CPI-M state conference kicks off in Kollam

KOCHI: The 24th state conference of ruling Communist Party of India - Marxist (CPI-M) began in Kerala’s Kollamon Thursday, with Politburo member Prakash Karat calling for a global fight against neo-fascism in his inaugural address to the delegates’ conference at C Kesavan Memorial Hall.

- AM Abdussalam

According to Karat, the real threat today is “new fascism” propagated by far-right governments worldwide, including the Narendra Modi-led Union government. “This new fascism is rooted in prejudice and discrimination against minorities and immigrants — an ideology the Left in Kerala has consistently opposed. What we are witnessing globally is a new form of fascism, distinct from classical fascism.

Far-right governments worldwide are targeting minorities and immigrants, and the Modi government is no different - it promotes a corporate-backed Hindutva agenda while attacking democratic rights. We have been resisting this and will continue to do so. Congress has no right to lecture us on how to fight fascism,” the former CPI-M general secretary said.