[Marxistindia] P.B. Communique

[news from the cpi(m)]

February 27, 2026

 

Polit Bureau Communique

 

Jan Akrosh Jathas and Mass Rally: The Communist Party of India (Marxist)
will organise a mass rally in Ramlila Maidan, Delhi on 24th March against
the notification of Labour Codes, the scrapping of MGNREGA and enactment of
VBGRAMG, the electricity amendment bill, the seed bill and against the
Indo-US trade deal.

 

As part of preparations for the rally, Jan Akrosh Jathas will be organised
in all the North Indian states with the participation of Polit Bureau and
Central Committee members.

 

Upcoming Assembly Elections: Elections to the legislative assemblies in
Kerala, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam and Puducherry are expected to be
announced very soon.

 

In Kerala, despite the constant efforts of the BJP-led Union government to
strangulate the LDF government, it had put up its best performance by
focusing on the elimination of extreme poverty, the first state to do so in
the country, improve public health and education, ensure the protection of
the rights of the workers and regular supply of essential items through the
PDS. It had also ensured the distribution of pensions to all the deserving.
Given this exceptional track record, we appeal to the people to once again
vote decisively in favour of the LDF.

 

The Congress-led UDF is mobilising huge amounts of money and rallying
various kinds of sectarian forces in its support. It is playing a disruptive
role inside the Assembly and outside by coordinating with the BJP. The BJP
is also trying to expand in the state by promoting communal divisions. Both
these forces have to be defeated.

 

In West Bengal, the Polit Bureau appeals to the people to defeat the
authoritarian, anti-women and anti-poor rule of the TMC and also the
communal BJP by voting for the Left Front. The BJP is spreading communal
venom and utilising every opportunity to promote divisions on religious
lines. Various kinds of Muslim fundamentalist and sectarian forces are also
active in the state and are trying to come together in the name of fighting
the BJP. These kinds of religious consolidations will increase polarisation
and harm the democratic and secular character of the society. The TMC is
also trying to further such religious polarisations in order to retain
power.

 

In Tamil Nadu, a strengthened DMK alliance is once again approaching the
people for re-election. The BJP and AIADMK alliance is promoting communal
politics centred around Thiruparankundram. We appeal to the people to
re-elect the DMK alliance in order to defeat the communal machinations and
strengthen the secular traditions of the state.

 

In Assam, the BJP is running a rabidly communal and divisive campaign and is
hoping to benefit from it. Considering the larger interests of the people of
Assam, as the largest opposition party, it is upon the Congress to ensure
that anti-BJP votes are not split and the BJP is defeated.

 

Attacks on Minorities, Dalits and Women: Attacks on minorities, dalits and
women continue unabated. The BJP from its official social media handle
released a video of the Chief Minister of Assam shooting at Muslims, showing
the extent to which these Hindutva forces go to spread communal hatred. In
Telangana a Muslim vendor was attacked during the tribal festival,
Sammakka-Sarakka Jatara. Kashmiri shawl vendors were attacked in Haryana and
Uttarakhand. Such attacks on Muslim shopkeepers and small businesses are on
the rise in many parts of the country. Attacks on Muslims offering Namaz
during Ramzan are being reported from various states.

 

ABVP goondas attacked SFI, AISA students who are protesting the casteist and
insensitive remarks of the Vice-Chancellor of the JNU. The RSS demolished
SFI and CITU flagpoles in Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. The Polit Bureau
condemns these attacks and appeals to the people to resist the attempts of
the RSS/BJP to divide the society on communal lines.

 

In Kotdwar, Uttarakhand, a young Hindu gym owner resisted an attack by a
group of activists from Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Rashtriya Swayamsevak
Sangh on Muslim shop owners, showcasing the enduring secular tendencies that
still exist in our society. The Polit Bureau lauds the bold stand of Deepak
Kumar, who identified himself as 'Mohammad Deepak', to protect the
livelihoods of Muslims by resisting the communal attacks.

 

The Polit Bureau expresses its concern at the increasing attacks on dalits
by the Manuvadi forces reported in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha - all
BJP-ruled states. 

 

The CPI(M) denounces the Gujarat state government's decision making it
mandatory for young adult couples to seek consent from their parents for
their marriage. It is another retrograde step and an attack on the rights of
women.

 

US-India Trade Deal: The BJP-led government decided to enter into an interim
trade deal with the United States that is highly detrimental to the
country's interests. The trade deal will devastate the lives of crores of
Indian peasants and workers. All available details of the interim deal
indicate that the government has surrendered before the US. It has succumbed
to US dictates on oil purchases and curtailed the import of Russian oil.

 

A new situation emerged after the US Supreme Court ruled that the US
President Donald Trump does not have the authority to impose tariffs. Trump
imposed 15 per cent tariffs on all countries using another legal provision.
Even close US allies such as the European Union (EU) have suspended their
trade deal with the US following the judgment. However, the BJP-led
government has shown no willingness to withdraw from the unequal trade deal,
which further highlights the BJP government's failure to resist US pressure.

 

All these developments expose the extent to which the Indian government has
compromised national sovereignty.

 

Budget Session of the Parliament: The 2026-27 Budget demonstrates the BJP
government's commitment to promoting the interests of corporates and the
wealthy, at the cost of working people and socially oppressed sections of
the society, as well as larger national economic interests. It further
strengthens the centralisation of resources by denying states their rightful
share.

 

With the active connivance of biased presiding officers, the government is
not allowing any opportunity for the opposition to raise any matter critical
of it. The contents of the trade deals with the US and EU were not put
before the Parliament for discussion. Eight members of the Lok Sabha were
suspended until the end of the session for protesting against the denial of
the right to speak.

 

Voices of Resistance: The February 12 General Strike call given by the
Central Trade Unions (CTUs) was successful and is a demonstration of the
anger among workers against the notification of Labour Codes and other
attacks launched by the government. Similarly, in various parts of the
country the peasantry is on the march against the anti-farmer policies of
the government. The CPI(M) congratulates the working class and the peasantry
for leading the protests against the anti-people policies of the BJP
governments.

 

SIR: The SIR process in West Bengal has turned out to be one of the most
controversial, with large sections of the population subjected to unforeseen
hardships. Though the Supreme Court has refused to outrightly stop the SIR
process, it has now intervened and appointed judicial officers to monitor
the process. This vindicates the charge that it is being attempted in an
extremely compressed timeline. The entire exercise is proving to be
extremely painful for people who are forced to run from pillar to post.

 

Condemn US Aggression: The US has further intensified the economic blockade
on Cuba and is forcing countries to stop fuel supplies to Cuba with the
intention of crippling its economy and forcing it to surrender.
Notwithstanding all the difficulties, the Cuban people are resisting the
imperialist pressure. 

 

The Cuban government has intercepted an armed boat carrying mercenaries from
the United States who attempted to enter Cuba to carry out an attack. This
incident could not have occurred without the connivance of the US
administration. It further escalates US imperialist aggression against Cuba.

 

The Party reiterates its solidarity with Cuba and urges the Indian
government to immediately send essential medicines and other daily
necessities to the Cuban people. 

 

The United States has mobilised its largest armada in West Asia, targeting
Iran. Any attack on Iran would spill over into the entire region, with
serious repercussions not only for West Asia but also for global peace.

 

The government of India should unequivocally condemn the US aggression and
stand with Cuba, Venezuela and Iran.

 

Modi's Visit to Israel: The Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi's, visit to
Israel comes at a time when Israel is violating the ceasefire, continuing
its war in Gaza, and occupying the West Bank. His address to the Israeli
Parliament demonstrates a complete alignment of Indian foreign policy
interests with Israel and the United States. This is a departure from
India's long-held position supporting the Palestinian cause and upholding
the right of Palestinians to Statehood. The visit is all the more
inopportune because it is taking place at a time when the United States is
preparing to attack Iran militarily at the instigation of Israel. Unable to
reject the US offer, the Modi-led BJP government participated in the meeting
as an observer in the US constituted Board of Peace. This is yet another
example of aligning India's foreign policy with that of the US at the cost
of its strategic interests. Some of the closest allies of the US, such as
Germany and France, refused to join the Board, which makes the Indian
government's decision even more appalling.

 

The BJP-led Union government is carrying out a multi-pronged attack on the
people of our country through the notification of Labour Codes, changing the
character of the rural employment guarantee scheme, bringing out amendments
to the electricity act to benefit private corporations, introducing the new
seed bill, proceeding to sign unfavourable trade deals and hence
surrendering the interests of the people of our country before the US and
foreign capital. This is also reflected in the foreign policy as is visible
in the Prime Minister's visit to Israel and his statements.

 

The Polit Bureau of the CPI(M) will mobilise people against these policies
and organise a huge rally on 24th March in  Ramlila Maidan, Delhi. The Jan
Akrosh Jathas will carry this message to the entire Northern India.

 

In those states where elections are scheduled, the CPI(M) appeals to vote
for the Party and the Left and its allies in order strengthen these
struggles.

 

 

(Muralidharan)

For CPI(M) Central Committee Office

 

 

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