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The results of one of the most important parliamentary elections in the history of India show a resounding setback for the ruling BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party) regime. Given the numbers, the NDA (National Democratic Alliance) coalition, led by Modi, was always likely to form the new government but that does not diminish the message of the mandate. In the run up to elections it was publicised that BJP would win more than 400 out of 544 seats. Exit polls too predicted big win. Notwithstanding such hype the BJP lost sixty-three seats, wining only 240 seats, thirty-two short of a majority. The NDA coalition, led by the BJP, still secured a majority but fell short of three hundred seats. For the opposition coalition, INDIA (The Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance), the gains were significant. Far surpassing expectations, it won 233 seats. The myth of invincibility of Modi is broken. Beyond immediate factors, such a major mandate deserves broader analysis. read more

Ladakh, the eastern part of erstwhile Jammu and Kashmir state has since last month witnessed massive protests involving hundreds of thousands of people across the region. They are protesting against the brute regime of the Union Government over the territory. Earlier in 2019, BJP in a high-handed move, abrogated Article 370 and converted Ladakh into the Union Territory, depriving it of statehood without any consultation with the people or its elected representatives. Such moves by BJP government with complete disregard for federalism have become the norm than an exception. read more

As Israel continues to recklessly attack Gaza strip, thousands of Palestinian citizens have already lost their lives. New Socialist Alternative with other concerned organizations held protest on Friday (27th Oct) in Pune. This was the second protest that we organized. First one was held on 13th Oct.

The key intension of protest was to denounce Israeli attacks and express support to Palestinian resistance. But it was also intended to condemn the propaganda by right wing in India of spreading hatred against Muslim community. “While we condemn the attacks by Hamas, that can not be used as a pretext to further wage hostilities against Palestinians. Israel has always acted with impunity backed by imperialist powers like US. The bloody struggle that has spanned over more than 8 decades, demonstrates how capitalism has brought the perpetual misery to millions failing the humanity.” said comrade B. Youvraj at the protest. We demanded immediate end of attacks and also the siege of Gaza. Earlier this year people of Israel had put up strong resistance and pushed back Netanyahu government in its bid to further centralize power. Current phase of the crisis may see the right wing tendencies getting stronger for the time being. The working class of the Israel may in future again resume its struggle against such policies of government. Other comrades condemned the propaganda launched by BJP to further spread hate against Muslims. Many slogans and songs of solidarity and peace were sung. Young activists of organization sung Inquilab song and people on the street joined them giving chorus to this revolutionary song. read more