Outgoing CPM general secretary Prakash Karat has alleged that the Narendra Modi government was extending full support to the corporate companies.
Delivering inaugural address at CPM 21st National Conference at Visakhapatnam on Tuesday, Karat said entrusting mines to corporate companies is the best example of Modi’s 10-month old rule. He said Modi’s foreign policy is in tune with American pressure tactics. He alleged that labor in the villages were in great troubles as they were not getting work in the rural areas. Farmers were facing troubles as they were not getting minimum supporting price (MSP) to their produce. Communal attacks were on the rise in the country, he said, adding there is a need for the Left Parties and like-minded organizations to move forward in coordination. Karat also praised the role of Dr B R Ambedkar in drafting Indian Constitution and every one has to strive to achieve the goals of Ambedkar. He said Ambedkar strove for social justice in his life.
Earlier, CPM organized Ambedkar’s birth anniversary celebrations. Karat paid floral tributes to Ambedkar statue along with Andhra Pradesh State Council secretary Madhu.
Speaking on the occasion, CPM politburo member Seetharam Yechuri said the Communists across the world were extending support to the Left Parties’ movements in India. He read the messages sent by 25 Communist parties. He also pointed out that China Communist Party described the CPM’s role in India as wonderful and CPM’s efforts to improve relations between the people of India and China. China Communist Party expressed its willingness to work for the betterment of China and India.
Earlier, West Bengal former minister Mohammad Sameen hoisted party flag and inaugurated the conference. Party general secretary Karat, Yechuri, several representatives paid tributes to the martyrs at the martyrs memorial. The premises was echoed with Dimsa, Dappu artistes’ drum beats and songs and dances. Visakha turned into ‘Red City’ with the red flags, welcome arches and wall paintings. (NSS)