CPI(M) flays UPA coalition for country`s financial situation

Last Updated: Saturday, August 17, 2013, 15:30

The CPI(M) on Saturday castigated the UPA coalition for the "precarious" financial situation and sought immediate changes in economic policy.

Trinamool`s politics of terror dangerous for democracy: Yechury

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 7, 2013, 16:32

CPI(M) leader Sitaram Yechury on Wednesday said "politics of terror" undermines democratic structures.

FDI in multi-brand retail issue may face rough weather in RS

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 6, 2013, 17:03

The issue of FDI in multi-brand retail trade may face rough weather in Rajya Sabha, when a statutory motion on the matter is taken up for vote in the ongoing session.

Only time will tell if Third Front would emerge: Yechury

Last Updated: Saturday, August 3, 2013, 19:19

CPM politburo member Sitaram Yechury maintained that only time would decide whether a "third alternative" would emerge.

CPM wants Centre to come clear on demand for new states

Last Updated: Saturday, August 3, 2013, 18:32

CPM politburo member Sitaram Yechury asserted that it was the responsibility of the Centre to handle demands for new states.

CPM wants food security to cover 90% of Indians

Last Updated: Saturday, August 3, 2013, 18:22

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) said it would seek amendments to the Food Security Bill to bring 90 percent of the population under its ambit.

CPI(M) slams Planning Commission estimates on poverty

Last Updated: Thursday, July 25, 2013, 15:55

The CPI(M) slammed the Planning Commission estimates on poverty levels in the country.

Modi visa: Yechury, 8 other MPs deny signing letter to US Prez

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 24, 2013, 09:58

The controversy over letters written to US President Barack Obama by 65 Members of Parliament runs deeper.

CPI(M) to move amendments to Food Security Bill: Yechury

Last Updated: Saturday, July 20, 2013, 20:52

CPI(M) today alleged the UPA government`s legislation will create "food insecurity" in the country and said the party will move amendments to the bill when it comes up for discussion and passage in Parliament.

US infringing individual human rights: Yechury

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 2, 2013, 15:17

As reports suggested the Indian Embassy in Washington was one of the 38 diplomatic missions which American intelligence agencies were spying on, CPI-M leader Sitaram Yechury said the US was infringing individual human rights.

Ensure implementation of Rajiv-Jayawardene accord

Last Updated: Friday, June 21, 2013, 17:52

The CPI(M) on Friday asked the government to play a "proactive" diplomatic role in ensuring the implementation of the Rajiv-Jayawardene accord to enable Sri Lankan Tamils lead a life of dignity as equal citizens.