On Sunday, the National General Secretary of the Communist Party of India (CPI), D Raja, said the Communist Party of India’s 100-year journey was a “glorious path of struggles and sacrifices” rooted in the freedom movement and the cause of the people.
Speaking at the concluding ceremony of the CPI’s centenary celebrations held in Khammam town, Telangana, Raja recalled that the CPI was formed on December 26, 1925, at a time when India was under colonial rule.
He said the party, from its inception, declared complete independence as its goal and remained in the forefront of the country’s freedom struggle.
Calling it a historic moment, he noted that the centenary programme drew participation from delegates and comrades from several countries. He mentioned the presence of a representative from Nepal and foreign delegates from countries including China, Vietnam, Korea and others, reflecting the party’s international solidarity.
Raja asserted that both the CPI and the Congress played key roles in the freedom struggle, and questioned the role of the RSS during the independence movement. “Those who did not participate in the freedom struggle have no moral right to claim credit today,” he said.
Highlighting CPI’s ideological position, he said the party stood not only as communists but also as internationalists, extending solidarity to people fighting for rights and freedom across the world. Referring to the situation in Palestine, Raja expressed concern over civilian suffering and reiterated support for an independent Palestine and a two-state solution in line with UN resolutions.
He also criticised the policies of the Centre, alleging that India’s global standing had weakened in recent years. Raja accused the Modi government of succumbing to pressure from the United States and corporate interests, and called for resisting what he described as imperialist forces.
He said the communists had played an important role in building post-Independence India, especially in strengthening public sector undertakings and planned development, and urged continued struggle to protect national interests.
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