Uttar Pradesh

The following article is written by Joy Bose (a close supporter of the New Socialist Alternative – CWI India) on the ongoing assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh (UP), focussing mainly on the Mayawati’s BSP government record in office.

None of the illusions over Mayawati’s 2007 election victory euphoria remain, even among her core support base. With the sort of majority she commanded, she could have easily challenged the political hegemony of the upper classes/ castes in Indian society. Instead she has only re-enforced all the old stereotypes by building a cult around herself besides indulging in massive loot of the public money. read more

The following article is written by Aquil Mohammad student activist based in Delhi, Jawaharlal Nehru University -JNU and also a supporter of New Socialist Alternative (CWI-India). The article is based on Corporate India’s latest fad – F1 formula one racing that took place recently in Noida (Uttar Pradesh), close to the Indian Capital – Delhi. read more