The Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) held a significant demonstration in Dhanbad on Sunday, voicing strong opposition to the United States' recent actions against Venezuela and its president, Nicolas Maduro. The protest took place at the prominent Randhir Verma Chowk, where party leaders, activists, and supporters gathered to express their solidarity with the South American nation.
Voicing Discontent Against US Foreign Policy
The atmosphere at the chowk was charged as participants raised loud slogans denouncing what they termed the "imperialist and undemocratic" policies of the United States. The demonstrators directed sharp criticism specifically at the administration of former US President Donald Trump, accusing it of employing an authoritarian approach in its dealings with sovereign nations like Venezuela. The chants and speeches focused on the perceived overreach of American power on the global stage.
A Stand for Sovereignty and International Law
Addressing the assembled crowd, CPI(ML) leaders articulated their core objections. They argued that the measures taken by the United States against the democratically elected government of Venezuela constitute a severe breach of established international law. The protesters emphasized that targeting an elected head of state and his family is not merely an unethical act but also a direct assault on the fundamental principles of democracy, national sovereignty, and human rights.
Part of a Wider Movement
The leaders clarified that the Dhanbad protest was not an isolated event. Instead, it was framed as a component of a larger, coordinated resistance unfolding both across India and internationally. This movement aims to counter what the party sees as unwarranted US interference in the internal affairs of Venezuela. The speakers warned that such interventions by powerful countries set a perilous precedent for international relations, one that could potentially undermine global peace and stability by encouraging similar acts against other independent nations.
The demonstration concluded with a reaffirmation of support for Venezuela's right to self-determination and a call for respecting the norms of international diplomacy without coercion or external pressure.
