeated attempts at disruption, police detentions and efforts to clear the protest site. Yet, the students and Left student organisations stood firm. Students’ unions are essential democratic forums to raise students’ issues and build a collective voice. They must not be undermined. I hope elections are held under a constitution drafted through meaningful consultations with all stakeholders, including students and teachers.

🇧🇷 CONGRATULATIONS, LULA! CONGRATULATIONS, BRAZIL! ✊ A historic victory for the people of Brazil! Congratulations to Lula and the Brazilian people on defeating the far-right and rejecting Donald Trump’s designs to bring Brazil to its knees and open its doors wider to corporate cronies. The Amazon rainforest, the lungs of our planet, gets a chance to breathe a little easier, for now. This victory is a powerful reminder that the people’s will cannot be crushed by the might of money, corporate interests or external pressure. The people of Brazil have spoken. Democracy, sovereignty and the struggle for a more just world march on! Viva Brazil! Viva Lula!

CPI deplores the remarks made by the PM Modi on “Vijaya Dashami Day”. PM Modi couldn’t resist cheap shots at political opponents. He must understand that he, his party and the RSS are NOT for the inclusive and integrated Nation. They pursue the politics of polarisation and hatred. Enough of the obsession with inventing new ‘enemies’ of the nation. It is the RSS that has done the most to divide India, and his government that has brought international shame by beating peaceful protesters and detaining even journalists. Instead of adding to the list of ‘national enemies’, answer for the economic shambles, threats to national sovereignty and assault on electoral integrity and the Constitution.

To restore confidence in electoral democracy, Gyanesh Kumar must resign. I write in the Indian Express. indianexpress.com/article/op…

Detention and judicial custody of CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka is undemocratic. Detaining them from Jantar Mantar and now remanding them to custody for “trespassing” a place which was a designated protest site just two days back is solely harassment. @SauravDassss @AshutoshRanka @AjinkyaCJP Afraid of popular anger, the government wants to curtail protests and silence dissent. Since when did protesting against an undemocratic order become a crime? The denotification of Jantar Mantar will be challenged politically and legally. AISF-AIYF’s marched yesterday to reclaim Jantar Mantar and we will intensify our struggle to reclaim our right to protest and our protest site. Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka should be released immediately! @Cockroachisback @abhijeet_dipke

Addressed the press following a meeting of INDIA Bloc parties, civil society organisations and student organisations at the residence of Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi. CPI National Secretary and MP P. Sandosh Kumar and AISF President Viraaj Devang also attended the meeting and the tea hosted by the LoP. The meeting discussed the way forward for the movement demanding urgent electoral reforms and the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar. Rattled by the growing anger on the streets, the Modi Government first unleashed violence against students and youth and then denotified Jantar Mantar to silence dissent. But the people will not be intimidated, and the movement will not be stopped. We will fight to reopen Jantar Mantar! The right to protest and assemble peacefully is fundamental to democracy. No government can take these rights away from the people. Democracy cannot be denotified. The fight for electoral reforms and the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar will intensify!

CPI Strongly Detention of CPI National Secretary Annie Raja, Police Violence Against AISF-AIYF Activists The Communist Party of India strongly condemns the brutal manhandling and detention CPI National Secretary Annie Raja and police brutality against AISF-AIYF activists who were peacefully marching towards Jantar Mantar to protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in Connaught Place, Delhi. AIYF General Secretary Sukhjinder Mahesari, AIYF President Raushan Kumar Sinha and AISF General Secretary Dinesh Seerangaraj were brutally manhandled and detained along with hundreds of activists from AISF, AIYF, SFI and DYFI. CPI General Secretary D. Raja, along with National Secretariat members P. Sandosh Kumar MP, K. Prekash Babu and Annie Raja, immediately rushed to the spot and strongly condemned the Delhi Police's gross abuse of power at the behest of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Condemning the police brutality, CPI General Secretary D. Raja said, “This crackdown is unprecedented in Delhi. I have never seen such incidents in Delhi.” He demanded the immediate release of all detainees and the withdrawal of all FIRs filed against the protesters. CPI MP P. Sandosh Kumar asserted, “Everyday arrests and detentions will not deter us. Protest will continue. We will turn the whole city into a series of Jantar Mantars if we are not given a designated protest place.” In a further display of police high-handedness, CPI National Secretary Annie Raja was detained while on her way to meet the arrested activists and was prevented from meeting them. Several detainees were in need of medical attention following the police action. Condemning the treatment of women protesters, Annie Raja said, “Police behaviour towards women protesters is cruel and I condemn this.” The CPI strongly condemns these brazen attacks on democratic rights and the constitutional right to peaceful protest. The use of force, arbitrary detentions and the denial of access to detained activists, including those requiring medical attention, are wholly unacceptable. The CPI demands that all detainees must be released immediately, all FIRs withdrawn, and the Delhi Police must be held accountable for its actions. The right to peaceful protest cannot be crushed through intimidation and brute force.

I have never seen such a crackdown in Delhi. We strongly condemn the violence against protesters. They must be released immediately and all FIRs must be withdrawn.