CPIML Liberation

CPI(ML) Liberation organised a protest and dharna at Sonvarsha Police Station in Buxar district (Bihar) on November 4, demanding the withdrawal of a fabricated case against Party leaders and land rights for landless Dalit families of the Nat community in Nawanagar block. The case was registered after Dalit landless families of the Nat community from Giridhar Barwan, Belaon and Babuganj villages approached the Chief Minister's Janata Darbar demanding land. The families were subsequently called to the Nawanagar Block office on September 8, 2026, where officials allegedly obtained their signatures and thumb impressions on the pretext of facilitating land allotment. However, the families were sent back without any land or assurance. Subsequently, CPI(ML) leaders who had been supporting their demand were implicated in a false case. CPI(ML) has strongly condemned this attempt to intimidate Party leaders and suppress the struggle for the land rights of poor and landless Dalit families. The Party reiterated that its struggle to secure land for the poor is longstanding and will continue until their demands are met.

Buxar, Bihar | CPI(ML) Holds Protest at Sonvarsha Police Station Against False Cases , Demands Land Rights for Dalit Families.

Revolutionary Extraordinaire...Comrade Swadesh Bhattacharya (Shambhuji)

Tribute Meeting Marks 12th Death Anniversary of Comrade Shah Chand, Pays Homage to Seven Comrades Martyred in TADA Custody. A tribute and pledge meeting was held at Kargil Park in Arwal district headquarters to mark the 12th death anniversary of Comrade Shah Chand and pay homage to seven comrades who were falsely implicated and imprisoned under TADA and died in jail: Comrades Churawan Bhagat, Laxman Sao, Madho Chaudhary, Baleshwari Chaudhary, Mahangu Chaudhary, Sohrai Chaudhary and Madan Chandravanshi. These comrades were falsely incarcerated for years for standing with the people and their struggles against feudal oppression and injustice. The meeting paid tribute to their sacrifices and renewed the pledge to carry forward the struggle for dignity, equality and justice. Comrade Shah Chand came from a well-to-do landed family in Bhadasi village in Arwal. After graduating from BN College in Patna in the late 1960s, he witnessed the growing quest for social transformation around him. Across the Sone river, the oppressed people of Bhojpur were rising in revolt against centuries of social oppression and bondage. The revolutionary battle launched by Comrades Jagdish Mahato, Ramnaresh Ram and Rameswar Yadav at Ekwari had become a new folklore of emancipation for the downtrodden. Comrade Shah Chand dedicated his life to the uplift and emancipation of his fellow people. The people of Bhadasi reposed their trust in him and elected him Mukhiya of the panchayat in 1978. Fondly remembered as 'Chand Mukhiya' in Bhadasi and adjoining areas, his sincere and innovative efforts to improve minor irrigation facilities and literacy continue to be remembered by people across Arwal-Jehanabad. In April 1986, police opened fire on a peaceful assembly of landless people in Arwal, killing unarmed men, women and children in a massacre that re-enacted the horror of Jallianwala Bagh in post-colonial India. Brutal police repression and feudal violence marked Congress rule in Bihar through the 1980s. This was also the period that witnessed the rise of the BJP amid aggressive communal mobilisation. As the popular Mukhiya of his panchayat and a leader of the Indian People's Front and CPI(ML), Comrade Shah Chand emerged as a powerful symbol of people's aspirations and assertion for peace and harmony, dignity and justice. The massacres of oppressed people acquired even more ominous proportions in Bihar during the 1990s. From Bathani Tola in Bhojpur to Laxmanpur Bathe, Shankarbigha and Narayanpur in Arwal, the Ranvir Sena unleashed a series of barbaric massacres between 1996 and 1999. Against this backdrop, Comrade Shah Chand contested the Bihar Assembly elections in February 2000 as the CPI(ML) candidate from Arwal and finished second, narrowly missing victory by around 2,000 votes. His growing popularity unnerved the feudal power structure. An old case dating back to 1989, in which Shah Chand and several other comrades had been falsely implicated, was revived under TADA. In August 2003, the Jehanabad TADA court convicted him along with thirteen other comrades and sentenced them to life imprisonment. As we carry forward the protracted battle for dignity, harmony and justice against the forces of institutionalised injustice and communal hatred, Comrade Shah Chand and the other martyrs will remain an inexhaustible source of inspiration and strength.

Tribute Meeting Marks 12th Death Anniversary of Comrade Shah Chand, Pays Homage to Seven Comrades Martyred in TADA Custody.

CPI(ML) Liberation strongly condemns the Delhi Police notices directing X to take down the accounts and posts of the Internet Freedom Foundation (IFF), Software Freedom Law Centre (SFLC) and several other users for documenting and questioning government censorship orders. The mass-scale fascist takedowns across social media platforms reflect the Modi-Shah regime's growing fear of public scrutiny and its desperate attempts to silence every voice that questions its actions and demands transparency and accountability. The second half of 2026 has witnessed an exponential rise in internet blockages, restrictions and social media takedowns, as the Modi-Shah regime intensifies its attempts to silence and erase voices questioning its anti-people and anti-democratic policies. The CPI(ML) demands the immediate withdrawal of these notices. This systematic assault on freedom of expression and democratic dissent must be resisted. -- HQ, CPIML Liberation

A Brief Sketch of Comrade Swadesh Bhattacharya (07.03.1942 - 30.10.2026) Comrade Swadesh Bhattacharya’s political journey was inseparably bound up with the historic task of rebuilding the CPI(ML) and carrying forward the revolutionary legacy of Naxalbari. He was the last surviving member of the reconstituted Central Committee of the CPI(ML), formed on 28 July 1974. From that historic moment until his final days, he remained tirelessly engaged in leading the Party’s growth and development. The other two members of the reconstituted Central Committee in 1974 were Comrade Jauhar (Subrata Dutta) and Comrade Vinod Mishra. Comrade Swadesh Bhattacharya also served as the Bihar State Secretary of the Party from 1974 to 1980. He made an invaluable contribution to building and expanding the Party across the country. From Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh to Assam, West Bengal and Tripura; from Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh to Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand, Party cadres across almost every state where the CPI(ML) expanded benefited from his political, ideological and organisational guidance. His significant role in the Party’s sustained growth over the past five decades, his selfless communist commitment, personal sacrifices, and deep affection and sensitivity towards his comrades will always be remembered. Comrade Swadesh Bhattacharya’s personal life was also marked by immense hardship and struggle. During his childhood, his family was compelled to leave East Bengal and migrate to West Bengal in the aftermath of Partition. He completed his primary education in Comilla, in East Bengal. Having lost his father at a young age, he took on the responsibility of supporting his family by shouldering the burden of their ancestral business. While fulfilling these family responsibilities, he went on to complete his Higher Secondary education in Kolkata and subsequently earned a B. Com degree from Calcutta University. He later worked for a few years in a major public sector undertaking. By then, Comrade Swadesh Bhattacharya had immersed himself fully in revolutionary politics. As the historic Naxalbari peasant uprising faced brutal state repression, he stood alongside revolutionary comrades in the arduous struggle to reorganise the scattered forces, rebuild the Party and carry the revolutionary movement forward. This was a period of immense challenges, demanding courage, conviction and unwavering commitment. For Comrade Swadesh, Party building had become the central purpose of his life. Continuing in his job while confronting the intense state repression of the early 1970s was no longer an option. He chose to give up his job and devote himself entirely to revolutionary politics. From then on, his life belonged to the Party and the people. He was entrusted with the responsibility of the Party’s Organisation Department from its early years and remained one of the most dedicated and conscientious comrades in the task of Party organisation, guiding the building of a strong Party organisation in keeping with changing circumstances. From the formulation of the Party Constitution and its rules and regulations to the everyday organisational responsibilities of the Party, comrades across the organisation consistently looked to him for guidance. For generations of younger comrades, he was not only a trusted guide in organisational work but also a source of political understanding, encouragement and inspiration. He was also the editor of the Party’s central weekly bulletin, ML Update, from its inception. Following the Party’s Fifth Congress in 1992, he took charge of establishing and running the Party’s Central Office in Delhi, a responsibility he carried out with dedication. The passing of Comrade Swadesh Bhattacharya is an irreparable loss for the Party. Yet, the life he lived and the struggles he led inspire us to renew our resolve and work with greater determination to realise the vision to which he devoted his entire life.

The final journey of Comrade Swadesh Bhattacharya (Shambhuji), Polit Bureau member of the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) Liberation, founding editor of the Party’s central weekly bulletin, ML Update, and one of its founding leaders, began today from MLA Flat 213 and proceeded to Bans Ghat cremation ground in Patna, where he was bid a final farewell. Thousands of people from different districts of Bihar and various states across the country joined the procession and paid their heartfelt tributes to the departed leader. The final procession was attended by CPI(ML) General Secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya, Karakat MP Raja Ram Singh, Ara MP Sudama Prasad and members of the Party's Central Committee. Party leaders and activists from Assam, West Bengal, Odisha, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Karbi Anglong, Karnataka and across Bihar also joined the procession to pay their tributes to Comrade Swadesh Bhattacharya. Messages of condolence poured in from communist parties and organisations across South Asia and around the world, paying heartfelt tributes to Comrade Swadesh Bhattacharya and honouring his lifelong contributions to the communist movement. Addressing the gathering, General Secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya recalled Comrade Swadesh's struggles and his life's journey. He said that Swadeshji had devoted all his energy to building and expanding the Party for over five decades. Despite the political and organisational ups and downs, the Party had maintained its stability, continuity and consistency, and Comrade Shambhuji was a symbol of this enduring journey. He continuously worked to organise and strengthen the Party and the movement. Comrade Swadesh Bhattacharya, fondly known as Shambhuji, breathed his last at 11.15 pm on 30 October 2026 at Ruban Memorial Hospital in Patna, where he had been undergoing treatment for cancer for a prolonged period. He was 84. His life and struggles, forged through decades of unwavering commitment to the Party and the people, will remain a lasting source of inspiration for generations of communists and for students, youth, women, workers and peasants fighting for social transformation. His revolutionary legacy will continue to guide our struggles and strengthen our resolve, particularly in the most difficult circumstances.

Thousands from Across the Country Join the Final Journey of Comrade Swadesh Bhattacharya, One of CPI(ML) Liberation's Founding Leaders, in Patna

The caravan of revolution will march on! We will turn your dreams into reality and carry forward the struggle for which you dedicated your life. Rest in Power, Comrade Swadesh Bhattacharya!

Rest in Power, Comrade Swadesh Bhattacharya! As we bid you a revolutionary farewell today in Patna, we pledge to carry forward your revolutionary legacy, uphold the ideals you lived and struggled for, and fulfil your unfinished mission with courage, determination and unwavering commitment. Your life of struggle will continue to inspire generations of revolutionaries. Lal Salaam, Shambhuji!

Inquilab Zindabad! Thousands of people, including comrades from CPI(ML), AISA, AIPWA, AIKM and AICCTU, march towards Ramlila Maidan to join the INDIA bloc’s Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao rally on November 1, demanding the resignation of Vote Chor Gyanesh Kumar and the scrapping of SIR!

Gyanesh Kumar, it’s done, bro. The people have spoken! Thousands march to Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan for the INDIA bloc’s Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao rally on November 1, demanding the resignation of Vote Chor CEC Gyanesh Kumar and the scrapping of SIR! CPI(ML), AISA and AICCTU comrades began their march from Zakir Hussain College and headed towards Ramlila Maidan to join the massive mobilisation with a clarion call to Save Democracy, Save Our Right to Vote!

Adieu, Dear Comrade Shambhuji! As we lower the Party flag at Charu Bhawan to half-mast in tribute to Comrade Swadesh Bhattacharya, we bid a revolutionary farewell to a comrade whose life, struggles and sacrifices were inseparably intertwined with the history and journey of CPI(ML) Liberation. Your revolutionary legacy will live on in the struggles ahead. We will carry forward your unfinished mission with the same determination, courage and dedication that defined your life's journey.

Adieu, Comrade. We will carry forward the struggle against fascism in India, drawing strength from your revolutionary legacy. Your dreams, struggles and aspirations will live on in a new generation and continue to inspire the fight for a society free from exploitation and oppression. Red Salute to Comrade Swadesh Bhattacharya! Comrade Swadesh Bhattacharya (07.03.1942 - 30.10.2026)! Polit Bureau member and one of the founding leaders of CPI(ML) Liberation. -- It is with profound grief that we inform you of the passing of Comrade Swadesh Bhattacharya (Shambhuji), Polit Bureau member and one of the founding leaders of the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) Liberation. He passed away on October 30, 2026, at a hospital in Patna, India, at the age of 84, after undergoing treatment for cancer. Comrade Swadesh Bhattacharya was the last surviving member of the reorganised Central Committee of CPI(ML) Liberation constituted in July 1974. He played a pivotal anchoring role in the Party's onward march through five decades of political struggles, organisational challenges and the building of the revolutionary movement. His passing is an immense loss to our Party and the broader revolutionary movement. His life, revolutionary commitment and contributions to the Party's journey will remain an enduring part of our collective history. The Party dips its red banner in salute to Comrade Swadesh Bhattacharya and resolves to carry forward his unfulfilled mission with the fullest dedication and energy. Messages of condolence may be sent to cpimlhq@gmail.com and mail@cpiml.org

IMPORTANT STATEMENT | 30.10.2026 Comrade Swadesh Bhattacharya Passes Away. We mourn the demise of Comrade Swadesh Bhattacharya 'Shambhuji' (07.03.1942 - 30.10.2026), Polit Bureau member and one of the founding leaders of CPI(ML) Liberation, who passed away late this evening at a hospital in Patna. He had been undergoing treatment for cancer. His passing is a profound loss to the Party and the revolutionary movement. The Party dips its red banner in salute to Comrade Swadesh Bhattacharya and resolves to carry forward his unfulfilled mission with the fullest dedication and energy. His cremation will take place on 2 November in Patna. Red Salute to Comrade Swadesh Bhattacharya. -- Central Committee, CPI(ML) Liberation

INDIA | Congratulations to the steadfast students of Jamia Millia Islamia in Delhi on their historic victory after 20 years without an elected students’ union! After 18 days of hunger strike and sustained campus-wide mobilisation, students stood firm against police repression and administrative intimidation, refusing to accept vague assurances. Their determined struggle has secured a concrete timeline for restoring the union and a commitment to revoke disciplinary actions against protesting students. This victory is a powerful assertion of student unity, the right to organise and the fight for democratic representation on campus.

In Solidarity with Palestine! Today, CPI(ML) Liberation General Secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya met with Palestine’s Ambassador to India, Abdullah M.A. Abushawesh, at the Party’s Parliamentary Office. Saluting the steadfast people of Palestine, Comrade Dipankar reaffirmed CPI(ML) Liberation’s unwavering solidarity with the Palestinian liberation struggle and the Palestinian people’s fight for freedom, justice and self-determination.

Stand with Jamia Students! Defend Campus Democracy! CPI(ML) Liberation strongly condemns the Jamia Millia Islamia administration and police repression against students fighting for campus democracy and their rights, including the demand for students’ union elections. Students have been on hunger strike to press for their demands. But instead of addressing their grievances, the administration has unleashed repression. Campus gates have been blockaded, the university shut down, and police and paramilitary forces deployed against students. Their sit-in site has been forcibly cleared, and several students have been assaulted and detained by the police. The pattern is clear: the Modi-Shah regime fears a generation that refuses to be silenced. Every time young people raise their voices against injustice and demand their democratic rights, police and paramilitary forces are unleashed in an attempt to crush their protests. The voices of students cannot be silenced through force and intimidation.