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The Communist Party of India (CPI) held a protest in Visakhapatnam on November 18, 2025, demanding an end to attacks on Dalits, tribals, and minorities. CPI leaders criticized the central government under Prime Minister Modi for allegedly failing to protect these groups and for attempting to undermine the Constitution’s secular character. They also criticized the Andhra Pradesh government for inaction regarding attacks on Dalits and minorities within the state. Speakers alleged exploitation of tribal lands for corporate gain and called for increased reservation for Backward Classes.

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CPI Protests Rising Attacks on Minorities in Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam, India – November 18, 2025 – Leaders and activists of the Communist Party of India (CPI) staged a protest at Jagadamba junction in Visakhapatnam Tuesday, decrying what they described as a surge in attacks against Dalits, tribals, and minorities across India. The protest, organized in response to a call from the CPI’s national council, called for immediate government action to protect vulnerable communities.

CPI district secretary Sk. Rahaman accused the Modi government of failing to curb attacks. He further alleged the government was undermining the secular principles of the Indian Constitution. Rahaman condemned the Modi government’s alleged attempts to replace the secular character of the Constitution with ‘Manuvada’.

The CPI also criticized the Andhra Pradesh government for its alleged failure to address violence against Dalits and minorities within the state, specifically citing inaction related to police violence and sexual assault cases.

The protestors demanded a nationwide caste survey and advocated for a 42% reservation for Backward Classes. They also highlighted concerns about the exploitation of tribal lands for corporate profit and urged citizens to resist such policies. CPI leaders warned that failure to address these issues would result in electoral consequences for both the central and state governments.

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