Sitaram Yechury

Indian communism was at the crossroads in 1992 when the world changed. If Yechury, the communist who got it, had been given leadership then, Indian politics may have had a different trajectory 

Tributes pour in for Sitaram Yechury; leaders remember CPI(M) general secretary

Following the passing of CPI(M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury, leaders across the political spectrum, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, have paid their respects. Modi described Yechury as a "leading light of the Left" and extended his condolences to Yechury's family and admirers. Watch to see how prominent figures are honoring his legacy.

Jokingly called 'a very dangerous person' by Jyoti Basu, Sitaram Yechury was fluent in the many tongues of Indian politics

Sitaram Yechury’s tenure as the party’s general secretary had been riddled with challenges

CPI(M) Leader Sitaram Yechury in ICU for severe lung infection, condition stable

Comrade Sitaram Yechury has been under treatment in the intensive care unit of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. There is a positive response to the treatment, says CPI(M)

CPI-M leader Sitaram Yechury admitted to AIIMS due to pneumonia

According to hospital sources, Sitaram Yechury was admitted in the emergency department of the hospital in the evening.

Secular forces need to work together for country's better times: Sitaram Yechury

At a discussion titled 'Remembering Pranab' organised by the Pranab Mukherjee Legacy Foundation at India International Centre here, Yechury recalled Pranab Mukherjee's role in binding the Congress and Left parties together during the first UPA government.

Left opposes LIC IPO, alleges 'scam', 'sell off'

Communist Party of India (CPI) general secretary D Raja said it was a “matter of regret” that the BJP-led NDA government is selling off all national assets through monetisation policy and privatisation of public sector units.

Govt's silence on Pegasus spyware issue 'acceptance of criminal activity', claims Left parties

According to the report in The New York Times, the Israeli spyware Pegasus and a missile system were the "centrepieces" of a roughly $2-billion deal of sophisticated weapons and intelligence gear between India and Israel in 2017.

BJP trying to use COVID-19 as excuse for postponing UP polls: Sitaram Yechury

Addressing a programme to mark the birth centenary celebration of eminent communist leader of Assam Nandeswar Talukar here, Yechury said, the Allahabad High Court has requested the Election Commission to consider postponing the 2022 UP assembly election owing to the rising cases of Omicron variant of COVID-19.

COVID-19 2nd Wave: Sitaram Yechury's son Ashish succumbs to coronavirus

Ashish Yechury was a senior copy editor, working with a leading newspaper in New Delhi.

Delhi riots: Police names Sitaram Yechury, Yogendra Yadav, Jayati Ghosh, Apoorvanand as co-conspirators

The names appeared in a supplementary charge sheet, filed by the police on the riots in North East District between February 23 and 26, which claimed 53 lives and left 581 injured, 97 of them having gunshot wounds, reported news agency PTI.

Sitaram Yechury calls for pan-India protest on June 16 against migrant workers' crisis

He commended the efforts of the Left government in Kerala in controlling the number of coronavirus cases, adding that the Centre "refuses to learn" from the Kerala model

Doordarshan not private property of BJP that it does their PR: CPI (M) Sitaram Yechury

For the last few days, state-owned Doordarshan (DD) has been broadcasting reports showing people across the country thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi and stating how they have benefitted from different schemes of the government.

Sitaram Yechury pitches for court-monitored independent probe into Delhi's communal violence

Addressing a press conference here, he referred to videos claiming that the police allegedly aided the violent attackers and said the perpetrators of the violence must be brought to book.

Why women's reservation bill not tabled in last 6 years? asks Yechury

The comments come as Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced to hand over all his social media accounts to women as part of International Women's Day.

Delhi violence 'chilling reminder' of 2002 Gujarat riots: Sitaram Yechury

In a joint press conference with CPI general secretary D Raja, Yechury claimed that it is clear that the violence in Delhi has the sanction of police and that of the "powers that govern them".

Since when do Indians need Amit Shah's permit to travel to any part of India, asks Sitaram Yechury

In reference to politicians, including Congress leader Rahul Gandhi not allowed to enter Kashmir last year, Shah said, "They never went to Kashmir after they were stopped once. They can go now: anyone can go there now, we will give permission to everyone."

'Travesty of truth': Sitaram Yechury on PM Modi quoting speeches made in Parliament to support CAA

He also accused Modi of "discarding the sanctity" of Parliament for "petty politicking" and said it was a sad day for democracy when it is done by a man "occupying the PM's chair."

Best tribute to Mahatma Gandhi is to pledge to defeat majoritarian forces trying to kill his ideas: Sitaram Yechury

Leaders from across the political spectrum paid tributes to the Mahatma on his 72nd death anniversary and hailed his contribution towards building India.

CAA will continue to face opposition, just like Emergency: Sitaram Yechury

In a series of tweets, CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury said those arguing that the Citizenship (Amendment) Act cannot be questioned because it has been passed by Parliament must also remember that Emergency was also cleared by Parliament.

PM Modi should do 'Naukri Par Charcha', listen to people: Sitaram Yechury

"Modi should do a Naukri Par Charcha, and listen to the 'mann ki baat' of millions of jobless he has created with his policies like demonetisation and badly planned GST," he said in a tweet.

Sitaram Yechury attacks govt on slowdown in economy

Reacting to reports that the government's tax collection is likely to fall short of its estimate by Rs 2.5 lakh crore or 1.2 percent of GDP in 2019-20, Yechury said that the Centre will be made accountable.

CPI(M) keen on sending Sitaram Yechury to Rajya Sabha from West Bengal

Yechury had an excellent track record as a member of the Upper House of Parliament between 2005 and 2017, and the party is eager to nominate him in the Rajya Sabha elections to be held next month, state CPI(M) sources said on Monday.

Voices of those resisting CAA-NRC-NPR cannot be muzzled: Yechury

"The voices of those resisting the discriminatory CAA-NRC-NPR cannot be muzzled," Yechury tweeted.

PM Modi using 'charlatans' to do his bidding on CAA: Sitaram Yechury

In a tweet said, Yechury said the PM used "blatant untruths" during his recent speech at the Ram Lila Maidan on CAA and tagged a fact check of Sadhguru's video with it.