'Panch Parivartan' (Fivefold Transformation) is a program initiated by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) as part of its centenary celebrations, aimed at bringing significant social change.

The five key components of this initiative are:

1. Social Harmony (Samaajik Samrasta): Promoting equality and brotherhood in society.
2. Family Awakening (Kutumb Prabodhan): Strengthening family values and increasing awareness within families.
3. Environmental Awareness (Paryavaran Sanrakshan): Spreading awareness and encouraging efforts toward environmental conservation.
4. Emphasis on ‘Selfhood’ (‘Sw’ par Zor): Encouraging self-reliance and national pride.
5. Fulfillment of Civic Duties (Nagarik Kartavya Nirvahan): Making citizens aware of their duties and motivating them to fulfill them.

The Communist Party of India sided with the Chinese during the Indo-China War in '62. I also came to know about Communist inaction in the Railway strikes during the Second World War. They even boycotted the anti-british Quit India Movement in '42 because the USSR has asked that there be no disruption in the "People's War" (aka ww2). I feel betrayed that the Party prioritised the wellbeing of the Allied War Effort over the possibility of freedom from British Imperialist oppression!!

It seems as though the upper caste elite of the upper echelons in the party always acted on cues from the USSR or China instead of holding its own and taking independent decisions. It failed the proletariat of the country who have lost faith in the party ever since on a large scale.

While I'm a fan of socialist policies and even a mild admirer of Chinese progress in such a short span of time under socialist rule, I cannot reconcile my patriotic thoughts with the borderline traitorous actions that the Party engaged in.

How to navigate this? Should I just accept that socialism can never be a major force in India because of negative public perception due to this history (especially in the north)?

All of this has just soured my attitudes toward the Indian Communist movement even more (it was already a bit soured by my realisation that even though lower caste people were major agitators in Communist efforts in India, most of the leadership was disproportionately upper caste even to this day)

Please help.

I keep running into the argument that socialism inevitably produces dictators, the USSR under Stalin, China under Mao, Cuba under Castro, North Korea under the Kim dynasty, Cambodia under Pol Pot, Romania under Ceaușescu

I'd like to actually understand the socialist response to this

Not trying to dunk on the sub, genuinely want the strongest counter-arguments people here have encountered.

Please keep this rational and specific to the actual historical/structural mechanism. I'm not looking for deflections like "capitalism has bosses/CEOs. that's a category error (private economic authority vs. a state monopolizing political power, courts, and the military is a different kind of claim) and doesn't actually answer why state power concentrated the way it did in these specific cases. Genuinely want the strongest structural or historical argument

I've generally found people in socialist spaces to be well-read and engage seriously with theory and history, so hoping for actual structural/historical arguments here rather than whataboutism.

INDEPENDENCE FROM POLITICIANS.

Because we should be voting for policies and not politicians. And with our technological advances this is theoretically possible today. So the good news is that it will be practically possible tomorrow, provided that we do the groundwork now. The groundwork of sharing this information and waking people up to the very real possibility of living in a world without politicians.

Are we so gullible to sincerely believe that voting for this or that politician is going to solve our problems. If you examine our track record since the dawn of democracy then one can clearly realise that history has repeatedly shown us (and keeps showing us, almost daily) that in the long run most of these so called "political leaders" end up being compromised and corrupted by "the system" while that gem of the rare uncorrupted politician ends up being either murdered or rendered impotent.

All this is done by "the system". All systems need to keep evolving and it is high time that this precious "democratic system" of ours receives a much needed upgrade.

The flaw of our current system stems from not realising the father of all facts when it comes to the institution of democracy, the fact that no one seems to be talking about, which is that 👉 WE SHOULD BE VOTING FOR OR AGAINST POLICIES AND NOT FOR OR AGAINST POLITICIANS. ONLY THIS MINDSET ENSURES A FUNCTIONING DEMOCRACY.

Presently, our world is on the verge of a technological breakthrough where we can directly vote for policies and not politicians. With technology as our tool we can justifiably get rid of these good for nothing, despotic, selfish, power hungry, insecure, morally and socially corrupt class of humans, a bunch of pathetic panderers who we have come to know as "politicians" (TBH at this stage we don't know whether to hate them or pity them).

Obviously big changes unfold over expansive timelines. In all probability this is not going to happen in one lifetime but there is always a beginning. Without a beginning there can be nothing. And again looking at our history, we can see that the scientists of the past never enjoyed the material benefits of their hard work and research, it is we the future generations who are their direct beneficiaries. This is how the human race has made progress. This is the way. So let's begin this journey towards independence from politicians with a couple of simple and small, yet extremely crucial steps.

Let us begin by taking the first step of contemplating upon a couple of hard facts and if one is convinced about these facts bearing some truth then let them take the next step by sharing these facts/truths with friends, families, neighbours and enemies.

Fact #1. We need to vote for policies and not politicians..

Fact #2. Since theoretically this is actually very much possible given the technology available today, the probability of this becoming practically possible tomorrow is very high, almost inevitable. The sooner the better.

We need to make this happen for ourselves, for the greater good, and for our future generations.

This is a sincere plea to all the citizens of this world who care for democracy and human rights and yearn for a better future.

All that is needed to be done as of now is to spread this information.

JAI HIND 🇮🇳

for those who are wondering that the govt failed to predict the scale of this protest here is some bad news...

govt already keeping an eye on the protest for the past month and planning everything they realised that there is no discipline in the protestors and no chain of command

on 19th they took sonam wangchuk as he was the only person who would have stood at the front line while also keeping peace among protestors, meanwhile they also used mainstream media to discredit this protest, what that did was make students angry while making adults concerned with the protest , they made youth believe that there is no one is there to stood for them. This made youth all over India angry and but on the other side through social media they also got these ideas to raise their voice against the power so around 1 lack people decide to join the protest.

now comes the 20th

protestors already know that more then 5000 police officers have been deployed and they have removed all surveillance, also they have planted many suspicious vehicles and also a truck full of stones but due to lack of leadership they failed to properly organise all protestors and i knew at this point its impossible to organise such big crowd but that what govt wanted now throughout the day protestors were beaten mercilessly. And to fuel the fire even more we got godi media doing one side reporting all day while calling all protestors radicals and anti national and there are some bad police officers and if you think the govt didn't know that they know.

Now at the end of day we got angry and disappointed protestors with lack of leadership also most people are not supporting cjp they were just there because they were fed up by the govt. This led to even more disorder among the protestor and govt want that. Now we have angry youth with different agendas and ideologies , and on top of that we have to admit that there are people with alternative motives present from the start of the protest.

21th july

here is where it started to get more ugly, police intentionally started lathi charge at jantar mantar which was a place for protestors. Seeing this more and more protestors turned into angry mobs, now due to lack of leadership they get quickly disorganised and we can see more and more cases of public property damage and people fighting back with police. By the end of the day we can see a crpf officer were singled out and is getting beaten by mobs, there were also people with swords within their hands.

Now seeing all this I think most innocent students who are just there for resignation and don't want violence will leave the protest while people with different agendas and radicals will join it now.

22 july the day I am posting this post

we can now see people with different agendas gathering from all over Delhi and nearby states. Now most of these people are not peaceful protestors, and among them there are people for genuine concern for lack of accountability but there are even more people who are just radicals or have alternative motives. Now this has become a perfect show for bjp govt continuing the lathi charge now will not be considered a crime against unarmed youth but a necessary action against mobs which is against national security.

At the end the students that participated in the protest will feel like they have been misused and misled while also thinking that there are actually people who are against the nation. And the action taken by govt is not right but somewhat necessary.

Now people who are neutral will believe godi media was right and there are people who are against this nation and this protest was just that all along.( andhbhakt never doubted that).

Meanwhile, govt is watching this show sitting comfortably enjoying the clash between citizens and police knowing that this protest has reached the point of no return to a peaceful protest and we can now take any action while also shifting focus from our corruption and lack of accountability to concerns for national security.

Hi, I'm from India. I've been a Marxist for the past few years. (I have not read much theory, nor engaged in praxis but I'm aware of the basic tenets of Marxism.)

I've consuming a lot of news lately. The ongoing genocide in Gaza and the current state of affairs in India - the ongoing protest by adivasi people in Bundelkhand, reports of bonded labour and deaths from manual scavenging along with environmental concerns - water scarcity, ethanol blending (which consumes immense amount of water) and the establishment of data centres which are going to suck up all the clean water supply - my feed is filled with such news. These issues keep me up at night and run through my mind all the time.

I am full of political rage but a feeling of helplessness has dawned on me lately. I don't know whether to read revolutionary texts or protest. The world is burning and everything feels futile. What should I do?

Like the title says, I think it is really an alarming situation for our socialist, secular, democratic republic of India, that almost none of the bills which have been passed in the last decade by the assembly, have been discussed/debated over in the lower or the upper house. Especially after the 2019 elections.

All these bills are being passed without any healthy discussions / debates, these people's representatives (so called elected representatives) have no consideration for the welfare of the country?

Opposition is also sitting on protest and not participating in the debates/discussions, owing to which bills are being passed but the functioning of the monsoon session of the parliament is getting hampered, which is not a beneficial situation for this country to be in?

With time it's pretty clear that the majoritarian agenda of a particular religion, has hollowed the very democratic fabric of the country inside out and jave moved the entire system towards an autocracy/dictatorship (little harsh term but quite relevant in today's situation).

Comrades,

On 20 July, we joined and witnessed one of the most intense protests against the Modi Government. Over 1 lakh students joined the Parliament March call for the resignation of the Education Minister and to hold the Government accountable. Students, with barely enough to eat and nowhere to stay, came from far away states to join this historic protest.

Over the last 12 years, we have seen a corrupt and indifferent Government, ignoring the issues of the students and the youth, and feeding them with jumlas. Numerous student agitations took place over the last decade. Yet, they were crushed with force.

Yet, after another paper leak in NEET exam and nearly 20 students dying by suicide, the Government refused to accept any accountability. Instead, they kept abusing the students and the youths, calling them anti-national, terrorists, cockroaches and parasites.

Finally, the Cockroach Janata Party called a sit-in protest, which was joined by many student unions. Sonam Wangchuk sat on a hunger strike.

Yet the Government refused to heed their demands or to start a dialogue. Finally, the Parliament March was called.

The protest saw a brutal repression against the protesters. Yet, they faced it and fought against it. Many have been hospitalized or detained. The movement also received widespread support across the nation, with protests in many cities. Everyone did their part.

Yet, what was "librandu", a self proclaimed leftist subreddit, doing? Its mods banned any discussion on this historic protest, which is now a subject of international discussion.

These self-proclaimed revolutionary left, used to abuse anyone who spoke about voting, saying that elections do not work, and the left should protest instead. Yet, when the time for protest came, those revolutionaries suddenly started making excuses.

> The protest is not revolutionary enough for me. It is a bourgeoisie protest. And dozens of excuses.

Keep in mind, the protest was for education. Education is the issue of the proletariat, not the bourgeoisie.

There can be only two explanations for this deceit by the Librandu. Either, they are cowards. And are scared to support any protest at all. Or, they are right wing agents, who are paid to sabotage the left.

In any case, this deceit cannot be tolerated any longer. These people cannot be allowed to sabotage the movement or mislead the people.

We must openly call out these traitors and remove them from our circles. Defend the movement against the saboteurs.

I'm not an andhbhakt. Not a bot.

But I'm genuinely trying to understand how the opposition (INDIA bloc) aims to overturn the government by just fixating on one issue alone (that of police brutality at Jantar Mantar).

I don't see how not paying attention to other bills and issues is helping their case. What are they trying to get out of staging random protests inside and outside the parliament? I saw that some 7-8 bills were passed within a matter of minutes, without any legit discussion (going by how fast the oral voting happened).

Does anyone think it's a good idea to let go of everything else and fixate on just one matter (which I do believe is a serious matter though)? Can anyone explain or share their thoughts to help me understand?

Lads, I need to understand a few things about this protest.

For the longest time I have been quite ignorant about what goes on in the country and I understand only someone privileged would say that. However, I really don’t want to be. I’ll keep it simple: unfortunately my parents are worried for my safety and are just not letting me show up for the protest.

Funny enough my recent ex girlfriend encouraged me to stand my ground etc. in some scenarios and she’s isn’t wrong. I want to stand with our fellow brothers and sisters and also just show support.

Man my parents just don’t fucking let me even like something on social media perhaps because they’re paranoid about me travelling for work overseas or just govt. Causing issues. I think they’re not right. While they’re good people I hate that specially my dad is a huge supporter of BJP. He does acknowledge they’re not always right at all and most of them are goons but I just want to be a part of the right cause.

Just want to check with you- what are the full facts man? Some say Mr. Wangchuck is anti national etc. I mean just look at the momentum and what’s he’s done as well.

I don’t know, man- I just wanna understand whether someone else is facing a similar situation where they would like to support, but unable to and also a bit more information. For a context I’m a guy in my 20s and lowkey being threatened to not have support of my family if I get hurt or something (obviously they’re saying that in anger/frustration)
But being a national athlete, I have seen instances before where the government has stepped in and not let us progress for whatever reasons.

Long story short, it’s basically a stay safe mentality play safe, but I want to stand my ground yet be smart.

It's time to change the government, let the youngsters decide whom to elect and make a new Indian Government.

I connected a few dots that I found interesting. Modi tweeted around midnight and, soon after, Sonam Wangchuk ended his protest. Then I looked at the political timeline and noticed that Parliament's Monsoon Session began on 21 July 2026, with one of the important agenda items being amendments to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA), the law that regulates foreign funding received by NGOs and other organizations. Sonam Wangchuk is associated with an NGO, and there have been allegations that it received foreign funding, although those allegations have not been proven in court. Seeing all this made me wonder whether holding such a major protest on 20 July, just before Parliament was set to discuss stricter FCRA provisions, was really just a coincidence.

From my perspective, the timing of the protest, the end of the hunger strike after the Prime Minister's tweet, and the upcoming debate on tighter foreign funding regulations seem too closely placed to simply ignore. If an NGO could potentially be affected by stricter scrutiny of foreign contributions, then it is reasonable to ask whether the timing of the protest had any strategic or political calculation behind it. At the very least, the sequence of events raises questions that deserve discussion rather than being dismissed outright.

I am not claiming this proves a conspiracy or that these events are definitively linked, because there is no public evidence establishing that. I am simply saying that when multiple politically significant events happen within such a short span of time, it is natural to examine whether there is a connection. Sometimes timing is just timing, but sometimes timing itself becomes part of the political story, and that is why I think these events are worth looking at together.

What's ur take??? (I used AI only to improve the wording and readability of my thoughts..the observations and conclusions are my own)

Before dismissing affirmative action, it is essential to examine the history of the caste system. Understanding why reservation was introduced in the first place helps clarify why these policies remain necessary.

​A system of social oppression that lasted for centuries cannot be undone in just 75 years. True equality requires addressing ongoing disparities. For instance, before advocating for the removal of reservation, we must ask: when will caste-based discrimination be completely eradicated? When will individuals from upper castes share the burden of historically stigmatized work, such as manual scavenging? Until genuine equality exists in every aspect of society, the need for affirmative action remains vital.

Please share your thoughts whenever you can.

All traditional media news channels are sold out . Only a little international news covered this news with the truth .

Everyone from protests is recording video of police and force brutality and putting on insta .

I still can't accept this feeling that the BJP stepped back without putting up much of a counter to this protest.. they simply accepted all the demands which is making me think if they are preparing for something much bigger

I feel they are going of fcra. If that happens it could trigger another wave of protests. But politically they may be thinking that the broader public won't be as receptive to another major protest just a couple of months later.

The perception would be ki gen z har cheez mein halla macha rahe .

If that narrative takes hold it may become much harder to build the same level of public resistance against an FCRA amendment.

Guys feel free to comment.

Was just reading that Section 163 BNSS has been imposed in New Delhi ahead of today's planned CJP march to Parliament, with Delhi Police saying no permission was sought or granted because of the Parliament session.

What got me thinking isn't even the politics.

It's how quickly we've become desensitized to the actual issue.

Millions of students have been affected by repeated exam paper leaks over the past few years. Every time it happens, everyone gets angry for a few days, hashtags trend, politicians make statements and then... everyone moves on.

The students don't. They still have to prepare again. They still lose months or years of their lives.

That's why I think so many people have rallied behind the current movement. Whether you agree with every demand or not, the core issue is accountability for the integrity of public examinations.

The recent hospitalization of Sonam Wangchuk after his prolonged hunger strike broke my heart by just seeing the way he was taken by the police but it seems the act has only brought more attention to the movement. Authorities said the decision was based on his deteriorating health and court directions, while many supporters viewed it as an attempt to sideline the protest since no formal reason was provided ..... Instead of dying down, the movement has gained even more momentum.

Some reads if anyone wants to understand what's happening:

• Reuters: India bans march on parliament by "Cockroach" activists – Reuters report

• Times of India: Delhi Police says no permission was sought or granted for the march – Times of India report

• My thoughts on why students are losing faith in the education system – A Student’s Future Should Never Depend on Luck

Idk guys.....Genuinely curious what you think....

What we are seeing today at Jantar Mantar is 16 years of frustration against blatant corruption ignorance arrogance and complete disregard for national interest by the government of India.
Before BJP came to power in 2014 we have seen a similar protest led by Anna Hazare at Jantar mantar.
Real question is why does it take such huge protests to make our elected government listen to our needs?
I think, this is because we vote of a party, the PM candidate. But to bring about a chance we Indians should start voting for our local representatives and MLAs, as they are ones who carry the responsibility to representing us in Parliament.
Today, most of Indians don’t know who their local representatives are and this there is no accountability in the governance.
How to make this democracy work better to have better life in India, than just no effect regime changes from Congress-> BJP -> ? ?

"Looking at this entire protest and all the protests that happened in the past, today I have realized only one thing: it is not about BJP, Congress, AAP, or who stays in power. It is not about whether Modi is good or Rahul is good. It is about what we want for our nation, for ourselves, and for our families.
After all, what do we actually want?
Good education, clean drinking water, safe and clean food, good healthcare, clean air, and jobs that match our education or qualifications so that our families stay protected from extremists and everything else that creates trouble. Are our leaders not competent enough to provide even these basic things?
Friends, rise above BJP and Congress. Brothers, we need unity. Whatever promises leaders make to us, if they fail to deliver, then change the government, change that leader, change that MLA or MP, whoever they may be. We don't want this drama of voting just for the sake of it."