[Marxistindia] Strong Condemnation of U.S. Aggression and Kidnapping Conspiracy

[news from the cpi(m)]

January 12, 2026

 

Press Statement

 

The Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) has issued the
following statement:

 

Strong Condemnation of U.S. Aggression and Kidnapping Conspiracy

 

A broad-based public meeting in solidarity with Venezuela was organised
today at the Harkishan Singh Surjeet Bhavan, New Delhi, to protest against
U.S. aggression, the conspiracy to abduct the democratically elected
President of Venezuela and the First Lady, and to express solidarity with
the people of Venezuela.

 

The meeting was addressed by leaders and Members of Parliament from several
political parties, including:

 

M. A. Baby [General Secretary, CPI(M)]

D. Raja (General Secretary, CPI)

Ravi Rai (Polit Bureau Member, CPI (ML) Liberation)

G. Devarajan (General Secretary, AIFB)

R. S. Dagar (Central Secretariat Member, RSP)

Tiruchi Siva (MP, Leader of DMK in Rajya Sabha)

Thol. Thirumavalavan (MP, National President of VCK)

Javed Ali Khan (MP, Samajwadi Party)

Manoj Jha (MP, RJD) and

Sandeep Pathak (MP, Aam Aadmi Party)

 

All speakers unequivocally condemned U.S. imperialist aggression against
Venezuela and described it as a gross violation of international law, the UN
Charter, and the principle of national sovereignty. They underlined that
interference in the internal affairs of a sovereign country and conspiracies
to overthrow or abduct an elected leadership set a dangerous precedent for
the entire world.

 

The meeting was chaired by Prakash Karat. In his presidential address, he
stressed that at a time when might is being placed above right, it is
essential for democratic and progressive forces to speak out clearly and
courageously. He recalled that the people of India have a proud tradition of
opposing imperialism and defending sovereignty, a tradition that must be
upheld today.

 

A Resolution in Solidarity with Venezuela (enclosed below) was unanimously
adopted at the meeting. The resolution strongly condemned U.S. aggression,
expressed firm solidarity with the people of Venezuela, and called upon the
Government of India to pursue an independent, principled foreign policy. It
urged the government to openly stand in solidarity with the peoples of
Venezuela, Cuba, and Palestine, and to condemn U.S. aggression.

 

The meeting also appealed to the people of India to raise their voices
against imperialist aggression and to stand united in defence of peace,
sovereignty, and international law.

 

 

Muralidharan

(For CPI(M) Central Committee Office)




 

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