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‘Try harder!’: Poland’s women demand Tusk act over abortion promises

Prime minister pledged to liberalise country’s strict laws within 100 days of taking office – but time is ticking away

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West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee begins dharna against Centre’s denial of funds under MGNREGS

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee protests against the Union government's denial of funds under key Central schemes.

The Hindu

Lok Sabha polls | As TMC decides to go solo, INDIA bloc partners eye minority votes

Kolkata's Trinamool Congress goes alone in Lok Sabha poll, setting the stage for a triangular contest amid clamor for minority votes.

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Interview | It appears that there can’t be a situation where the TMC and the Left can come together: Sitaram Yechury

CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury rules out any alliance with the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal, indicates that there will no alliance between the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab and claims that even in the face of Hindutva consolidation the Opposition continues to hold on…

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‘Anti-European’ populists on track for big gains in EU elections, says report

France, Poland and Austria among nine countries where radical rightwing parties predicted to finish first

The Guardian - UK

Ayodhya Ram temple consecration | Centre’s half-day holiday is ‘unconstitutional’, says Left; rest of Opposition remains silent

The Union government’s order to close all its offices for half a day on January 22 to “enable employees to participate in the celebrations for Ram Lalla Pran Pratishtha at Ayodhya” is an unconstitutional step, the Left parties said.

The Hindu

Can Europe’s new ‘conservative left’ persuade voters to abandon the far right?

Sahra Wagenknecht’s new party aims to transform German politics – but like its peers across western Europe, it may struggle, says Cas Mudde of the University of Georgia

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MT’s remarks enlightenment for Left, says Binoy Viswam

Mr. Viswam said that Communist movements held MT as a great writer. MT’s words were received with respect, and not with animosity, he said.

The Hindu

Left parties stake claim to a dozen LS seats in Bihar as part of ruling Mahagathbandhan coalition

Left parties stake claim on Lok Sabha seats in Bihar, complicating seat distribution among Mahagathbandhan partners for upcoming elections.

The Hindu

PM Modi seeks to carve a path to victory in Kerala by harnessing votes of women

Prime Minister Narendra Modi sought to carve a path to victory for the BJP in Kerala by attempting to harness women votes by addressing a mammoth rally

The Hindu

LDF, UDF governments considered 'nari shakti' as weak: PM Modi at BJP's Mahila Conference in Kerala

Attacking the Left parties and Congress in Kerala, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday alleged that governments led by LDF and UDF in the state considered "nari shakti" as weak and he had fulfilled his promise to give women their rights with 'Nari Shakti Adhiniyam, Read Further on Dynamite News

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Cancellation of the INDIA bloc’s Bhopal rally sent the wrong message: D. Raja

Communist Party of India general secretary D. Raja discusses INDIA bloc's internal dynamics and and Left parties' role in alliance: Interview with The Hindu.

The Hindu

Why is the US far right finding its savior in Spanish dictator Francisco Franco?

The military general led a nationalist revolt against Spain’s democratic republic from 1936-1939, executing 150,000 of his opponents

The Guardian - US

With Annastacia Palaszczuk gone, can Labor achieve the unachievable in Queensland?

Democracies are, by nature, systems of stability and change.

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Congress and the Left must introspect: Forward Bloc

All India Forward Bloc general secretary G. Devarajan has urged the Congress to self-introspect on its policies and electoral strategy in the wake of the poll drubbing it suffered in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh.

The Hindu

No activity in INDIA bloc, even as sub-groups coalesce

INDIA bloc's inactivity due to Congress' focus on 5 State elections. Akhilesh Yadav and MK Stalin's joint event in Chennai signals bloc need not follow hub-spoke model with Congress as pivot. Seat negotiations between SP and Congress in UP unlikely to be easy. DMK sees event as politically significant, AAP…

The Hindu

AIFB leader Ashok Ghosh remembered on 100th birth anniversary

Left leaders commemorate 100th birth anniversary of Ashok Ghosh in Kolkata. Leaders from AIFB, CPI(M), SUCI, PDS pay homage to veteran leader

The Hindu

Trinamool, BJP leaders reach out to supporters of other parties

This is not the first time that the BJP leader has called supporters of other political parties to rally with the BJP in West Bengal.

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Europe's radical right has made challenging Brussels a winning formula – so why hasn't the radical left made the same gains?

With roughly six months to go, the radical right looks set to make significant gains in the 2024 European elections. The biggest share of votes is still likely to go to parties of the centre-right, but many of these have lately veered rightward, too.

The Hindu

16 student outfits form joint platform to protest against NEP

Students form 'United Students of India' to oppose NEP. Platform of Congress, AAP, SP, Left, DMK & RJD with 5 crore members. Slogan: 'Save Education, Reject NEP; Save India, Reject BJP'.

The Hindu

IUML asserts its commitment to Congress-led UDF amid Left overtures in Kerala

Indian Union Muslim League’s Thangal reaffirms party's commitment to UDF; rejects speculation of joining LDF. IUML leader reiterates party's allegiance to UDF, rejects speculation of joining LDF. Thangal stresses IUML's role in strengthening UDF, denies any shift in alliance.

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OPINION - Jordan Peterson: They worship at altar of the Left because they don't know what Stalin was like

Jordan Peterson is the leading voice in the fight against cancel culture. He tells Evgeny Lebedev of the many challenges ahead

The Hindu

In Kerala, playing politics over Gaza

The conflict in West Asia has triggered a game of political opportunism

The Hindu

CPI(M) using Palestine issue for political gains in Kerala, says Leader of Opposition V.D Satheesan

Opp. Leader Satheesan accuses CPI(M) of using Palestine issue for political gains, while Congress leader Chennithala calls Left party "opportunistic" and "sinking ship". Satheesan alleges CPI(M) trying to poach Congress/IUML members, Chennithala advises Balan to drop hopes of luring them away.

The Hindu

Left parties to go it alone, CPI (M) releases list of constituencies where it will field its nominees

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