This party runs the State of Kerala in India.
Macdonald
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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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