A few days ago, on the 15th of August, 11 men serving a life sentence for the crimes were released from prison on remission by the Gujarat state government, sparking widespread outrage and an emotional appeal for justice from Bano.
A few days ago, on the 15th of August, 11 men serving a life sentence for the crimes were released from prison on remission by the Gujarat state government, sparking widespread outrage and an emotional appeal for justice from Bano.
Yechury, 69, is taking over the leadership of the party for a third consecutive term.
He succeeded Prakash Karat who has held the top post in India's largest left party from 2005 to 2015.
The Draft Political Resolution (abstract here) was introduced to the Party Congress by the General Secretary, Sitaram Yechury
As is the tradition of vigorous inner-Party democracy practised by the CPI(M), this Draft Resolution was released two months in advance and all Party members have the right to send amendments directly to the Central Committee. 4,001 amendments were received by the Central Committee, in the stipulated time.
The huge rally comes just prior to the West Bengal assembly polls, sending a strong message to both the governing BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party) and TMC (All India Trinamool Congress).
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Indian PM Modi and U.S. President Trump (Archive Photo). |
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Sitaram Yechury and D.Raja during a press conference in Delhi. |
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India's PM Narendra Modi (left) and Communist Party (Marxist) leader Sitaram Yechury. |
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Secretary S.Yechury greeted by Giorgos Marinos of KKE. |