One Nation, One Election

Dear Editor, The critique of the One Nation, One Election (ONOE) proposal presents a strong argument against its implementation, particularly from the perspective of democratic representation and economic power concentration. The main concerns that are outlined highlight the risk of further entrenching the big bourgeoisie’s influence in elections, suppressing the

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Bhopal gas tragedy

Dear Editor, Your article on the Bhopal gas tragedy of 9 December brings back horrific memories. I was young then, and did not understand who was responsible for this ‘gross neglect’. Indeed this was the worst industrial disaster and a heinous crime against the thousands of workers of our country.

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Two faced political parties of the ruling class

I am sure every politically conscious person would completely agree with the thoughts expressed in the article. In particular I would like to draw attention to the following para of the article:

“The existing system and political process are designed to defend and maintain the rule of the bourgeoisie, headed by the monopoly capitalists. Rival parties of the bourgeoisie take turns to wield the executive power. When they are in opposition they pretend to be opposed to the monopoly capitalists but when they get the chance to wield executive power they implement the same program of enriching the monopoly capitalists.”

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Guaranteeing Minimum Support Prices

Dear Editor, I am writing in response to the article titled ‘Guaranteeing Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for all agricultural products is both necessary and possible’ published on 7th Mar 2024 on web edition of MEL. The article is very informative, easy to comprehend, a myth buster and an eye opener.

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Capitalist greed over their lives.

Dear Editor, Your article, on ammonia gas leak at the CIL factory on January 11, 2024, reported the anger and concern of the people affected by ammonia gas leak. The demonstration held by affected people is a just response, as it impacts on their health. It reminds us of the

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Red salute to our Party

Dear Editor, Red salute to our Party for struggling relentlessly against the exploitative capitalist system for the last 43 years and growing stronger in its conviction that this system can be and will be uprooted by the toiling masses one day! The speech published on the occasion of the 43rd anniversary

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