Sir,

I would like to join the CGPI in its solemn observation of the tenth anniversary of the Modern Foods struggle and express my thanks for posting an article on the subject in the Feb. 16-28, 2010 issue of PV. There are events of this kind that need to be remembered as they represent milestones in the class struggle that is being waged in the country.  It has been pointed out in the article that the programme of privatization has meant nothing but tears and sweat for the workers, and vast riches and loot for the plunderers. It also points out that the privatization programme is going on irrespective of which party has come to power, and more significantly has pointed out that some left parties have helped in the process by bringing the UPA Government into power in 2004. The so-called common minimum programme that was cobbled together created the myth that somehow the aspirations of the working class and the capitalists could co-exist in the atmosphere of privatization.

Such a thing is impossible except in the imagination such as in the context of the well-known brand of tea that is popular in Gujarat known as `Wagh-Bakri chai’ where a tiger and a goat can both draw nourishment from the same kettle.  This is the myth that has been propagated by the conciliators in the revolutionary camp.  However, it must be noted that privatization and liberalization slogans have become completely bankrupt and the working masses are facing a void and are looking for a way out.  The uncompromising work of the CGPI must show what the way out of this impasse is.  It is only through revolution under the leadership of the working class that the people of India can attain salvation.  The observation of the tenth anniversary of the MFIL struggle is a solemn reminder of that work that remains to be done.

Sincerely,
A. Narayan, Bangalore