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Left parties, VCK criticise Centre's new Labour codes, call for mass protests on Dec 8

Chennai, Nov 23: Four major Left and progressive parties, the CPM, CPI, VCK and CPI(ML) Liberation, have strongly condemned the Union government's new labour codes, describing them as a sweeping assault on workers' rights and a serious blow to India's labour movement.

Bihar polls: Grand Alliance releases 'Tejashwi's Pledge' manifesto (Lead)

Patna, Oct 28: The Grand Alliance on Tuesday released its common manifesto for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, titled “Tejashwi’s Pledge”, at a press conference held at the Maurya Hotel in Patna.

Bihar: Oppn reflects reconciliation where political interests outweigh rivalries

New Delhi, Oct 23: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav's endorsement as the Mahagathbandhan's Chief Ministerial face by his allies is more a result of poll equation and political compulsion than anything else.

Assam State BJP slams Congress, Left for misusing Zubeen Garg's name for politics

Guwahati, October 23: The Assam State BJP, representing its 65 lakh dedicated karyakartas along with countless admirers of the legendary artist Zubeen Garg across Assam, collectively initiated a Nyay Yatra from Nalbari district on October 22, seeking justice through the court of law over the untimely and unexpected demise of Zubeen Garg.

'Alliance of families': BJP blasts Mahagathbandhan over Bihar seat-sharing deadlock

Patna, Oct 19: The BJP on Sunday hit out at the Mahagathbandhan in Bihar for its "inability" to finalise seat-sharing arrangements, questioning how parties "who cannot agree among themselves" can ever think of developing the state.

For the Left, Bihar polls another challenge for staying relevant

New Delhi, Sep 26: Once a potent force in Bihar, mobilising landless labourers, small farmers, and marginalised communities, the Left parties have seen their influence erode dramatically over the past few decades.

No complaints by political party, almost two weeks after draft rolls: EC

New Delhi, Aug 13: The Election Commission (EC), in its routine bulletin on the contentious Special Intensive Revision (SIR) drive in Bihar, said on Wednesday that none of the political parties have filed any objection or complaints so far, regarding inclusion or exclusion of electors from the voters list.

Over 19,000 forms submitted by new electors, no complaint by any party: ECI

New Delhi, Aug 6: Almost a week has gone by after the publication of electoral draft rolls in Bihar, but none of the political parties have filed any objection or complaint till August 6 morning, the Election Commission of India (ECI) said on Wednesday.

Ruckus continues on last day of Bihar Assembly Monsoon Session; CM mocks Oppn black attire protest

Patna, July 25: The last day of the Bihar Assembly’s monsoon session was again marred by chaos as opposition MLAs from the RJD, Congress, and Left parties stormed into the well of the House, shouting slogans and trying to topple tables during Question Hour on Friday.

Public transport disrupted across the country amid Bharat Bandh protests

Bhubaneswar, July 9: Public transportation was disrupted in various parts of the country on Wednesday following the 'Bharat Bandh' protests, called by ten central trade unions, intensified.

Only Left parties can fight 'Hindutva' forces: Prakash Karat

Chennai, April 2: CPI(M) senior leader and party Politburo coordinator Prakash Karat asserted that only the Left has the ideological strength and commitment to effectively counter the rise of Hindutva forces in India.

Left MLAs protest with handcuffs in Bihar Assembly

Patna, Feb 28: The Budget Session of the Bihar Assembly commenced on Friday with high political drama, as leaders of Left parties arrived with handcuffs tied to their hands, staging a symbolic protest against the Centre's foreign policies.