Patna, Oct 29 (PTI) The CPI will participate in theprotest along with 18 other like minded parties on November 8,the day demonetisation was announced last year and observe itas a "black day" at every district headquarters here.
Addressing mediapersons after the conclusion of theparty's two-day state council meeting, CPI national secretaryK Narayana today said the party has decided to observeNovember 8 as "black day" along with 18 other like mindedparties at national level.
Lalu Prasad's RJD has also announced to hold ralliesacross Bihar on November 8, the day demonetisation wasannounced last year.
The implementation of demonetisation and GST coupledwith Narendra Modi government's pro-corporate economicpolicies have "adversely affected" the common men, Narayanaclaimed.
Left parties would take out a candle march across thecountry tomorrow in support of their 26 points demands, headded.
He said that Bihar Chief Minister and JD(U) presidentNitish Kumar had asked Left parties to unite secular anddemocratic forces against BJP but now he has aligned with theBJP which was not a good sign at all.
Stating that his party may field candidates in 8-9assembly constituencies in Gujarat assembly polls, the CPInational secretary said that an atmosphere against ruling BJPis gaining momentum in Gujarat and claimed that Patidars,dalits and backwards have started rallying against BJP.
CPI Bihar secretary Satya Narayana Singh said theparty is contemplating to field former Jawaharlal NehruUniversity Students' Union (JNUSU) president and AllIndian Students Federation leader Kanhaiya Kumar from any ofthe Lok Sabha constituencies including Begusarai in the 2019Lok Sabha elections.
Asked whether the party had a talk with Kanhaiya Kumarin this regard and whether he has given his consent tocontest, Singh said in affirmative saying that he is ready tocontest.
He said that Kanhaiya, who is the resident of Bihatpanchayat of Barauni block of Begusarai district, had recentlyvisited Begusarai and visited several areas. PTI ARRG.
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