Shimla, Nov 30,
The Himachal Pradesh State Committee of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) concluded its three-day conference at Kalibari Hall, Shimla, with a new leadership team and a renewed focus on addressing public grievances.
The event featured addresses from senior party leaders, including politburo members Subhashini Ali, Tapan Sen, A. Vijay Raghavan, and Central Committee member Vikram Singh. The conference marked a leadership transition, with Sanjay Chauhan elected as the new state secretary, succeeding Dr. Omkar Shad.
A 32-member state committee was constituted during the conference, alongside the election of two permanent invitees. Sanjay Chauhan’s appointment was accompanied by the election of prominent leaders, including Dr. Omkar Shad, Rakesh Singha, Dr. Kashmir Thakur, Dr. Kuldeep Singh Tanwar, Prem Gautam, Kushal Bhardwaj, Vijendra Mehra, and Bhupendra Singh, to the state secretariat. The committee also includes members such as Ravindra Kumar, Jagat Ram, Falma Chauhan, Hottam Saunkhla, Sudesh, Jogindra, and others. Suresh Sarwal and KK Rana were designated as permanent invitees.
In addition, a three-member control commission was formed, with Jagmohan Thakur elected as its chairman, supported by Rajendra Chauhan and Vijay Sharma.
In his first address as state secretary, Sanjay Chauhan criticized both the central government led by the BJP and the Congress-led state government for adopting policies he described as detrimental to the common people. He committed the CPIM to spearhead mass movements addressing the challenges faced by laborers, farmers, women, youth, Dalits, and other marginalized communities.
Chauhan emphasized the CPIM’s goal of becoming a viable alternative to both the BJP and Congress in Himachal Pradesh. He highlighted pressing issues such as unemployment, the agricultural crisis, inflation, and the erosion of labor rights. He accused the current regimes of fostering economic inequality, favoring corporates over citizens, and neglecting the plight of farmers and workers.
The new leadership also raised concerns about the installation of smart meters and delays in employment examinations, arguing that these issues add to the economic burdens faced by the public.
The conference resolved to expand the party’s reach in Himachal Pradesh and enhance its engagement with public concerns. Chauhan outlined the CPIM’s vision of building an inclusive, equitable society that prioritizes justice and the welfare of the working classes.
The newly formed state leadership vowed to challenge policies perceived as anti-people while intensifying efforts to position the CPIM as a credible alternative in the state’s political landscape.
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