Solidarity with India’s Mass Movement for the Protection of Voting Rights and Democratic Freedoms and an End to State Repression

The Communist Party of Pakistan (CPP) expresses its firm solidarity with the people of India in their ongoing struggle to protect voting rights, defend democratic freedoms, and resist state repression.

The protests emerging in various parts of India reflect growing concerns over allegations of electoral irregularities and the exclusion of eligible voters from electoral rolls through the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. The allegations raised by the Communist Party of India, the Communist Party of India (Marxist), the Communist Party of India (Marxist–Leninist) Liberation and other opposition parties, and democratic forces regarding the impartiality and transparency of the electoral process must be addressed through independent, fair, and credible mechanisms. The integrity of elections is fundamental to democracy, and every eligible citizen must be able to exercise their right to vote without fear, discrimination, or intimidation.

In a statement issued on Sunday, 11 October 2026, Comrade Imdad Qazi, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Pakistan, emphasized that the struggle to safeguard voting rights and democratic freedoms is not merely an internal matter for India. It is part of the broader struggle of the peoples of South Asia and the world for democracy, social justice, equality, and human dignity.

The CPP strongly condemns the use of state repression against peaceful protesters and democratic movements. It calls for an immediate end to intimidation and coercive measures against those exercising their fundamental democratic rights. The right to peaceful assembly, freedom of expression, political organization, and participation in public affairs must be respected and protected. Any attempt to undermine the independence and credibility of constitutional institutions, including the Election Commission, threatens the foundations of democratic governance.

The Communist Party of Pakistan believes that the future of South Asia lies in strengthening democracy, secularism, social justice, equality, and the sovereign rights of its peoples. The working people of the region share common interests in resisting exploitation, authoritarianism, communalism, and all forms of oppression.

Recognizing the historic bonds of friendship, solidarity, and shared struggles between the peoples of India and Pakistan, the CPP stands with the CPI, CPI(M), CPI(ML) Liberation, and all other democratic and progressive forces striving to protect the fundamental rights of the people. The CPP expresses its confidence that the people of India will continue their struggle with courage, unity, and determination and achieve success in defending their voting rights, democratic freedoms, and constitutional guarantees.

Long live people’s solidarity!

Long live democracy and democratic rights!

Long live the unity of the peoples of South Asia!

With our fraternal greetings,

International Department,

Central Committee, 

The Communist Party of Pakistan
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