Left Unity: CPI's Clarion Call Against BJP's Divisive Politics

At its 25th National Congress held in Vijayawada, the Communist Party of India (CPI) sounded a powerful alarm, declaring that a united front of Left and democratic forces is crucial to counter the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) increasingly divisive and authoritarian agenda. CPI general secretary D.

Raja, addressing delegates, delivered a scathing critique of the current political landscape, emphasizing the urgent need for solidarity among those who champion secularism and social justice.

Raja didn't mince words, describing the BJP's governance as deeply concerning. He asserted that the ruling party is systematically dismantling constitutional values, pursuing a communal and anti-people agenda that threatens the very fabric of Indian democracy.

He highlighted how constitutional bodies are being undermined, fostering an environment where dissent is stifled and fundamental rights are eroded. This, he argued, necessitates a robust and collective response from all democratic forces.

The CPI leader underscored the severe socio-economic challenges plaguing the nation: rampant unemployment, spiraling inflation, and the continued distress of farmers.

He also pointed to the rising issues faced by women and other marginalized sections of society, all of which, he contended, are exacerbated by the government's policies. For Raja, these aren't isolated problems but symptoms of a larger, systemic failure that requires a political alternative.

Calling for both 'Left unity' and broader 'democratic unity,' Raja outlined the CPI's vision for overcoming these challenges.

He stressed that the Left parties have a profound historical responsibility to mobilize the poor, the working class, and all progressive sections of society. Their long-standing commitment to fighting for the rights of the underprivileged makes them indispensable in this struggle against what he termed the .