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The Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) has called for nationwide protests on 23rd December 2024, demanding immediate discussions with farmer organisations and the withdrawal of the pro-corporate ‘New National Policy Framework on Agri Marketing’.

Stree Mukti Sangathana, an organization founded by a group of women activists from the erstwhile Lal Nishan Party along with several feminist activists In 1975 recently celebrated 50 years. The organization was formed as a independent women's liberation organization.

A program to pay homage to Comrade Gopal Naidu was held on December 14, 2024 in Vinoba Bhave Vichar Manch at Nagpur’s Darampeth. Tributes were also paid to Comrade Rajendra Gangotri. Several eminent Leftist - Ambedkarite intellectuals from Nagpur took part in the program.

AICCTU General Secretary Comrade Rajiv Dimri congratulated the AICCTU - IREF (Indian Railway Employees Federation) affiliated unions for achieving victory in ECR (East Central Railway Zone), NER (North East Railway Zone), RCF (Railway Coach Factory), Kapurthala (Punjab) (all three-1st position) and SECR (South East Central Railway, 2nd position).

A delegation from the CPIML met with the Patna Division Commissioner today, seeking urgent intervention over the ongoing eviction of street vendors. The delegation included Mahboob Alam, leader of the CPI(ML) legislative group, along with central committee member and Patna city secretary Abhyuday, Punit Pathak, and street vendor union leaders, including Shehzade Alam, who submitted a memorandum to Commissioner Mayank Varwade.

Addressing the CPIML Bihar state-level cadre’ convention at Ravindra Bhavan in Patna, CPI(ML) General Secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya announced a mass gathering—‘Badlo Bihar Mahajutan (Transform Bihar Rally)’—on 9 March 2025. The event aims to unite Bihar’s diverse struggling sections on a single platform to strengthen the call for change.

A CPI(ML) investigative team visited Amtaura village on December 6 in the Gida police jurisdiction of Gorakhpur, where feudal forces brutally shot and killed Shivdhani Nishad (55) on December 2. His wife, also injured in the attack, is currently hospitalized in Gorakhpur Medical College. The assailants, belonging to an upper-caste fedual elements, also set the family’s house ablaze.

Delhi’s Chief minister recently announced an increase in the wages of DTC (Delhi Transport Corporation) workers, a move hailed as a result of the relentless struggles of workers, especially women employees. However, the DTC Workers Unity Centre (AICCTU) has cautioned workers to remain vigilant until the announcement is implemented, citing previous delays caused by the ongoing tussle between the Chief Minister and the Lieutenant Governor in Delhi.

In yet another grim instance of rising atrocities under the BJP-JD(U) regime, tribal tenant farmers in Pinda village, Katihar district, were brutally attacked by BJP-supported goons. The incident occurred on November 30 when Mahendra Oraon and Raghunath Oraon were cultivating land. Armed assailants led by Govind Singh unleashed violence, resulting in the death of Vaidhyanath Oraon, who was shot in the stomach. Another farmer, Jabna Oraon, sustained gunshot injuries in the thigh and arm and is currently undergoing treatment in Bhagalpur.

Revolutionary Youth Association (RYA) organised nationwide protests on December 1 demanding a judicial inquiry into the Sambhal massacre, action against culpable police officers, and an investigation into Adani's corruption. Demonstrations were held across various states under the call for justice and accountability.