From: "communist party of india (marxist)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Fri, 21 Sep 2001 15:07:44 +0530
To: Scott Marshall <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: cpim pb statements
September 21, 2001
Press Statement
The Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) has issued
the following statement:
On President Bush's Declaration
President Bush through his speech to the US Congress has declared that
the US will conduct a global war against terrorism. In doing so the
future scenario spelt out by the President has many disturbing aspects.
India and the rest of the world have strongly condemned the horrendous
terrorist attacks in New York and Washington on September 11. The world
community is agreed that the perpetrators of this crime must be brought
to book and punished. This has to be done by careful investigation,
identifying the culprits responsible and getting the United Nations and
other international forums involved in the effort.
In announcing a lengthy campaign "unlike any other we have ever seen"
President Bush has promised to set the American military machine to
strike at not only Afghanistan but in any part of the world, where the
United States thinks terrorism is supported, or, harboured.
The United States cannot arrogate to itself this right, nor, determine
for the world how terrorism should be fought.
In the entire course of the speech, Bush has not mentioned the United
Nations even once. It is clear that he seeks to rely on the NATO and the
close allies of the United States to conduct this global military
action.
The consequences of such unilateral adventurism will be incalculable.
The Polit Bureau of the CPI(M) demands that the Security Council of the
United Nations meet immediately to take stock of the situation and chalk
out a concrete plan of action. The Indian government should immediately
demand such a course of action.
Stop Offering Military Facilities to US
The Polit Bureau of the CPI(M) strongly reiterates its position that the
Vajpayee government should not in any way commit to any participation in
the proposed US military action by offering logistical or operational
facilities. Even after it has become clear that the United States is not
seeking specific facilities from India and has asked Pakistan to extend
logistical support, the leadership of the BJP government continues to
harp on providing facilities for the military operation.
The government leaders have stated that India will consider any request
for military cooperation. Briefings to the media have been held to say
that India is prepared to offer "turnaround facilities" to the US
aircrafts on their return from strike missions in Afghanistan.
The stance adopted by the Vajpayee government is harmful for India's
prestige and sovereignty.
September 21, 2001
Press Statement
The Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) has issued
the following statement:
Consequent to the decision of the Supreme Court disqualifying Ms.
Jayalalithaa from holding the post of Chief Minister, the AIADMK as a
Party commanding a majority in the assembly will have to elect a new
leader to form the government.
As far as the legal cases are concerned, the appeal of Ms. Jayalalithaa
against her conviction in the Tansi case is pending before the High
Court. This case must be disposed off without any delay.
end
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