Karnataka Election: Majoritarianism Loses to Strong Political Resistance
The BJP’s defeat has proved that Modi can be beaten if influential regional leaders espouse fundamental issues of people.
Budget 2023–24: What Is in it for the People? Part 5: Hike in Capital Expenditure
While the budget outlay is stagnant in real terms, the FM has announced a hike in capital expenditure — of a whopping 37.4%. This is the third year in succession that she has announced a big hike in capex. She claims this “enhance growth potential and job creation”. Will it?
The Monroe Doctrine: Two Hundred Years Too Long
In December 2023, the infamous Monroe Doctrine will be 200 years old. For some people, the name refers simply to a long and complex foreign policy document with constitutional status, but it is far more than that.
Lula’s Return and the Legacy of Destruction
Even if the Lula Government succeeds in undoing most of the measures implemented by the last government and confronting the structural problems within the economy, with its extreme inequality and privileges, the contradictions made explicit by the class struggle will remain, hindering the adoption of more progressive measures.
Budget 2023–24: What Is in it for the People? Part 4: Analysis of Budget Outlay
The Indian economy is in stagflation. Further, the people are facing a colossal unemployment, poverty and hunger crisis. For the economy to have a sustained recovery, it is important that the government greatly increases its expenditure. Has the Budget 2023 done anything towards this?
How the World of Work Is Changing
Globally, employment patterns are changing, including four-day weeks and remote work. Two articles.
Bengaluru’s Sanitation Workers Say No to the System’s Scraps
In July 2022, Karnataka’s sanitation workers, known as pourakarmikas, went on strike, across the entire state, to demand that all their positions be turned into permanent government jobs. They won a significant victory.
France: On the Frontlines of the War Against Austerity
The French masses have raised the banner of class struggle in what is becoming the first major battle against austerity after the pandemic. Working people across the world should pay attention.
MGNREGA Flounders in Fund Crunch and Tech Trap Squeeze
Mandatory digital attendance has led to 10% decline in work. Also: Press Release by the NREGA Sangharsh Morcha.
Women’s Work and Wages Continue at Abysmal Levels
The latest official labour force survey shows 20% to 50% gap between the earnings of men and women.