Five 21st century communist and worker’s party governments you may have never heard of

James McLelland lists examples of ruling governments that defy the belief “communism is dead”
Communist Party of India-Marxist calls for renewed efforts after BJP wins in Uttar Pradesh

Indian Communists call for intensifying struggle against Modi after his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) swept to victory in four of the five state elections that declared results yesterday, including key state Uttar Pradesh
Indian Farmers win repeal of Modi’s black laws

Indian PM Narendra Modi has today announced that the BJP Government will repeal three highly controversial farming laws which prompted unrest throughout the country and with the Indian community throughout the world
The YCL congratulates the Democratic Left Front’s victory in Kerala

We would like to congratulate our Comrades who today are being sworn into the legislative assembly of Kerala, India. The Left Democratic Front has 99 members of the 140 member assembly, led by the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and Comrade Pinarayi Vijayan, who has been re-elected for his second consecutive term, the first time that […]
Over a million people attend a rally by the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and its allies in Kolkata

People gathered in Kolkata on the 28th February during a massive rally organized by the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and its allies. The rally – one of the largest political gatherings of recent years, was held at Kolkata’s Brigade Parade Ground.
Pro-people policies and power of youth yield the Left: an emphatic victory in the Indian state of Kerala

Muhammed Shabeer writes about the recent wins of the CPI (Marxist) in Kerala despite smear attempts by the likes of the fascist BJP Party.
Over 250 million workers dissent against India’s government in national strike

On the Thursday 26th November, India experienced one of the highest strike turnouts in the country’s history. The Mazdoor Kisan strike mobilised workers from all industries in response to the Modi government’s implementation of anti-labour laws.
India’s Communists: steadfast defenders of secular democracy

General Secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), Sitaram Yechury, discusses the historic struggles of the CPI(M) in its centenary year and the contemporary struggle for secularism in the face of Modi’s Hindu nationalist government.
Young communists raise £1.2m in Kerala relief fund drive

Young communists in the Indian state of Kerala have raised around £1.2 million in distress relief funds after two devastating floods and the threat of a spike in the Covid-19 pandemic.
Indian communist youth blaze a trail with COVID-19 initiatives rooted in solidarity

The initiatives of the Kerala unit of the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI), youth of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), have received widespread commendation for their comprehensive and scientific approach towards social solidarity, writes Muhammed Shabeer.