Senior leader Subhashini Ali underline the urgent need to protect the Indian Constitution

Shimla: Subhashini Ali, a prominent leader of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and a former member of parliament, emphasized the pressing need to protect the Indian Constitution while taking part in a campaign against “anti-people” policies. The occasion took place at the 18th state convention of the party in Himachal Pradesh.

By holding its 18th state convention in Shimla on Thursday, the Communist Party of India (Marxist) began a significant campaign against what it called “anti-people” policies.

A protest event bringing attention to important concerns such as growing unemployment, inflation, and unmet promises from the federal and state governments kicked off the convention.

Along with members of the public, prominent CPIM leaders took part in the event, including Subhashini Ali, Tapan Sen, former Shimla mayor Sanjay Chauhan, and former MLA Rakesh Sinha.

During his speech, Subhashini Ali said, “Today, protecting the Constitution is our biggest responsibility.” Ali accused the national government of violating basic rights, especially those of workers, farmers, and women. She also took aim at the Congress-led government in Himachal Pradesh, saying it has not fulfilled its promises to provide women Rs 1,500 a month in financial aid, which was a major contributor to its election triumph.

Citing policies that have made unemployment and inflation worse, Ali voiced worry about the struggles that people in Himachal Pradesh, especially women and young girls, endure. “In the hills, women and young girls are being deprived of their rights, and the anti-people policies of the central government have made life even more difficult for the common man,” she said.

She further said that Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, the chief minister of Himachal Pradesh, had given in to pressure from the federal government. She said that the state administration has disregarded healthcare and education, which has resulted in teacher shortages, school closures, and damaged healthcare facilities. “Promises to women are still unmet, and healthcare and education are being undermined. Ali said, “This is a betrayal of the people, nothing less.”

Calling the protest in Shimla “a gathering of struggling masses,” Ali said the CPIM will step up its efforts to rally Himachal Pradesh’s farmers, women, students, and jobless young. She pledged that the party would spearhead a broader campaign that would ultimately extend over the whole country, reaching every community in the state. “We will oppose laws that deny girls access to school, growing crimes against women, and privatization. She said, “This revolution will not end here.

Ali also criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for allegedly inflaming religious tensions in an effort to retake power in Himachal Pradesh. In order to divert attention from pressing problems like unemployment, inflation, and public welfare, she accused the BJP of sowing discord. “They are creating a communal atmosphere to distract from real issues like inflation, unemployment, and public welfare,” she said.

She also accused the administration of Himachal Pradesh of not obtaining cash from the federal government for disaster assistance. “The state government has not received the funds it needs to recover from recent disasters, and the people are left to suffer,” said Ali.

Ali criticized attempts to incite intercommunal conflicts over houses of religion in his remarks about the current discussions around old temples and mosques. She made reference to the Places of Worship Act (1991), which forbids changing a place of worship’s 1946 status.

She further voiced her worry that cases that break this legislation are being heard by the court as well. “The 1991 law clearly states that no further disputes regarding places of worship can be brought to court, but this is not being adhered to,” Ali said.

The head of the CPI (M) cautioned that bringing up topics like Ajmer Sharif and ancient temples would simply fuel further confrontations and divert attention from more pressing problems like healthcare, education, and unemployment. “Everyone should visit Ajmer Sharif; Hindus go there much more often than Muslims do. When there are so many pressing problems to solve, why are we spending time on these kinds of things?” she questioned.

Ali reaffirmed the necessity for the court to uphold the rule of law and avoid taking on contentious matters. “The court must respect the legislation of 1991 and reject cases that seek to sow discord among people. The court’s role is to uphold the law and provide justice for everybody, not to resurrect past disputes,” she said.

Ali also exhorted people to put aside their differences with other communities and concentrate on creating a unified movement to solve urgent problems. “We need to advance, not regress. Our top responsibilities should be upholding the Constitution, making sure that justice is served, and attending to the needs of the people,” she said.