Karat Condemns Foreign Funding and Deportation Mistreatment

Senior CPI(M) leader Prakash Karat demands a ban on foreign funding in India's democracy and criticizes the BJP-led Central government for mishandling the deportation of citizens from the US. He also calls for the resignation of Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw following tragedies at Maha Kumbh and Delhi Railway station.

Senior CPI(M) leader Prakash Karat has called for an immediate ban on foreign funding in India’s democratic system. Speaking at the 13th state conference of the party in Jammu and Kashmir, Karat criticized the effort to influence Indian voter turnout through such means.

Karat condemned the treatment of Indian citizens deported from the US, highlighting it as disrespectful and unwarranted. He urged Prime Minister Modi to address these deportation practices with former US President Donald Trump, emphasizing the need for the Indian government to take a strong stance.

The leader also demanded the resignation of Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw following inadequate safety measures resulting in tragedies at the Maha Kumbh and Delhi Railway station. He stressed that the loss of lives under these circumstances points to government failure.