Received From GSK on 23rd September 2025 at 20:42 Regarding CPI 25th National Congress
Meet demands white paper on flood relief measures and disaster management
On the second day of the 25th Congress of the Communist Party of India (CPI), delegates deliberated on the pressing challenges confronting Punjab, the nation, and the wider world.
CPI General Secretary Comrade D. Raja stated that India today faces serious threats to democracy, secularism, social justice, and other fundamental values. Against this backdrop, the 25th Congress is engaging in discussions with political clarity and firm conviction, passing resolutions that reflect the party’s century-long legacy while charting a bold and decisive direction.
Senior leaders including Amarjeet Kaur (National Secretary), former MP Nagendra Nath Ojha, P.M. Murthy, Comrade Hardev Singh Arshi, Mohammad Salim, Devi Kumari Sarhali Kalan, and Comrade Danesh, along with state-level office bearers, presided over the sessions. Delegates debated resolutions in depth, adopting several significant ones.
One resolution criticized both the Central and Punjab governments for negligence in maintaining irrigation and drainage systems, which aggravated the recent floods in Punjab. The delegates in the party unanimously condemned the Centre’s relief package of ₹1,600 crore as an insult to the people, noting that actual losses exceed ₹25,000 crore. The CPI demanded an expanded package to be released immediately, with at least ₹1 lakh in direct relief to every affected family, including landless labourers and small traders, not just farmers. The party also called for a White Paper on flood relief and funds allocation.
Another resolution dismissed government claims of GST reforms as hollow, arguing that BJP’s economic policies have worsened inequality, burdening the middle and lower-income classes while benefiting corporates and favoured tycoons. The Congress also demanded that Puducherry be included in the 16th Finance Commission.
A resolution on Palestine accused the United States of backing Israeli genocide in Gaza, and urged the Government of India to vote consistently in support of Palestine at the United Nations and to extend human assistance to Palestinians.
On public health, the Congress noted that central health spending remains below 2% of GDP. It demanded recognition of healthcare as a fundamental right, an increase in health expenditure to 3% of GDP by 2027 and 10% by 2030, and universal free healthcare for all citizens. Referring to NITI Aayog’s own data, the party noted that nearly 100 million Indians are pushed into severe financial distress annually due to medical costs.
In solidarity with Cuba, the CPI condemned the six-decade-long US economic blockade and appealed to democratic forces worldwide to unite against American imperialism.
During political discussions, the Congress strongly criticised the BJP’s fascist agenda, calling for unity among Left and democratic forces. The party pledged to continue defending the rights of farmers, workers, labourers, employees, and the toiling masses.
The evening featured cultural performances, including plays and songs staged by Manch Rang Manch Amritsar under the direction of National Sangeet Akademi Award winner Kewal Dhaliwal, such as Haddiyan-Sauniyan, Bhagat Singh da Muqadma, and revolutionary songs like Kaho Comrade, Lal Salaam. Folk artists from Chhattisgarh and troupes from other states also performed, adding a vibrant cultural dimension to the Congress proceedings.
