Archive · 26 Dec 2025
CPI Celebrates Centenary Nationwide
The Communist Party of India (CPI) is celebrating 100 years since it was formed.
In Nashik, they had a big march called the 'Red Flag March.'
People started at Eidgah Ground, walked through the city, and ended at the CPI office.
They carried red flags and pictures of leaders.
They shouted slogans about Marxism, socialism, and fighting against bad things like fascism and casteism.
In Ranchi, the party celebrated at their state office.
They cut a cake, hoisted the party flag, and promised to keep fighting for the rights of poor people, workers, and those who are treated unfairly.
They also said they will protect the country's natural resources like forests, water, and land.
Important party members spoke about how the CPI helped in India's freedom struggle and other important movements.
They also said that democracy and the Constitution are in danger today.
The CPI celebrated its centenary with a 'Red Flag March' in Nashik and foundation day events in Ranchi.
The Nashik march began at Eidgah Ground and concluded at the CPI–AITUC office, with participants carrying red flags and portraits of leaders.
Slogans included calls for Marxism, socialism, and unity among farmers and workers, and against fascism and casteism.
CPI State Joint Secretary Raju Desale and Jharkhand State Secretary Mahendra Pathak highlighted the party's contributions to India's freedom struggle and warned about threats to democracy and the Constitution.
The events were led by key party members, including Devidas Bhopale, Soujanya Gotapagar, Kaivalya Chandratre, and Mahendra Pathak, who pledged to fight for the protection of forest, water, and land.
- Who
- Communist Party of India (CPI) Nashik and Jharkhand units
- What
- Centenary celebrations including a Red Flag March and foundation day events
- When
- December 26, 2025
- Where
- Nashik and Ranchi, India
- Why
- To celebrate the party's 100th anniversary and reaffirm commitments to social and political causes
- Event
- Red Flag March and Foundation Day Celebrations
- Locations
- Nashik and Ranchi, India
- Organizers
- CPI Nashik and Jharkhand units
- Participants
- Farmers, workers, women, youth, and party members
- Key Figures
- Raju Desale, Devidas Bhopale, Soujanya Gotapagar, Kaivalya Chandratre, Mahendra Pathak
- Slogans
- Long Live Marxism, Long Live the Red Flag, Long Live Farmer–Worker Unity, Down with Fascism, Down with Casteism and Manuism, Long Live Socialism
- Route (Nashik)
- Eidgah Ground (Golf Club) to CPI–AITUC office via Shalimar and Meher Chowk
- Pledges
- Protection of forest, water, land, and voice of the poor and deprived
