CPI to stage a protest today to highlight issues faced by SC and ST students in Puducherry
CPI secretary in a communication said the protest was against the government's move to dilute the scheme of providing full tuition fee for students of SC and ST communities. The protest was also to highlight the fee issue faced by the SC and ST students in private schools, he said.
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News18
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Left parties pay rich tributes to Achuthanandan
Agency: PTI New Delhi, Jul 21 (PTI) Left leaders paid rich tributes to former Kerala chief minister V S Achuthanandan on Monday, with CPI(M) general secretary M A Baby saying the veteran leader's demise marks the 'end of an era". Achuthanandan died on Monday at the age of 101. In a post on X, Baby said Achuthanandan's life was a saga of struggle for justice and equality. 'Comrade V S Achuthanandan's passing marks the end of an era," Baby said. He pointed out that the former Kerala chief minister was born into poverty and orphaned at 11. 'He had to quit school. Working at a coir factory, he was initiated into the trade union movement and joined the Communist Party at a young age," Baby said. 'Synonymous with the Punnapra-Vayalar uprising, he was brutally tortured by the police. He was the last surviving member of the 32 who walked out of CPI National Council in 1964 and founded the CPI(M). His 101 years were a saga of struggle for justice and equality," the CPI(M) general secretary added. Paying homage to the veteran leader, CPI general secretary D Raja said Achuthanandan's 'principled life, simplicity, and dedication to the people will remain an inspiration to the coming generations". 'Comrade Achuthanandan's political journey, spanning more than eight decades, stands as a testament to unwavering commitment to the ideals of socialism, secularism, and people's rights," Raja said. He said Achuthanandan was widely respected across party lines and by the people of Kerala. 'The CPI extends its deep condolences to his family, friends, admirers and to the CPI(M)," he added. CPI(ML) Liberation general secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya also paid tributes to the former Kerala chief minister. 'Just got the news of the passing of Comrade V S Achuthanandan, former P B member of CPI(M) and CM of Kerala, and one of the tallest leaders of the communist movement. Our deepest respect to the legendary leader and condolences to his family and comrades," Bhattacharya said in a post on X. The CPI(M), in a statement, called Achuthanandan an outstanding leader and a veteran of the country's Communist movement. 'The Politburo of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) dips its red banner in salute to V S Achuthanandan. It conveys its heartfelt condolences to his wife, son and daughter," the statement said. Achuthanandan, one of India's most-respected Left leaders and a key figure in Kerala's political history, died in a private hospital in Thiruvananthapuram while undergoing treatment following a cardiac arrest. PTI AO RC view comments First Published: July 21, 2025, 23:00 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
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Govt buses operating from Panjapur revised ticket fare: CPI
Trichy: Communist Party of India (CPI) has alleged that Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation's mofussil and city buses operating from the Panjapur terminus have revised fares by Rs 5-10 per ticket without prior notice. "Economic air-conditioned buses operated from Trichy to Pudukkottai are collecting 70 instead of 60 per ticket. Similarly, the bypass rider buses have increased the ticket fare by 5. Both normal and express services have raised the fares," S Siva, CPI's Trichy urban district secretary, said. There is lack of clarity whether the distance commuted by TNSTC buses have increased or decreased after shifting to the Panjapur terminus on Trichy-Madurai NH. Municipal administration minister Nehru, while inaugurating the bus services from Panjapur on July 16, said a team headed by RTO would discuss the bus ticket fare revision, and until then same fares would be collected.
