[Marxistindia] Victory of AKEL candidate in Cyprus

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The General Secretary of the CC of AKEL, Comrade Demetris Christofias has won yesterday's Presidential Elections in Cyprus. He polled 53.36% of the vote as against his opponent Ioannis Kasoulides who polled 46.64. Comrade Demetris Christofias, besides AKEL received support from the Democratic Party (DIKO), the Social-Democrats EDEK, the Greens (Oikologoi), the United Democrats, the party of the Reconstriction of the Centre (Epalxi) and other groups. The other candidate, Ioannis Kasoulides was supported by the right-wing Democratic Rally (DISI).

The Central Committee of the CPI(M) has sent the following congratulatory message to the AKEL:

February 25, 2008

The Central Committee

AKEL

Cyprus

Dear Comrades,

The Central Committee of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) is pleased to hear the news of the election of Comrade Demetris Christofias as the new President of the Republic of Cyprus. The Central Committee of the CPI(M) congratulates Comrade Demetris Christofias and the AKEL for this historic victory.

This comprehensive victory over the candidate supported by the right wing forces is undoubtedly a defining movement in the history of modern Cyprus.

The AKEL now has been entrusted with the onerous task of defining and deciding Cyprus's future; to search for a just and long term solution of the Cyprus problem that would be acceptable to Cypriot people.

The Central Committee of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) has the honour of sharing this moment of glory with the AKEL and the people of Cyprus. It conveys its warm greetings to the Cypriot people on this occasion.

Central Committee

Communist Party of India (Marxist)
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[Marxistindia] On Pakistan Elections

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February 20, 2008

Press Statement

The Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) has issued the following statement:

On Pakistan Elections

The Polit Bureau of the CPI(M) congratulates the people of Pakistan for their verdict in the elections to the National Assembly. The verdict is a rejection of authoritarian military rule and the reaffirmation of their faith in parliamentary democracy. Equally significant is the verdict against religion-based parties and sectarian politics.

The formation of a coalition government based on the popular mandate will augur well for the transition to a full-fledged democratic system. The elections should have a beneficial impact in the region as a whole. It provides an appropriate setting for the continuance of the Indo-Pakistan dialogue and steps to improve ties between the two countries.

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[Marxistindia] Elegibility Criteria for SC/ST Students for post-matric scholarships

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02 February 2008

Press Statement

The Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) has issued the following statement:

The reported decision of the government to impose conditions of 60 per cent marks as the criteria for eligibility for Scheduled Caste and Tribe students to get post-matric scholarships to professional institutions is against the norms of social justice. The Finance Ministry and the Planning Commission who are instrumental in pushing for this decision are trying to impose their flawed understanding to cut subsidies, in this instance at the cost of dalit and tribal students. The percentage of students of oppressed sections in professional institutions is already dismally low and such a decision will lead to further marginalisation. The CPI(M) calls on the government to withdraw the decision. At the same time, it urges the government to bring forward appropriate central legislation to bring private institutions under social control in some key areas as fees and admissions.

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