The rulers and not the people are to blame for the prevailing situation in Manipur. Neither Kukis nor Meiteis are responsible for the mayhem and violence. On the contrary, they are the victims. The sectarian violence in Manipur is a crime committed by those in power, with the assistance of the security forces, courts and other arms of the state machinery. It is a form of state terrorism.
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Vicious attack on protesting wrestlers and their supporters
Report by a correspondent of Mazdoor Ekta Committee
“The democracy, that our rulers boast about, whose symbol — the new parliament building — is being inaugurated at this moment, is a democracy for the big capitalists. Those sitting in parliament are blatantly serving the interests of the big capitalists, while brutally crushing the voice of our women and all our people for justice …” said an activist of Purogami Mahila Sangathan, at a mass protest action by several organisations on May 28, in support the wrestlers’ struggle.
Immigration policy of US imperialism:
Criminal attacks on migrants at US – Mexico border
The Biden government is putting into place even stricter laws to attack potential immigrants at the border.
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Mazdoor Ekta Committee organizes mass protests in support of the wrestlers’ struggle
Report by correspondent of Mazdoor Ekta Committee
From May 16-21, Mazdoor Ekta Committee (MEC) organized a series of mass actions in various industrial areas, workers’ residential areas as well as at Metro stations in Delhi.
Candle Light march at India Gate
Report by correspondent of Mazdoor Ekta Committee
Thousands of people took part in a candle light march from Jantar Mantar to India Gate on the evening of May 23, to demand justice for the protesting wrestlers.
Protest action by Indian Workers Association (Great Britain) in support of Indian Women Wrestlers’ just demands!
Report by IWA(GB) correspondent in London
Activists of the Indian Workers Association (Great Britain) gathered in front of the Indian Embassy in London on Saturday 20th May to express their solidarity with the women wrestlers protesting at Jantar Mantar in Delhi.
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Women’s organisations in Delhi demand justice for the protesting wrestlers
Report by correspondent of Mazdoor Ekta Committee
On March 19, a joint march by women’s organisations was held from Parliament Street to Jantar Mantar, in support of the protesting wrestlers.
MEMORANDUM
Women Across India Stand in Solidarity with the Struggling Wrestlers
End impunity of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, MP & Ex-President, Wrestling Federation of India accused under multiple charges of sexual abuse, including POCSO.
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Gig Workers:
Heightened capitalist exploitation
The strike in April this year, by delivery workers of Blinkit, over cutback in payment for deliveries, has once again raised the issue of the conditions of gig workers and the problems they face.
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No legal rights for gig workers
Gig workers are excluded from vital benefits and protections offered by the Codes such as minimum wages, occupational safety and health benefits, and overtime pay.
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