Communist Party of India (Marxist)
Marxism, Communism
President: M. A. Baby
Mamata Banerjee, Arvind Kejriwal and Pinarayi Vijayan detained during Cockroach Janta Party protest
On Saturday, Mamata Banerjee, Arvind Kejriwal, and former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan were detained in Delhi while attempting to join a Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest. Banerjee, Derek O'Brien, Dola Sen, and John Brittas were taken from South Avenue. The INDIA alliance met President Droupadi Murmu Friday demanding Gyanesh Kumar resign over "vote chori" claims before planning a Supreme Court visit Monday.
Prakash Raj joins Pratirodha rally in Dharwad to "Save Democracy, End Fascism"
On Sunday, members of various progressive associations participated in the Pratirodha rally in Dharwad to "Save Democracy, End Fascism." Activists S.R. Hiremath, Siddanagouda Patil, Shankar Halagatti, and K. Neela, former MP I.G. Sanadi, writer Ku. Veerabhadrappa, journalist Dinesh Aminmattu, and actor Prakash Raj joined the march from R.N. Shetty Stadium to Buddha Rakhita School. A bike rally started at the home of M.M. Kalaburagi. Speakers included Basavaraj Sulibhavi, Meenakshi Bali, and CPM State secretary K. Prakash, who addressed the RSS, democratic rights, and freedom of expression.
Mamata Banerjee ready to campaign for DMK, AAP and Samajwadi Party after INDIA meeting
Mamata Banerjee, Trinamool Congress chief, expressed readiness to campaign for DMK, Aam Aadmi Party, and Samajwadi Party after an INDIA bloc meeting. She sidestepped supporting Rahul Gandhi as the 2029 Prime Ministerial face, stating they are one family. Banerjee also urged a common strategy regarding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar following a letter from MA Baby.
Opposition to Impeach Election Chief, Plan Delhi Rally
On Wednesday, September 30, the INDIA alliance will hold a meeting to finalize strategies for nationwide protests and an impeachment motion against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The agenda follows today's Congress Working Committee resolution demanding Kumar’s removal and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's resignation. Leaders from multiple opposition parties, including Congress, Trinamool Congress, Left parties, and others will attend; however, Akhilesh Yadav of the Samajwadi Party and Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party will not participate in person but support the impeachment move. The first rally is set for Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan.
Students clash with ABGP, alleging verbal and physical abuse at SRFTI event
This evening, students at Kolkata's Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI) clashed with members of the right-wing group Akhil Bharatiya Grahak Panchayat (West Bengal Chapter) after the latter made provocative remarks during an event. Students alleged verbal and physical abuse, including assaults on women and professors. The ABGP claimed they were attacked first. Police intervened to control the situation, which left several injured. SRFTI stated it was not informed about the event beforehand. BJP blamed opposition parties for the violence.
Rahul Gandhi attacked Gyanesh Kumar, the Chief Election Commissioner, at a press
Rahul Gandhi attacked Gyanesh Kumar, the Chief Election Commissioner, at a press conference, suggesting he turn "approver" over alleged irregularities in voter list revisions. Congress and opposition parties are planning meetings to discuss impeachment of Kumar after complaints about his decisions without majority consensus. A petition has been filed with the Supreme Court seeking annulment of these decisions. Opposition parties plan nationwide protests and may file criminal cases against him, linking issues to Gen Z voters' registration difficulties.
In a surprising development, MA Baby, CPI(M) general secretary, and Mamata Banerjee
In a surprising development, MA Baby, CPI(M) general secretary, and Mamata Banerjee recently discussed the Election Commission's workings after years of rivalry. This comes as Banerjee faces isolation and diminished power, with her party fractured. On September 23, Baby wrote to opposition leaders suggesting joint strategies against BJP, raising questions about a potential unusual alliance between CPI(M) and TMC in national politics despite historical enmity in West Bengal.
Poll Body Chief, S Jaishankar Among Those Facing Notices Over Voter List
The Election Commission clarified that notices issued to prominent Delhi voters under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls do not mean exclusion; they indicate documentation discrepancies. Notable recipients include Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. The EC stressed that verification, not removal, is the aim, with final decisions due by October 29, ensuring names are included in the November 4 final roll if documents match.
Analysis: After 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham' For Years, A Congress-Mamata Banerjee Full Circle Is Forming
After Sanchita Pradhan Dey withdrew from the Nandigram Assembly by-election, Mamata Banerjee announced support for Congress candidate Milan Pradhan. This move revives questions about a potential Congress-TMC alliance, reflecting their complex history of cooperation and conflict since 1998, including periods of joint opposition to the Left Front and BJP. The current split in TMC complicates future alliances as regional dynamics and national interests influence party strategies.
BJP announces Hasirani Rath as candidate for Nandigram by-election
The BJP announced Hasirani Rath as its candidate for the Nandigram by-election and Shakharav Sarkar for Rejinagar, ending weeks of speculation. Rath is the mother of late Chandranath Rath, who served Suvendu Adhikari and was murdered in May. She will file nomination papers today with Adhikari's support. By-elections are scheduled for October 6.
Shah and Adhikari Raise Concerns Over Illegal Madrasas in West Bengal
Amit Shah and Subhendu Adhikari have raised concerns over illegal madrasas in West Bengal, following intelligence reports suggesting some are being used for terrorist activities. In Islampur and Haripal, structures lack classes or teachers; one has become a banana plantation. Adhikari ordered reviews to identify legal institutions and their activities, sparking protests from Muslim organizations.
CPI(M) counters Adhikari: Uploads photos of Indian icon books at Durga Puja stalls
On September 13, 2026, CPI(M) leaders hit back at West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, who had criticized the party’s bookstalls at Durga Puja pandals for selling foreign communist literature while ignoring Indian icons. Mr. Adhikari accused CPI(M) of not including works by Swami Vivekananda and other Indian figures, prompting a reaction from CPI(M) that defended their stalls as offering diverse subjects, including Indian icons. They uploaded photos showing books on Indian figures available at the stalls.
