Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Left Leaders Call for Unity to Resist RSS Expansion in Bengal
Political leaders from six major Left parties in West Bengal came together to warn about the growing influence of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in the state.
They called for unity among Left parties to resist this influence and restore democracy.
Md Salim, a senior Left leader, compared Bengal to a 'research laboratory' for the RSS, similar to how they used Gujarat in the past.
CPI-M politburo member Md Salim warned about RSS's expanding influence in Bengal
He accused Trinamool Congress of enabling 'unrestricted movement' of saffron groups
Leaders of six major Left organisations called for unity to resist 'fascist offensive'
Salim recalled RSS's 'first major laboratory' in Gujarat and warned of Bengal becoming a new model
He emphasized the need to decide the real adversary despite disagreements among Left parties
- Who
- Leaders of six major Left parties, including Md Salim
- What
- Called for unity to resist RSS expansion in Bengal
- When
- During the 13th state conference of CPI (ML) Liberation in Naihati, West Bengal
- Where
- West Bengal
- Why
- To resist the growing influence of the RSS and restore democracy
Left Unity
RSS Expansion
RSS Influence
Left Unity
Left leaders view RSS's growing influence as a threat to democracy
RSS Expansion
RSS aims to expand its presence and influence in Bengal
- Event
- 13th state conference of CPI (ML) Liberation
- Location
- Naihati, West Bengal
- Organizations
- CPI-M, CPI(ML) Liberation, SUCI(C), CPI, Forward Bloc, RSP
- Speakers
- Md Salim, Dipankar Bhattacharya, Chandidas Bhattacharya, Swapan Banerjee, Naren Chattopadhyay, Tapan Hore