Representing an emerging third force and a new state-wide alternative
through Himachal Lok Morcha, CPI(M) PB members Sitaram Yechury and Brinda Karat are campaigning in Himachal Pradesh, specially
in constituencies in and nearing Shimla district.
Sitaram Yechury, addressing two rallies on the 30th, first at Chota Shimla and second at Sanjauli Chouk, canvassed for two CPI(M) candidates, Tikender Singh Panwar and Kuldeep Singh Tanvar, contesting from two city constituencies of Shimla-City and Kusumpty. After it's historic win in Shimla Municipal corporation, just a few months back winning both Mayor and Deputy-Mayorships in first direct election with huge margins, CPI(M) is considered having a definite advantage on these two seats. Five wards of Shimla Corporation constitute urban part of Kusumpty assembly constituency. Four of these wards gave big leads to CPI(M) while in fifth it was left behind by only a few votes. Tikender Panwar, is presently Deputy-Mayor of Shimla.
Yechury addressing very receptive crowds underlined that fact that Congress and BJP are indistinguishable not only in their policies but also in their practices, including corruption. For first time people of Himachal have an opportunity of opting really for some change and not having to alternatively choose and reject out of two more or less similar parties. He also pointed out how Congress-led UPA government's policies like FDI in retail and privatisation cum invitation to foreign investment in Pension Funds and Insurance are sure recipes of disaster for people. But BJP's government in Himachal has also pushed in the same direction by reckless privatisation of Education and Health services.
Addressing both the rallies with people of both the constituencies, Tikender Panvar underlined that the good work done by the newly-elected Shimla Corporation can only be consolidated through CPI(M)'s representation in State Assembly as only that can change the anti-people steps of state government like water privatisation, though currently corporation has blocked the same.
Sitaram Yechury, addressing two rallies on the 30th, first at Chota Shimla and second at Sanjauli Chouk, canvassed for two CPI(M) candidates, Tikender Singh Panwar and Kuldeep Singh Tanvar, contesting from two city constituencies of Shimla-City and Kusumpty. After it's historic win in Shimla Municipal corporation, just a few months back winning both Mayor and Deputy-Mayorships in first direct election with huge margins, CPI(M) is considered having a definite advantage on these two seats. Five wards of Shimla Corporation constitute urban part of Kusumpty assembly constituency. Four of these wards gave big leads to CPI(M) while in fifth it was left behind by only a few votes. Tikender Panwar, is presently Deputy-Mayor of Shimla.
Yechury addressing very receptive crowds underlined that fact that Congress and BJP are indistinguishable not only in their policies but also in their practices, including corruption. For first time people of Himachal have an opportunity of opting really for some change and not having to alternatively choose and reject out of two more or less similar parties. He also pointed out how Congress-led UPA government's policies like FDI in retail and privatisation cum invitation to foreign investment in Pension Funds and Insurance are sure recipes of disaster for people. But BJP's government in Himachal has also pushed in the same direction by reckless privatisation of Education and Health services.
Addressing both the rallies with people of both the constituencies, Tikender Panvar underlined that the good work done by the newly-elected Shimla Corporation can only be consolidated through CPI(M)'s representation in State Assembly as only that can change the anti-people steps of state government like water privatisation, though currently corporation has blocked the same.
Same day Brinda Karat addressed well attended
meetings at Koti area under Kusumpty assembly constituency. Before this
on 29th, she addressed a big rally at Darlaghat, campaigning for CPI(M)
candidate from Arki assembly segment, Ramkrishna Sharma. Darlaghat also
known for it's Ambuja Cement factory, has strong Left influence. She is
campaigning on 31st in Theog for CPI(M) candidate and Party state
secretary, Rakesh Singha. This rural seat of Apple rich belt of Shimla
district is threatening to surprise both Congress and BJP. Sitaram
Yechury continues to campaign in the coming days in two constituencies of Shimla
city. This includes a noontime meeting at government offices centre, SDA
complex.
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