Prakash Karat criticized the Modi government and Trump for promoting far-right ideologies, calling India’s ties with the U.S. problematic and describing the government’s stance as neo-fascist. He highlighted concerns regarding India’s strategic alignment in global politics and the implications for its relations with developing nations. Karat defended the CPI(M) against accusations of politicization by the opposition Congress, linking resistance to the BJP with the term “neo-fascism.”

Prakash Karat, the CPI(M) Politburo coordinator, recently criticized both the Narendra Modi-led Indian government and former US President Donald Trump for fostering “far-right” ideologies. At a state party conference, he characterized Trump as an imperialist focused on U.S. global dominance and the Modi administration as a “Hindutva Corporate regime,” indicating a troubling trend towards neo-fascism in India.

Karat emphasized that India’s close relationship with the United States has placed it in alignment with oppressors. He cited theexport of arms to Israel during its engagement in conflicts with Palestine as evidence of this alignment. Furthermore, he highlighted India’s membership in the Quad bloc—along with the U.S., Japan, and Australia—asserting that this was strategically aimed at countering China.

Karat cautioned that as U.S. foreign policy under Trump becomes more aggressive, India’s association may isolate the nation from other developing countries. He articulated concerns that such external policies reflect the character of the current government, which he contends exemplifies neo-fascist traits.

He also condemned the opposition Congress in Kerala for attempting to undermine the CPI(M)’s resistance to the BJP and RSS by questioning their use of “neo-fascist” terminology. According to Karat, this portrayal distorts the Left’s commitment to counter extremism and constitutes “cheap politics.”

Karat pointed to the alleged fatalities of CPI(M) workers attributed to RSS activists in Kerala as evidence of the genuine opposition to BJP policies. He stated, “It is modified, has elements of the old fascism, but has incorporated other features like neo-liberalism, and in India, the Hindutva ideology of the RSS is a distinctive feature. That is why we use the term neo-fascism instead of fascism.”

Concluding his remarks, he warned that failing to confront neo-fascism might lead to its evolution into outright fascism. Karat further criticized Trump by likening him to 19th-century imperialists, noting his attempts to assert control over territories such as Greenland and the Panama Canal, and even proposing Canada as the 51st state of the United States.

In summary, Prakash Karat’s statements underscore a critical perspective on the far-right ideologies attributed to both the Modi government and former President Trump. He articulates concerns over India’s geopolitical alignments and internal political dynamics, urging vigilance against neo-fascism, which he believes could lead to more severe authoritarianism if left unchallenged. His remarks emphasize the importance of appropriate terminology in addressing ongoing political challenges in India.

Original Source: www.hindustantimes.com

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