The Latest Breaking News from K Balakrishnan

Sathankulam horror: 9 cops convicted for brutal father-son custodial killing

A Madurai court on Monday, March 23, convicted nine police officers for the brutal custodial killing of P Jeyaraj and his son J Benniks at the Sathankulam police station in Thoothukudi district in June 2020. All nine police officers have been found guilty of murder. The quantum of punishment will…

Newslaundry · Mar 24

AIADMK cadres confused by claims of many leaders, says Balakrishan

Many persons claiming to be leaders of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) has confused the party’s cadres, said Communist Party of India(Marxist) State Secretary K Balakrishnan

The Hindu · Apr 14, 2024

Lok Sabha polls | CPI(M) manifesto focuses on State rights, job creation, independence of Central agencies

CPI(M) manifesto focuses on state rights, job creation, education, and stopping privatisation, promising independence for key agencies.

The Hindu · Apr 6, 2024

CPI(M) can take pride in fighting for the oppressed, says K. Balakrishnan

Chennai CPI(M) State Sec. K. Balakrishnan said his party always fights for victims of human rights violations, despite not being a major political force. He advocated for uniting secular forces against BJP, and recalled the contributions of P. Ramamurti and M.R. Venkatraman. He highlighted Ramamurti's marriage to a woman outside…

The Hindu · Nov 7, 2023

Consider CPI (M)‘s request to conduct rallies across Tamil Nadu: Madras High Court to Police

Madras HC directs TN police to consider CPI(M)'s rep. for rallies against religious polarisation & pro-corporate policies. DGP issued proceedings to make individual representations to local police heads. Judge asked rep. to be made & considered in light of DGP's instructions. CPI(M) to expose Centre's political agenda of religious fanaticism…

The Hindu · Oct 20, 2023

CPI(M) delegation meets Stalin, submits representation

Delegation of CPI(M) leaders met CM M.K. Stalin, thanked him for implementing Kalaignar Mahalir Urimai Thittam. Representation submitted on slew of issues incl. Vachathi HC order, electricity tariff hike, old pension scheme & part-time teachers. CPI(M) to seek more seats from DMK in LS polls, oppose AIADMK & BJP.

The Hindu · Oct 8, 2023

CPI(M) leader condemns ‘sacred thread’ ceremony for Dalits

Chennai CPI(M) State Sec. Balakrishnan criticises TN Governor R.N. Ravi for participating in RSS-organised "sacred thread" ceremony for Dalits. He calls it an insult to Nandanar, who was denied entry to temple due to caste. Balakrishnan alleges event seeks to reiterate "thread is sacred", violating Constitution's equality.

The Hindu · Oct 5, 2023

CPI(M) organises agitations across Tamil Nadu against BJP government’s failures

CPI(M) organises agitations across Tamil Nadu against BJP government’s failures

The Hindu · Sep 7, 2023

BJP spreading false propaganda about Udhayanidhi Stalin’s remark: CPI(M)

CPI(M) condemns false propaganda by RSS & BJP on TN Sports Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin's remark on Sanatana Dharma. Despite Minister's clarification, BJP is spreading false propaganda. BJP diverting attention of people to avoid defeat in 2024 LS polls.

The Hindu · Sep 4, 2023

BJP orchestrating riots in Manipur to mobilise support of majority ahead of Lok Sabha polls: T.N. CPI (M) leader

The ruling BJP at the Centre is orchestrating riots in Manipur, Haryana and Rajasthan in a bid to mobilise the support of the majority community, ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, claimed K. Balakrishnan, State secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) in Coimbatore on Wednesday.

The Hindu · Aug 2, 2023