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Peoples War in India Clippings 4/7/2014

Fear of Naxal disturbances in Sept keeps police on their toes
Raipur: With the outlawed Communist Party of India (Maoist) planning to create disturbances to mark its decade of formation this September, police is bracing up to counter any such move and make people aware about the “futility” of the rebel movements. The Maoists are preparing several programmes to suit the occasion all over the country in their strongholds and to demonstrate their influence even after facing critical situations in several regions, as per intelligence inputs.
On the direction of a central committee of the banned outfit, its branches – regional bureaus, state committees and special zonal committees – have released circulars on the significance of completion of ten years along with the activities to be carried out during this period in their respective regions, a senior Intelligence Bureau (IB) official told PTI. The Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) and People’s War Group (PWG) merged to form CPI(Maoist) on September 21, 2004, and since then they have been observing foundation week every year from September 21 to 27. To thwart the efforts of the Maoists, police is also gearing up to intensify operations in the LWE (left wing extremism) hit areas.
“We will intensify our operations during this period and would like to educate the populace about futility of war waged by the Maoists as it has adversely affected development and peace of the area,” Chhattisgarh Additional Director General of Police (anti-Naxal operations) R K Vij told PTI. “We are well aware of the situation and have issued necessary instructions to officials in various regions in this connection. Every suspicious activity is under scanner,” Vij said. As per the documents received from a Naxal camp during raids, the preparation for the 10th anniversary scheduled from September 21 to 30 started three months back.
The restive Abhujmad region (bordering Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra) of Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee, which is considered a Naxal heartland, may host some big programmes which will witness the presence of top Maoist leaders, the IB official said. The celebration has been planned for ten days but they have decided to extend it, depending upon the conditions, the official said. Publication of Maoist magazines based on ideological, political and military concepts of rebels and autobiography of their killed leaders are underway. In the absence of magazines, the Naxals have been asked to bring out at least a bulletin or souvenir describing the background of movement in their areas, the official said. Besides, they are also engaged in uniting Naxal groups to carry out some evil strikes. Expanding base areas, logistic support base in urban areas and recruitment of fresh cadres are other tasks to be undertaken on this occasion, he said.
http://freepressjournal.in/fear-of-naxal-disturbances-in-sept-keeps-police-on-their-toes/
CRPF commandant killed during anti-naxal operation in Bihar
A CRPF commandant was killed during an anti-naxal operation in Lakharia forest region of Bihar’s Jamui district on Friday. Commandant Hari Kant Jha, who was the second-in-command of the CRPF base in Jamui, got an information around 4 a.m. that Maoists were camping in the forests, Jamui SP-in charge R.N. Tiwary said. “Jha formed a team of CRPF jawans and led them to the forest. They came across the Maoists and an encounter ensued. Jha was hit by bullets and died on the spot.
The battle continued for over two hours,” Mr. Tiwary said. Mr. Tiwary said CRPF personnel from other camps have been dispatched to the place of the incident, which is around 30 km from the Khaira police station and lies close to Jamui’s border with Jharkhand. “The body of the Commandant has been recovered by the CRPF personnel and it is being brought to the police station,” he said. CRPF Deputy Inspector-General (DIG) Chiranjeev Prasad said senior officials had rushed to Jamui to take stock of the situation and intensive combing operation had been launched in areas surrounding the place of incident. “As per our reports, the encounter began at around 5 AM when Jha led our forces inside the jungle.
A few Maoists also seem to have been killed and injured in the incident. The place has been surrounded and our additional troops are reaching there,” Mr. Prasad said. Jamui, bordering Jharkhand, is considered a hotbed of Maoists in Bihar with other districts like Gaya, Aurangabad, Munger and Lakhisarai.
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/crpf-commandant-killed-during-antinaxal-operation-in-bihar/article6176895.ece
Police step up propaganda war against Naxals
NAGPUR: State anti-Naxal operation’s (ANO) media cell, formed only around a year ago with some former scribes, has started cornering the rebels in their den using their own tactics that the rebels had used against cops. The publicity material, released from ANO, generally carry a heavy dose of anti-Naxal sentiments apart from highlighting failures of the guerilla movement as against democracy and government’s beneficial policies. ANO’s anti-Naxal press material also has been regularly bringing to fore the background of each surrendered rebel and his or her disillusionment with the movement in detail.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Police-step-up-propaganda-war-against-Naxals/articleshow/37730789.cms
If a state does not follow Centre’s policy, funds to it to be curtailed: MHA
NEW DELHI: Faced with dissenting voices from the Bihar government on its aggressive policy against Left-wing extremism, the Union home ministry could starve the state of the large funds under various schemes for security and development in areas affected by Maoists or Naxals if it does not effectively toe a uniform national policy against the extremists. All states will have to follow a uniform approach against Maoists or risk losing funding from the Centre for the cause, a senior home ministry official said, adding that he hoped this could make Bihar government fall in line. “Bihar government under Nitish Kumar also did not follow a uniform policy spelt out by the Centre. But the UPA did not take any action against Bihar on this count. The new government, however, is clear — if a state does not follow a uniform policy against Naxals, funds to it under Security Related Expenditure scheme, Special Infrastructure Scheme and Integrated Action Plan will be curtailed,” the official said. “The funds will depend on the results and strict monitoring of the funds to states will be done.”
http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-07-01/news/51002692_1_naxals-security-forces-bihar-government


Not ENOUGH Naxals? States fight to keep ‘Maoist-hit’ tag as Centre tries to rejig list
The Centre wants to remove the “Maoist-hit” status of some states that have not witnessed widespread violence in the past few years, but resistance from the state governments is creating hurdles. With the Home Ministry keen to add some other states to the list, efforts will be made to remove the Maoist-affected status of several states. Sources said after reviewing the situation in states like Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal, attempts were made remove them from the list, but the state governments did not allow the move to go ahead. There has been almost no Maoist activity in these states in the past few years, they added.
The rebel movement has gained momentum in the southern tri-junction of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala, making this a new Maoist stronghold. “Some districts of these three states, which form a trijunction, are severely hit by left wing extremism. We want these states to be declared Maoist-hit,” said a Home Ministry official. “This is only possible when some other states where there has been no Maoist activity agree to be removed. Since funds are given to Maoist hit states, state governments do not want to shed the tag,” the official added. Sources said within the next year, states that have not recorded any Maoist activity will not get the benefits given to states affected by left wing extremism. At present, there are 10 states that are considered Maoist-affected. These are Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Orissa and Telenagana. The Maoist threat in south India has led to the Home Ministry sending advisories to states and asking them to take preventive measures.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/indiahome/indianews/article-2679865/States-fight-Maoist-hit-tag-Centre-tries-rejig-list.html

Police recover huge cache of explosives from Maoist hotbed in Gaya District
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in a joint operation with Gaya District police have confirmed the recovery of a huge cache of explosives from a Maoist hideout. The explosives were recovered from a cave in the outskirts of the district. “The joint team of CRPF and police recovered land mines explosives, which includes 18 pressure cookers, 18 pipes, one detonator, 100 bombs and one bundle wire,” said Station House Officer Rajeev Ranjan.
http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/police-recover-huge-cache-of-explosives-from-maoist-hotbed-in-gaya-district-114070301191_1.html

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World Popular Resistance Clippings 4/7/2014

170 Palestinians injured in East Jerusalem clashes
JERUSALEM (Ma’an) — Over 170 Palestinians were injured in clashes with Israeli forces in occupied East Jerusalem on Wednesday following the kidnapping and killing of a 16-year-old Palestinian from the Shufat neighborhood, medics said. Red Crescent medics said 170 Palestinians were injured in the clashes, including three with live bullets. At least 35 people were injured by rubber bullets, including six journalists, and three people suffered fractures after being assaulted by Israeli police officers.
http://www.maannews.net/eng/ViewDetails.aspx?ID=709498

7 COPS INJURED IN UBOMBO PROTESTS
BIG BEND – The ongoing demonstrations at Ubombo Sugar Limited took another ugly turn as employees clashed with police officers. Seven police officers were injured and subsequently rushed to hospital following the clash between the demonstrating employees and the officers. The officers reportedly sustained head and body injuries after allegedly being stoned by the demonstrators. Over 2 000 Ubombo Sugar Limited workers were demonstrating outside the company administration offices, demanding salary increments.
The three-week old strike turned violent when the demonstrating workers became rowdy, prompting the police to fire tear gas and further sprayed them with water, in an attempt to disperse the crowd. The workers retaliated by throwing stones and makeshift missiles towards the police, hence the scuffle. Big Bend Station Commander Assistant Superintendent Aaron Themba Zwane confirmed that seven police officers were injured during the altercation. “They were rushed to Ubombo Sugar Clinic for treatment, but most of them have been discharged as we speak,” Zwane said in an interview moments after the scuffle. He condemned the violence, blaming the workers for provoking the police.
http://www.times.co.sz/news/97798-7-cops-injured-in-ubombo-protests.html
Kyrgyzstan: Chinese Workers Deported After Riot at Strategic Refinery
Chinese workers in Kyrgyzstan are known for their stoicism amid rising xenophobia and appalling labor conditions. But something seems to have snapped this week for a crew of migrants toiling to build an oil refinery in the northern city of Tokmak. According to Kyrgyz and Russian press reports, 39 Chinese migrants downed tools, blocked entry to the facility and took several Kyrgyz employees hostage on June 30.
Police fired shots into the air to break up the protest, according to a police source. Twenty-five of the migrants were working illegally, police say, and have been deported. The rest have been fined. The riot coincided with payday and the Chinese appear to have felt shortchanged. According to Kyrgyz media outlet Knews, citing local police in contact with the refinery’s Chinese director, the migrants were angered that pay was being withheld to cover the cost of their transport from China. The Chinese Embassy in Bishkek has not commented on the incident.
http://www.eng.24.kg/bigtiraj/171337-news24.html 26 held for strike-related crimes
Twenty-six people have been arrested in Gauteng for intimidation, public violence and malicious damage to property as police monitor the metals and engineering strike, police said on Friday. The 26 were arrested in connection with crimes committed over the past three days, Lt-Col Lungelo Dlamini said. Of these, 19 people were arrested in Elandsfontein on the East Rand after protesters, believed to be strikers in the metals and engineering industries, broke the gate of a business.
When police arrived, the crowd stoned their vehicles. Police used rubber bullets to disperse them. In a separate incident in Benoni on Thursday, around 2000 striking workers forced their way into a company and damaged equipment and computers. The damage was estimated at several million rand. In Wadeville, also on the East Rand, nine people were arrested for allegedly breaking windows at a business premises. “Although it is a protected strike and employees are allowed to picket, acts of violence will not be tolerated and police are ready to take action,” Dlamini said.
http://citizen.co.za/205467/26-held-strike-related-crimes/
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[After a two year hiatus People's March has resumed publication. Download the June 2014 issue here -Signalfire]
Under severe attack from the Indian state, including ban, arrest, and even murder of its editorial contributors, the People’s March was forced to suspend publication for the past few years. But the voice of revolution cannot, must not, be silenced. With this issue, we begin publication of the e-People’s March. We will continue in our mission of contributing a Maoist perspective on contemporary issues and events, takiing the views and news of the Indian revolution to a wider audience.
While this has been of great importance all along, today it is ever more vital. The world is in turmoil. Imperialism remains in crisis. In country after country, the oppressed and exploited burst out in rebellion. They seek a way out, the road to liberation. Yet the Maoist message, the scientific resolution, is present only weakly. And it now has the additionaal task of battling against new hues of revisionism that have emerged from its camp. The strengthening of the Maoist media and its vigorous propagation is thus a pressing need.
In India, Brahmanical Hindu-fascists have come to power. The ruling classes, guided particularly by US imperialism, are preparing for an onslaught on the people in order to aggressively push through their sell out of the country. This means an even more brutal execution and widening of the War on the People initiated by the Congress-led UPA government. But that is not all. Now it will be aggressivly, explicitly, pumped up with the venom of Brahmanist Indian jingoism. Antipeople, casteist, communal and expansionist in every pore, it seeks to legitimise this reactionary content and its fascist acts under the hype of ‘development’, preying on middle class illussions of attaining super power status.
While the focus and weight of its attack will be on the Maoist movement, its scope encompasses all dissent and different ways of life. The task of uniting all revolutionary, progressive and democratic forces in a widespread struggle against the Modi regime is thus posed. Its center must be the determined struggle to establish a new society free of imperialism and reaction, the protracted people’s war led by the CPI (Maoist).
This journal will strive to provide a vital conduit between this core and the wide array of forces that must unite. It will address the issues posed by the resistance, engage with opposing viewpoints in the spirit of seeking greater clarity and counter the ideological offensive of the rulers. The repressive conditions that forced us to stop publication continue in full force. It is bound to intensify, given the fascistic dispensation of the new rulers. Therefore this journal will be published electronically, as a quarterly. We call upon our readers to join hands and assure a wide distribution of this e-People’s March reaches a wider audience. You can assist by posting links or by printing copies.

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