[Marxistindia] Press Release

[news from the cpi(m)]

January 18, 2026

 

Press Release

 

The Central Committee of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) met from 16
to 18 January 2026, in EMS Academy, Trivandrum.

 

The Central Committee congratulated the LDF government in Kerala for the
eradication of extreme poverty within the state. This success is a testament
on the efficacy of the Kerala development model, which is based on
progressive politics, decentralised governance and a rights-based approach.
Kerala's success was achieved despite a relentless fiscal war waged by the
Union government, which has systematically starved opposition-ruled states
of funds. This makes the achievement even more significant, as it showcases
the political will and commitment of a Left government to achieve superior
welfare outcomes, despite the constraints. 

 

The Central Committee lauded the LDF government, which has clearly stated
that it is not going to notify the Labour Codes as stipulated by the BJP-led
Union government, once again showcasing its pro-worker face.

 

The Central Committee expressed its confidence that the people of Kerala
will vote for the LDF once again in the upcoming assembly elections for a
historic third consecutive term.

 

Assembly Elections: The CC reviewed the preparations of the Party for the
assembly elections that are due shortly in five states - Kerala, West
Bengal, Tamilnadu, Assam and Puducherry.

 

In Kerala, the Party will work for the re-election of the LDF government
campaigning on its achievements. It will expose the BJP-led Union
government's denial of rightful dues to Kerala, the fiscal constraints
imposed and the overall attack on federalism. The Party will also expose the
failure of the Congress to effectively counter this attack on federalism, as
the largest opposition party in the Parliament. The Congress, especially in
Kerala, was found wanting in the fight against communal RSS-BJP,
ideologically and this will also be exposed before the people.

 

In Bengal, the Party will work for the defeat of both the TMC and the BJP,
which are trying to polarise the society. We will try to rally all the
forces that are ready to work against them.

 

In Tamilnadu, the Party will contest along with the DMK and its allies to
defeat the BJP and its allies.

 

In Assam, the Party will work for the mobilisation of all the anti-BJP
parties and forces and defeat the rabidly communal and divisive BJP
government.

 

In Puducherry, the Party will work for the defeat of the BJP alliance
government.

 

Anti-people Policies of the BJP-led Union Government: The BJP-led Union
Government used the winter session of Parliament to push through several key
Bills detrimental to the people's interests, without allowing a proper
discussion. The four Labour Codes were notified; the MGNREGA was replaced by
the GRAM-G; and the Seeds Bill and Electricity Amendment Bill are on the
pipeline.

 

The Union Cabinet has passed a Bill in the winter session of the Parliament
allowing 100 percent FDI in insurance and the entry of private and foreign
corporations in nuclear power plants. Opening up a strategic and crucial
sector like nuclear energy to private companies will be disastrous.

 

The BJP is deliberately weakening the functioning of Parliament and thereby
refusing to subject the executive to legislative scrutiny, a vital component
of parliamentary democracy. These actions undermine the democratic structure
of the country and strengthen the authoritarian character.

 

The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is a calculated political project by
the BJP-RSS combine, operationalised through a pliant Election Commission of
India (ECI). The Party will campaign extensively against the ECI's attempt
to usurp the right to determine citizenship and simultaneously ensure that
no eligible voter is removed from the voter's list. Similarly, we will be
vigilant and ensure that bogus voters are not enrolled in the voters' list
through the connivance of the BJP and the EC machinery.

 

Attacks on Minorities, both Muslims and Christians are also on the rise.
Hindutva communal outfits are responsible for these attacks. The inaction of
the BJP governments is deliberate and intended to facilitate such attacks.

 

The CC condemned the increasing attacks on women, dalits and adivasis that
are increasing, particularly in the states where the BJP is governing.

 

All these are part of the ongoing attempts of the RSS-BJP to dismantle the
secular State and establish a Hindu Rashtra.

 

The CC unanimously adopted a special resolution demanding the immediate
restoration of statehood for Jammu and Kashmir and restoration of all their
democratic rights.

 

12th February General Strike: The CC extended its complete support to the
12th February General Strike call given by the Central Trade Unions against
the notification of the implementation of four labour codes. The Party would
actively support the call for General Strike given by the Central Trade
Unions. On the day of the Strike, the Party cadre would be mobilised in
support of the Trade Union actions.

 

Campaign against Scrapping of the Rural Employment Guarantee Act: The Party
would undertake an intensive campaign against the destruction of the MGNREGA
a universal, demand-driven law that provides a limited right to work, by
enacting a new law. The campaign will start from 30 January (death
anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi) and held for a week, till 5 February.

 

Against US Aggression on Venezuela: The CC condemned the United States'
unprecedented act of aggression against Venezuela. The Party will campaign
extensively against the US aggression on Venezuela and organise huge
protests by mobilising all the non-BJP parties.

 

Israeli Aggression on Palestine: The CC condemned the continuing Israeli
Aggression on Palestine. The US has now announced the formation of the Board
of Peace for Gaza. The proposed Board is not to rebuild Gaza, but only to
exploit the destruction for profit. Notably, the Peace Plan remains vague on
ending the occupation of Palestinian territories.

 

The Indian government's foreign policy on both Venezuela and Palestine are a
disgrace. This shows the compromise of India's strategic autonomy, and how
its policies are bound to the military and foreign policy dictates of US and
its hegemonic project.

 

The CC expressed its opposition to the efforts of the Indian government to
conclude a trade deal with the US and also the EU, which are going to
destroy our agriculture, industry and lead to and wreak havoc in the lives
of our people.

 

The Central Committee of the CPI(M) vowed to continue its resolute fight
against the BJP and Hindutva communal forces, simultaneously working for the
strengthening of the independent strength of the Party.

 

 

Muralidharan

(For CPI(M) Central Committee Office)

 

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