The Parliamentary Forum Against Fascism is scheduled in Venezuela from November 4 to 5. (File)
New Delhi:
The CPI(M) on Saturday slammed the government, alleging that it had not granted political permission to party member V Sivadasan to participate in a parliamentary forum in Venezuela, calling it an attempt to suppress the voices of those who did not conform the demands of the ruling party. viewed.
Terming the denial of permission as “political discrimination”, the CPI(M) said it should be a matter of concern for all opposition parties and their MPs.
“The Politburo of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) condemns the decision of the central government to appoint Dr. V. Sivadasan, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), to deny political permission to attend the Parliamentary Forum against Fascism held in Caracas, Venezuela.” the CPI(M) said in a statement.
“This is an attempt to suppress any voice that is not in line with the ruling party's positions,” the report said.
The statement said that the CPI(M) has received an invitation from the National Assembly of Venezuela to nominate its parliamentarians for the forum.
The party nominated V Sivadasan to participate in the forum, which will be attended by parliamentarians from many countries.
“It is highly unfortunate that despite obtaining FCRA (Foreign Contribution Regulation Act) clearance, the Ministry of External Affairs has denied political clearance to Sivadasan, thereby violating his rights as a Member of Parliament,” the CPI(M) said.
MPs must obtain prior permission from the Center before accepting foreign hospitality during their private visits abroad or visits abroad in their personal capacity under the FCRA.
The CPI(M) further said, “The government is following a policy of political discrimination, preventing different voices from expressing their views. This should be a matter of concern to all opposition parties and their MPs.” The forum is scheduled for November 4-5.
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