[Marxistindia] Central Committee Communique

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July 14, 2026

Central Committee Communique

 

The Central Committee of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) met from
July 11-13, 2026 in New Delhi and released the following communique:

 

Indian Economy: Contrary to the claims made by the BJP-led Union government,
the Indian economy is staring at a severe crisis. According to the Reserve
Bank of India's (RBI) June bulletin, the real GDP growth for 2026-27 is
projected at 6.6 per cent, down from 7.7 per cent in 2025-26. PMI data
indicates that private sector growth slipped to a three-month low in June.
The RBI also noted that a rain-deficient monsoon could further impact growth
and inflation.

 

Farmers in various states are complaining about the shortage of fertilizers,
particularly urea. Unemployment continues to remain high.

 

It is in this background that the most insensitive BJP government is
proposing amendments to the Food Security Act.

 

Amendment to the Food Security Act: The proposed amendments to the National
Food Security Act (NFSA) changes the entitlement criteria under the
Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) from a household-based system to a per capita
system. It will adversely impact states, particularly the southern states
that have successfully implemented family planning programmes and
consequently have smaller average household sizes. Instead of addressing the
long-pending demand of updating the beneficiary database and expanding
coverage in line with current population figures, the BJP Government has
chosen to introduce an amendment that effectively reduces the food
entitlements of the poorest sections of the population.

 

The CPI(M) will campaign against the proposed amendments and lead the
protests if the government goes ahead with its proposal.

 

Corruption: A huge corruption scandal has come to light, where Sangh Parivar
leaders were alleged to have appropriated Ayodhya Ram Temple donations. Many
individuals who were at the forefront of the Sangh Parivar-led Ram Temple
agitation are now accused of misappropriating temple donations. These deeds
expose the real character of the Sangh Parivar - a group of organisations
that are not really concerned about devotion or nation, but as being utterly
selfish. The Party appeals to all devotees to see through the facade of the
Sangh and question when it tries to approach them.

 

Media reports also point to the misappropriation of public funds by the
Union Minister of State for Agriculture. The government must immediately
conduct an impartial probe into this matter and punish all those who are
guilty, irrespective of their positions. These incidents, following the NEET
paper leak, collectively expose the RSS/BJP's corrupt practices, which are
no different from any other ruling party.

 

High Level Commission on Demographic Change: The Union government has
notified a High-Level Commission on Demographic Change without a single
demography expert. The commission is implicitly tasked with identifying
'Muslim immigrants from Bangladesh'. The intention is to provide a
scientific cover for the RSS agenda. Aligning with the NRC and CAA, the
commission is a tool to stoke communal hatred and social division for
electoral gain, institutionalising the targeting and marginalisation of
minorities. This move also severely violates federal principles, as it was
announced without any consultation with state governments.

 

Citizenship Controversy: The MEA's recent assertion that a passport is not
proof of citizenship is an assault designed to complement the discriminatory
CAA and NRC. This outrageous declaration, which nullifies even legitimate
State-issued documents, dovetails alarmingly with the ongoing SIR process.
These coordinated manoeuvres constitute a sinister strategy to
disenfranchise, delegitimise, and purge the most vulnerable, pushing them
towards Statelessness. By weaponising citizenship, the government is laying
the groundwork for a communal registry while eroding the franchise of those
it seeks to exclude.

 

The SIR, the Demographic Changes Commission, and this passport stance are
all moves to redefine citizenship according to RSS ideology, revealing the
haste to convert India into a Hindutva Rashtra.

 

BJP's 'Operation Lotus': In order to achieve its objectives and change the
democratic and secular character of the country, the BJP set about breaking
opposition parties immediately after the election results. It is consciously
targeting regional parties to manufacture a two-thirds majority in
Parliament, which would enable it to pass the delimitation bill and other
legislation crucial to the RSS agenda. These moves not only make a mockery
of democracy and undermine the anti-defection law, but also expose their
scant regard for constitutional principles.

 

Forced Displacement and Evictions: In various states, the governments are
entering into agreements with multinational corporations and allocating them
land at throw-away prices. Thousands of acres of land are allocated to IT
companies for data centres, who have partnered with Adani and Ambani. People
who have been residing on these lands for years together are forcibly
evicted and displaced. This is being witnessed in Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, and
many other states. Apart from the displacement, the establishment of data
centres is also leading to the rapid depletion of groundwater and posing
various other environmental hazards.

 

Communal Profiling in Gujarat: The Gujarat state police have come with a new
standard operating procedure (SOP) to communally profile and target
minorities. It allows illegal surveillance of minorities who are perceived
to be suspicious because of their dress and appearance. All those who
express dissent, even on global issues concerning attacks on the countries
with Muslim majority countries, will be placed under surveillance, with a
threat of slapping stringent provisions like the UAPA, NSA and other
provisions of the BNS. These moves are a violation of all the fundamental
rights guaranteed by the Constitution and the right to privacy, stated as
inviolable by the Supreme Court. These moves are intended to curb all forms
of dissent and further polarise society. The CPI(M) condemns the communal
profiling of citizens and violation of their constitutionally guaranteed
rights.

 

Authoritarian Face of the BJP Government in Bengal: Within two months of
assumption of office, the authoritarian face of the BJP government in Bengal
is out in open. The recent rape of a minor girl and attempts to protect the
accused exposes the government's anti-women, Manuvadi character. The
government announced that it will not allow access to welfare schemes to
those persons whose names were deleted due to the SIR process. Police
brutality is unleashed on those who are protesting against the forced
eviction of hawkers. BJP cadre are attacking CPI(M) offices in many
districts and burning Party flags. The CPI(M) will not be intimidated by
such attacks. It will continue to resist and organise people against the
BJP's authoritarian and communal rule.

 

Provocative Statements of the Chief Minister of Assam: The CC of the CPI(M)
condemns the irresponsible statements of the Chief Minister of Assam,
Himanta Biswas Sharma. His statements threatening to impose draconian NSA
provisions on those who are drawing the images of progressive cultural
personalities of Assam like Zubeen Garg on flyovers have to be condemned.
His statements are a reflection of the RSS agenda, which is highly
intolerant and targets the minorities and Left activists, while promoting
its divisive and communal agenda.

 

Pro-Corporate Congress Government in Keralam: The Keralam government is
surrendering the interests of the state before the corporates. The soft
Hindutva and compromising character of the Congress has been in full display
right from the day of swearing in of the new ministers. The CPI(M) will not
allow the government to weaken the welfare measures introduced by the
previous LDF government. It will mobilise people in defence of their rights.

 

US-Iran MoU: The CC noted the fragility of the Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) signed between Iran and the United States. Israel continues its
attacks on Lebanon, flagrantly violating the agreement. The MoU demonstrates
the limits of US imperialist aggression. The US was compelled to sign this
MoU due to growing popular anger against its aggression. Oil prices have
declined in global markets. Despite this, the Government of India has not
taken steps to reduce the increased prices of gas, petrol, and diesel. It
must immediately cut these prices and ensure the availability of
fertilisers, particularly urea, for farmers.

 

Assembly Election Results: The CC conducted an in-depth and detailed review
of the results of the recently concluded assembly elections. Certain
shortcomings and weaknesses in the way campaign was conducted, issues were
posed, selection of candidates, etc., were identified. The Party will
sincerely conduct a rectification campaign in order to overcome these
shortcomings and weaknesses. The concrete steps that will be undertaken will
be announced in the extended meetings of the Party state committees in
Bengal (last week of August) and Keralam (second week of September).

 

Future Calls

 

The CC decided on the following future calls:

 

Campaign for Electoral Reforms: The CC has decided to launch a broad and
extensive campaign demanding transparency in the entire election process.
The Election Commission of India (ECI), which is supposed to act as an
impartial Constitutional body by conducting free and fair elections, is
thoroughly compromised. The Party will mobilise broadest possible sections
demanding the right to vote and safeguard the independent and impartial
character of the ECI.

 

Campaign for Implementation of Women's Reservation: The CC extends support
to the protests called by the women's organisations for the immediate
implementation of the women's reservation in legislatures. The Party will
mobilise people in support of this demand along with other class and mass
organisations. 

 

Anti-Imperialist Campaign: The Party will conduct an extensive
anti-imperialist campaign against US aggression on Iran, Palestine,
Venezuela and Cuba. It will mobilise people by organising seminars, meetings
and protest demonstrations against US aggression.

 

Protests by Workers and Farmers: The CC extends its support to the protest
calls given by the Central Trade Unions (CTUs) and the SKM. The Party will
wholeheartedly support the Jail Bharao call given by them on August 10,
2026.

 

Support to the Students' Demands: The CC supports the protests conducted by
the students demanding the resignation of Union Minister for Education,
Dharmendra Pradhan and their call to conduct a March to the Parliament on
July 20. It expresses its concern at the deteriorating health of Shri. Sonam
Wangchuk who is on a hunger strike on these demands. The refusal of the BJP
led government to accept these demands and take action is highly condemnable
and is yet another example of its authoritarian and anti-youth character.

 

 

Muralidharan

(For CPI(M) Central Committee Office)

 

 

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