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Prakash Karat Calls for United Struggle to Safeguard Secular Democracy

Karat delivered a powerful address during the inauguration of the first phase of the Jyoti Basu Centre for Social Studies and Research in New Town, Kolkata, on Friday.

Prakash Karat Calls for United Struggle to Safeguard Secular Democracy

CPI(M) Coordinator Prakash Karat in Kolkata on Friday. Image: Facebook/CPIM WB

On Friday, January 17, CPI(M) leader and Coordinator Prakash Karat underscored the need for a robust political and ideological struggle against forces seeking to "subvert the secular democratic fabric of India."

Karat delivered a powerful address during the inauguration of the first phase of the Jyoti Basu Centre for Social Studies and Research in New Town, Kolkata, on Friday.

The event, held to commemorate the death anniversary of the legendary Communist leader Jyoti Basu, highlighted the enduring relevance of Basu's legacy in defending India's secular democratic framework.

The center's library and exhibition room were also formally opened during the event. Prominent CPI(M) Polit Bureau members, including Brinda Karat, Subhashini Ali, Md Salim, and Manik Sarkar along with other leaders graced the ceremony.

Speaking at the inauguration, Karat accused the right-wing forces of attempting to establish Hindutva as the official state ideology.

"The fight against such forces transcends the electoral arena; it is a political and ideological battle against irrationality and divisive ideologies," he asserted.

Reflecting on the demolition of the disputed structure in Ayodhya on December 6, 1992, Karat recalled former West Bengal Chief Minister Jyoti Basu’s condemnation of the perpetrators as "barbarians."

He remarked, "Today, those very forces have captured state power and are advancing their agenda of making Hindutva the state's dominant ideology."

Highlighting Jyoti Basu's enduring legacy, Karat said, "If he were here today, he would undoubtedly be leading the charge against these dark forces in defence of secularism and democracy." 

Karat lauded Basu’s leadership in advancing the communist movement in India and his exemplary work in the legislatures and state governments to champion the cause of the working class while building the Left and democratic movement.

Karat also acknowledged the contributions of former West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharya and CPI(M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury in establishing the Jyoti Basu Centre.

The event featured an address by Rabindrasangeet maestro Rezwana Choudhury Bannya as a special guest, alongside speeches by Left Front chairman Biman Basu and CPI(M) state secretary Md Salim.

"Comrade Jyoti Basu symbolized the progress of the Left and communist movements in India," Karat concluded, emphasizing the need to draw inspiration from Basu’s life and work in the ongoing struggle for a just and democratic society.

After the inauguration ceremony, the CPI(M) Central Committee meeting began. Representatives from various states are attending the three-day meeting, which will conclude on January 19.

The gathering aims to deliberate on significant political and organizational matters, focusing on devising strategies to tackle current challenges and strengthen efforts to uphold secular democracy and protect the rights of the working class.
 

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