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CPI Celebrates Centenary with Massive Rally
The Communist Party of India (CPI) had a big celebration for its 100th anniversary in Khammam.
Many people, including workers, farmers, and students, came to the rally.
The party leaders talked about important issues in India and the world.
They said the country is facing problems like a weak rupee and governors interfering in state governments.
The CPI wants to start a campaign to protect democracy and ask for special rights for certain groups in private jobs.
They also want the government to make a report on jobs and industries.
On Republic Day, the party will hoist the national flag and take a pledge to protect the Constitution.
CPI's centenary closing meeting in Khammam saw massive participation from various sections of society.
The party's National Council meeting discussed global imperialist trends and India's political, economic, and social situation.
Nine resolutions were adopted, criticizing the fall in the rupee's value and the Centre's policies favoring corporate interests.
CPI alleged that governors in non-BJP-ruled states are acting arbitrarily and interfering in Assembly proceedings.
The party plans to launch a nationwide campaign against anti-people policies and privatization after the completion of elections in five states.
- Who
- CPI national secretary K Ramakrishna, CPI state secretary G Eshwaraiah, and other party members
- What
- CPI centenary closing meeting and National Council meeting
- Where
- Khammam, Vijayawada
- When
- January 18 (closing meeting), January 20-21 (National Council meeting)
- Why
- To celebrate the party's centenary, discuss political developments, and address issues related to federalism and democratic institutions
Key facts
- Event
- CPI centenary closing meeting
- Date
- January 18
- Location
- Khammam
- Participants
- Lakhs of workers, farmers, women, students, and people from various sections of the two Telugu states
- National Council Meeting
- January 20-21
- Resolutions Adopted
- Nine resolutions on political, economic, and social issues
- Key Demands
- Reservations in private sector, nationwide debate on governors' actions, protection of federalism and democratic institutions
Quotes
K Ramakrishna
CPI national secretary
“The party’s centenary closing meeting held at Khammam on January 18 was conducted on a massive scale and would inspire the organisation for the next 100 years.”
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“The centenary programme is a historic milestone and I extend revolutionary greetings to party leaders, cadres, and mass organisations for making it a grand success.”
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G Eshwaraiah
CPI state secretary
“The party would hoist the national flag across the state on January 26 and organise pledge programmes at mandal headquarters to protect the Constitution, democracy, and secularism.”
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“I urged Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu to release a white paper on industrial policy, land allotments and job creation, and demanded that medical colleges be run in the public sector.”
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