Archive · 1 Sep 2026
CPI Holds Delhi Rally, Calls for Political Change
The Communist Party of India held a large meeting in Delhi.
Thousands of supporters came from different parts of India.
The rally’s message was that political change was necessary.
CPI leader D Raja said the country was facing serious problems.
He said important institutions and ideas, including democracy and secularism, were under threat.
Other CPI leaders criticized the government’s policies toward farmers, tribal communities and women.
The party also said some workers faced difficulties while traveling to the rally.
It announced a nationwide protest in December where people would voluntarily court arrest.
The Communist Party of India held its first major solo rally in years at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan.
General secretary D Raja said India faced a deepening crisis involving the Constitution, democracy, secularism and federalism.
CPI leaders accused the RSS-BJP government of favoring corporates and criticized its record on farmers, tribal communities and women.
The party said workers reached Delhi despite adverse weather, floods and alleged police action in some places.
The CPI announced a nationwide ‘Jail Bharo’ programme from December 1 to 3, claiming over five lakh people would court arrest.
- Who
- The Communist Party of India, led at the rally by D Raja and other CPI leaders, along with thousands of supporters.
- What
- The CPI held the ‘Badlaav Zaroori Hai’ rally and announced a nationwide ‘Jail Bharo’ programme.
- When
- The rally was held on Tuesday, September 1; the announced programme is scheduled for December 1 to 3.
- Where
- Ramlila Maidan in Delhi, India.
- Why
- The CPI sought to protest what it called RSS-BJP government ‘misrule’ and demand political change.
- Organiser
- Communist Party of India
- Rally name
- ‘Badlaav Zaroori Hai’
- Venue
- Ramlila Maidan, Delhi
- Attendance
- Thousands of party workers and supporters, according to the report
- Main concerns raised
- Threats to democracy and federalism, agrarian distress, tribal displacement and women’s issues
- Upcoming programme
- Nationwide ‘Jail Bharo’ programme from December 1 to 3
- Arrest target claimed
- More than five lakh people, according to the CPI