Well there goes my plan to join CPI in uni.

Similarly, the “terror incident” in Kashmir that caused the straining of already existing rift between India and Pakistan cannot be taken as a coincidental incident especially when it happened soon after the visit of US VP Vance to India.

Interesting take. I was under the impression that the ‘incident’ was orchestrated by the govt to stir up hindu-muslim sentiments ahead of two major state elections (Bihar and Delhi). Previous elections have had CAA-NRC, 3 Talaq etc.

Just listening and reading the Indian Mainstream media easily confirms the fact that they carry the narratives of anti-China faction of US Neo-Cons.

Sadly true. China is portrayed as a threatening neighbour who wants to gobble up Kashmir and the North East states.

One should ask the question of "who benefits from this “terrorist attack” in order not to fall into the usual trap and repeat the bourgeois narrative.

Definitely the incumbent. There’s already memes portraying Modi and the External affairs minister as ‘sigma’. Every newspaper is applauding them for their ‘strong response’ and supposed bravery; while simultaneously deriding Pakistan for not de-escalating. There’s a tendency among ordinary citizens to label anyone even slightly critical of the army as terrorist and ‘Paki’ (from ‘Pakistani’ ie a citizen of Pakistan).

Most national struggles against the fascist Modi Government, currently the ongoing genocidal war against Naxalite indigenous people and its Maoist Guerillas never mentioned by these chauvinists. Guerilla warfare is being waged in India since 1960s especially in Western Ghats and Aravalli Range, recently civil war started in Manipur.

‘Maoists killed in encounter’, ‘Armed Naxalites surrender’. I read these headlines like these everyday. The tone in these articles is celebratory. It is never explained why they are apparently bad, or what their motive is; it’s as if these things are to be taken for granted. However, I guess I can’t expect newspaper columnists to explain the entire history of the conflict in a two para article. If anyone can provide some reading material, it will be much appreciated.

Most of these minorities are already fighting for their rights and a direct war will make it easier for them to gain their independence.

This point is a bit confusing. I am expecting the opposite to happen. Anytime there’s a conflict, the government’s hammer comes down hard. It give them an excuse to cover up oppression. For ex. a muslim man was arrested today for allegedly posting ‘pro-Pak’ slogans on social media. This is being celebrated and the man already been branded a terrorist by the media.

Contrast this to a few months ago, when a child was arrested for raising pro-Pak slogans during an India Pakistan cricket match. The authorities razed his house with a bulldozer (read about ‘bulldozer justice’ if you want to further deminish your faith in humanity). However, the Supreme Court took a grim view of this. This time, I expect the courts to side with the government, citing ‘national security’.

The delusion and fantasy that India is a “superpower” must be contagious even the “left” believes in and defends.

I could say so much. However, I’ll give just one example. Modi has said in public rallies that India is a ‘Vishwa Guru’, which roughly translates to ‘world’s teacher’. Make of that what you will.

India ranks 126th out of 143 countries, alongside with Pakistan, Ethiopia, Nigeria and Congo in MPI -Poverty index. India ranks 111th out of 125 countries on Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2023, with “serious” hunger severity. Although GDP PPP is a better indication of a country’s economy (GDP divided by the population) which provides a measure of average income. India’s GDP per capita in reality is lower than many other countries, reflecting the large population and income inequality.

These and any other study/research that highlights India’s real condition are all labelled as having anti-India bias by the minister of external afairs. I have come to call it the PR ministry as of late.

Now lets read and compare the statement of Communist Party of Pakistan to that of India CP;

Theirs is better. No doubt about it. Shame on CPI.

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