CPM draft paper rejects ‘identity politics’
CPI(M) politburo member Sitaram Yechury on Friday presented the draft resolution on some ideological issues which deals with a range of issues, including crisis in capitalist countries, reforms in socialist countries, caste based mobilisation and gender issues.
The resolution examines the process of reforms initiated by the socialist countries including Cuba and China. “While the Chinese consistent 10 per cent plus growth rate over three decades is unprecedented, this process has brought to the fore adverse changes in production relations and social relations,’’ it said adding that the future of reforms will depend on how these contradictions are dealt with.
The ideological resolution lays stress on the parliamentary and extra parliamentary struggles. It cautions against deviations like neglecting extra parliamentary struggles or negate the role of parliamentary struggles. It also analyses the challenges posed by identity politics and the activities of foreign-funded NGOs, particularly the challenges posed by identity politics based on political mobilisation of caste.
It underlines, “The CPI(M) stand is based on the recognition that there is both class exploitation and social oppression in society. Given the socio-economic formation in our country, class exploitation both capitalist and semi-feudal exists along with various forms of social oppression based on caste, race and gender.” The discussions on the report will continue on Saturday and Mr Yechury will reply to the points raised by the delegates.
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