Charu Mazumdar Martyrdom Anniversary Observed
Marking 48 years of CPIML founding General Secretary Comrade Charu Majumdar, a memorial meeting was held at Charu Bhawan, the CPIML headquarters at Delhi. The meeting was presided over by CPIML politburo member comrade Swadesh Bhattacharya.
Comrades paid tribute to Charu Majumdar, and to all martyred and departed comrades of the CPIML and communist movement and publicly read a pledge prepared for the occasion and adopted the pledge to face the challenges of asserting democracy and the rights of people against fascism in India today.
Comrade Dipankar, CPIML GS, spoke about how we are in challenging and very difficult times, times which also have great possibilities for resistance and change. He said that Charu Majumdar and the CPIML is part of the glorious history of people's resistance movements in India. Citing Charu Majumdar's call that "The people's interest is party's interest", he said that this is the key to facing today's challenges without losing faith in people, and without falling prey to despair or self centredness. Taking inspiration from this spirit that embodies the CPIML movement's and Comrade Charu Majumdar's legacy, we can definitely win the battle for democracy in India.
AICCTU General Secretary Rajiv Dimri and All India Kisan Mahasabha Vice President Purushottam Sharma asked comrades to make the proposed Strike and protest programme by worker and peasant organisations on 9 August, a success.
Comrades Ranvijay and Abhilasha (AISA), Niraj (RYA), Shweta (AICCTU), Rajendra Pratholi, Sanjay and Sucheta (CPIML Central Committee members) spoke about various initiatives taken to organise relief for and resistance amongst workers, women, students and youth.
CPIML Politburo member Kavita Krishnan spoke about the manner in which the Modi regime was using the pandemic to witch hunt activists, including activists associated with CPIML and AISA.
Bihar
The 48th martyrdom day of CPIML Founder General Secretary Comrade Charu Mazumdar was observed across Bihar by Party cadres with tributes to their beloved leader and the pledge to fulfill his mission and work tirelessly for a truly democratic India.
Tributes were paid at the State Party office in Patna by senior leader Brij Bihari Pandey, State Secretary Kunal, CC member Saroj Chaube, Pradeep Jha, Prakash Kumar and others, and at the Patna District office by PB member Amar, Dileep Singh, Lallan Singh and others.
Speaking on the occasion, Brij Bihari Pandey said that Charu Mazumdar in his last message had said that the interest of the people is the interest of the Party, and these words are more relevant than ever in today’s difficult conditions. The Modi government is taking advantage of the Corona pandemic and the Lockdown to push its fascist agenda against democracy and the Constitution, and we must fight against this with all our strength and full unity. State Secretary Kunal saluted the frontline Corona warriors and demanded the unconditional and immediate release of intellectuals and activists arrested and jailed under false cases. He said that people from all sections are coming out in struggles to fight for democratic rights and we support these struggles and pledge solidarity with them.
At a time when many opposition parties are stumbling and bowing down to fascism by either surrendering or joining hands with it, CPIML stands tall in the front line of democratic people’s protests which are our revolutionary heritage. We are proud of our Communist heritage and we pledge to strengthen it with all our energy, dedicated efforts and organizational strength.
Uttar Pradesh
The 48th martyrdom day was observed in Uttar Pradesh with pledges to carry forward his work and fulfill his dreams. The oath was taken and the pledge issued by the Central Committee was read across the State.
The memorial meeting at Varanasi was held at the Party office with State Secretary Sudhakar Yadav attending. Comrades present remembered Comrade Charu’s life struggles and pledged to intensify the struggle against Modi-Yogi fascism. The State Secretary said that the Party would organize protests across the State up to 14 August against the Goonda Raj under the Yogi government. It is a matter of shame that during this pandemic when the people are forced to struggle with unemployment, starvation and lack of health care facilities, the Chief Minister is busy spending crores on laying the foundation of the temple at Ayodhya. Comrade Sudhakar said that on 4 August all the Left parties would organize joint protests against the dire conditions prevalent in the State and the yogi government which has turned Uttar Pradesh into Aparadh ka Pradesh (State of Crime). The memorial meeting was attended by City in-charge Kamlesh Yadav, writer VK Singh, State Committee member Mithai Lal, RD Singh, Rajendra, Nihar Ranjan, Narendra Pandey, Vibha Wahi, Kusum Verma and others. Memorial meetings were also held at other places Allahabad, Chandauli, Chakiya, Devariya, Ballia, Ghazipur, Azamgarh, Mau, Jalaun, Gorakhpur, Maharajganj, Bhadohi, Mirzapur, Sonbhadra, Faizabad, Pilibhit, Lakhimpur Kheeri and Mathura. A Party class was organized in Sitapur on this occasion.
The Martyrdom Day was observed in all states.
