Arunima Markose

[Vijay Prashad @vijayprashad]

Michael Parenti (1933-2026) died today. He has, as his son Christian said, 'gone to the Great Lecture Hall in the Sky'. A socialist from early into his life till the very end, Michael Parenti wrote in a feisty way and spoke bluntly the truths that were not always easy to digest in a wretched capitalist system. He was a fierce critic of imperialist wars and suffered the consequences of this because he could keep and then hold academic jobs even in liberal states such as Vermont.

The toughest test for all of us came when the USSR collapsed, and it was in this period that Michael Parenti played an important role in the Battle of Ideas, fighting the reactionary Western media and the intellectual cowardice of his peers. His books on Yugoslavia's destruction earned him terrible attacks, which he brushed off as the necessary price you pay in this struggle. In the midst of it all, Michael wrote 'Blackshirts and Reds: Rational Fascism and the Overthrow of Communism' (1997), a rebuttal to the anti-Marxist and anti-Communist blather that had begun to infect the world. The book remains an essential tool to fight against the ridiculous anti-communist historiography that demeans the great achievements of the workers' movements.

He spent the last period of his life within himself, which was a loss to the rest of us, and now his departure leaves us without that anchor which he provided.

Michael Parenti. Comrade. Our Red Flag dips in your honour.

[Pinarayi Vijayan @pinarayivijayan]

In the face of relentless hate campaigns targeting Kerala, the indomitable spirit of Malayalis shines through, upholding together Kerala's resilience and compassion.

Abdul Rahim's story, a Keralite facing execution in Saudi Arabia, symbolizes this resistance. With 34 crore rupees raised for his release, Kerala's commitment to its people and values is crystal clear, shattering divisive lies.

Gratitude to all those who joined hands for this humanitarian cause. United, we'll continue sharing the Real Kerala Story of compassion and truth.

[Stanly Johny @johnstanly]

Napolitano: How many deaths are too many deaths?

Mearsheimer: The normal answer to that would be One death.

[CPI(M) Puducherry ☭ @pycpim]

Bramanism and caste-system establish the principle of servant and master. If God is the root cause of our downfall, then destroy God. If Manu Dharma, Gita or any other Puranas are doing this work, then burn them to ashes. - Thanthai Periyar 🔥

[Pinarayi Vijayan @pinarayivijayan]

സമൃദ്ധിയുടേയും സാഹോദര്യത്തിന്റേയും സമത്വത്തിന്റേയും ആഘോഷമാണ് ഓണം. ജാതിമത വേർതിരിവുകൾക്ക് അതീതമായി മാനവിക ഐക്യം ഊട്ടിയുറപ്പിക്കാൻ ഓണം നമുക്ക് പ്രചോദനമാകണം. ഭേദചിന്തകൾ കൊണ്ടു കലുഷമാകാത്ത മനസ്സുകളുടെ ഒത്തു ചേരലാകട്ടെ ആഘോഷങ്ങൾ. ഏവർക്കും സ്‌നേഹം നിറഞ്ഞ ഓണാശംസകൾ.

#HappyOnam

[CK Vineeth @ckvineeth]

I watched on as a bystander for many days, thinking this will end. But this image has killed me inside. These are India’s daughters, who stood on podiums and waved our flag proudly, now being dragged on the floor with the same flag. #WrestlersProtest

[Pinarayi Vijayan @pinarayivijayan]

In this second continuous term of the LDF govt, we have handed over 50,650 homes through #LIFEMission at a total cost of ₹3,828.61 crores. Thus, in these six years, we have completed 3,13,725 homes spending ₹9,521 crores in order to eradicate homelessness in Kerala.

[The International Magazine @TheIntlMagz]

Big Breaking!

With a vote of 185 to 2, the United Nations General Assembly demands an end to the cruel U.S. blockade on Cuba for the 30th time in a row.

IN FAVOR: 185
AGAINST: 2 (ISRAEL, UNITED STATES)
ABSTENTION: 2 (BRAZIL, UKRAINE)

Down with the US blockade on Cuba now!

[Kerala Tourism @KeralaTourism]

On Kerala Piravi (Kerala Formation Day), let’s rejoice in all the things that make this land truly timeless - its natural beauty, the harmony amongst its people, its vibrant culture and the spirit of tolerance and inclusiveness.

#KeralaPiravi #KeralaTourism

[Sitaram Yechury @SitaramYechury]

✊🏾Salute to the people of Brazil 🇧🇷 for this remarkable victory that will galvanise peoples’ struggles against fascistic political right wing forces & for strengthening workers rights, democracy and upholding human values.
Wishing @LulaOficial the very best!

[Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India @mopr_goi]

Young Fellows (#YFs) from 27 States and 561 Gram Panchayats are also attending two-days National Training Workshop on #PeoplesPlanCampaign2022 during 19 – 20 October 2022 at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi.

#Training #CapacityBuilding
#PPC2022 #SabkiYojanaSabkaVikas

[Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India @mopr_goi]

2nd Day Group Exercise started on revamped procedures for preparation of thematic District/ Block/ Gram Panchayat Development Plan #GPDP.

Hands-on practice on https://t.co/1DWolXmMgL with practice session for preparation of demo plan by representatives of States/ UTs and PRIs.

[Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India @mopr_goi]

Officials of States/ UTs, Elected Representatives of PRIs and Young Fellows were given orientation on the importance of the activities to be factored into Panchayat Development Plan related to water conservation & rejuvenation.

#SabkiYojanaSabkaVikas
#PeoplesPlanCampaign2022

[Arunima Markose @ArunimaMarkose]

2nd One-day training program on 'Localisation of SDGs and Preparation of GPDP 2023-24' for the village functionaries of the Lizu New of Zunheboto cluster, Nagaland.
#leftnoonebehind #Agenda2030 #SDGs #LSDGs
@mopr_goi @NIRDPR_India @MyGovNagaland @NagalandSdgcc @dipr_nagaland

[Arunima Markose @ArunimaMarkose]

2nd One-Day Training Program on Localisation of SDGs and GPDP 2023-24 @LizuNewVillage
#leftnoonebehind #Agenda2030 #SDGs #LSDGs
@mopr_goi @NIRDPR_India @MyGovNagaland @UNDPtech @NagalandSdgcc @dipr_nagaland

[CPI(M) Keralam @CPIMKerala]

Rest in power comrade.

[Arunima Markose @ArunimaMarkose]

One-day training program on 'Localisation of SDGs and Preparation of GPDP 2023-24' for the village functionaries of the Lizu Naghuto of Zunheboto cluster, Nagaland.
#leftnoonebehind #Agenda2030 #SDGs #LSDGs
@mopr_goi @NIRDPR_India @MyGovNagaland @NagalandSdgcc @dipr_nagaland

[Arunima Markose @ArunimaMarkose]

One Day Training Program on Localisation of SDGs and GPDP 2023-24
#leftnoonebehind #Agenda2030 #SDGs #LSDGs
@mopr_goi @NIRDPR_India @MyGovNagaland @NSRLM2 @UNDPtech @NagalandSdgcc @dipr_nagaland