Hyderabad: Chairman of the CPI National Control Commission K. Narayana demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi address Modi global conflicts, saying his silence on international developments was affecting India’s interests.
Speaking at a press conference in Hanamkonda on Friday, he said global tensions required direct engagement with nations involved. He criticised the Centre’s approach, arguing that it had failed to respond effectively to emerging geopolitical challenges.
Narayana criticised the policies of U.S. President Donald Trump, alleging they had disrupted fuel supplies. He said these developments had also affected India’s agricultural exports, including fruits, vegetables and rice. As a result, he said price rise had increased the burden on common people.
He also questioned the Centre’s diplomatic priorities. While referring to outreach with countries like Iran, he said engagement should focus on nations directly involved in conflicts. According to him, the approach lacked balance and effectiveness.
Modi global conflicts stance draws criticism from CPI
Narayana said protests were taking place across the United States against Trump. Despite this, he said Modi had remained passive. He argued that stronger diplomatic intervention was needed.
He also criticised Union Home Minister Amit Shah over alleged remarks on communists and Maoists. Narayana said the Communist Party had played a key role in India’s freedom struggle. He referred to revolutionary balladeer Gaddar while highlighting contradictions in the Centre’s stance.
On internal security issues, he said surrendered Maoists were being denied dignity and freedom. He demanded that they be allowed to reintegrate into democratic society. He added that the CPI had long supported bringing Maoists into the mainstream through dialogue and ceasefire.
Narayana also reiterated opposition to operations like “Operation Kagar.” He appealed to former Maoists not to join what he described as bourgeois parties and instead align with Left movements.
On social matters, Narayana opposed denying Scheduled Caste status to Dalit Christians. He said caste identity did not change with religion and called for reconsideration of such policies.
He also criticised the Centre’s SIR initiative, alleging it weakened the federal structure. He said states must retain their rights within the constitutional framework.
CPI leaders, including Takkallapalli Srinivasa Rao, Karre Bikshapathi and Nedunuri Jyothi, were present at the press conference. Narayana said coordinated efforts were needed to address both domestic and international challenges.
