Modi's police storm Communist Party of India (Marxist) headquarters in bid to arrest student leader

CPIM HQ (Archive Photo)

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has strongly condemned what it describes as an illegal police intrusion into its national headquarters, AKG Bhavan in New Delhi, where officers reportedly attempted to arrest Student Federation of India (SFI) leader Aishe Ghosh.

According to the party, Delhi Police officers arrived in a private vehicle, with some reportedly dressed in civilian clothes, and entered the CPI(M) headquarters in search of Ghosh, who has emerged as one of the leading figures in the student protests at Jantar Mantar. The demonstrations, which have continued for weeks, recently culminated in the resignation of India's Union Minister of Education.

Communist Parties of India, CPI(M) and CPI, condemn police violence on protesting students

India's communist movement has strongly condemned the brutal police crackdown on students and youth protesting peacefully at New Delhi's Jantar Mantar, accusing the BJP-led Modi government of responding to legitimate democratic demands with repression instead of dialogue. 

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPIM) denounced the use of lathi charges and tear gas against demonstrators, while the Communist Party of India (CPI) sharply criticized remarks by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant dismissing calls to examine video evidence of the police violence. 

KKE condemns arrest of CPI(M) General Secretary and Party leaders: "Hands Off Indian Communists"

The Communist Party of Greece (KKE) has demanded the immediate release of the General Secretary and other leaders and members of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), condemning the repression unleashed by the Indian authorities against communist militants and protesters.

In a statement issued by the International Relations Section of the KKE Central Committee, the party denounced the arrests and police violence targeting cadres of the CPI(M), stressing that such measures are aimed at intimidating the workers’ and popular movement in India and suppressing political struggle against anti-people policies.

Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Nepal Turmoil

On the occasion of the recent massive, widespread protests in Nepal, the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) has issued the following statement:

"The Communist Party of India (Marxist) expresses its deep anguish over the loss of 20 precious young lives during the GenZ protests in Nepal. These protests reflect the widespread anger stemming from the growing grievances of the people, particularly the youth, against the repeated failures of successive governments to resolve their genuine problems and meet their aspirations.

Communist Party of India (Marxist) elects M.A Baby as its new General Secretary

The 24th congress of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), which concluded in Madurai on Sunday, elected M.A. Baby, Polit Bureau member since 2012, as its General Secretary for the next three years.

Mr. Baby, formerly the Education and Culture Minister in Kerala, is the second leader from the Kerala unit to helm the party nationally. He succeeds Sitaram Yechury who passed away on 12 September 2024.