Red Religion: Bengal Communists can’t shake off Hinduism
Though not many Calcutta-based or senior state-level leaders practise their religion openly, those in the districts who form a majority in the party do so, and very openly too. In fact, CPI(M) leaders lead religious processions, CITU holds Vishwakarma pujas, teachers’ unions affiliated to the CPI(M) hold Saraswati pujas while the party’s local units support Durga pujas across the state.
The failure of the communist parties in India to penetrate into the Hindi heartland is the constant refusal of India’s cultural heritage. They had some excellent leaders who could have made major contribution to India.
Comment by abhilash — September 27, 2006 @