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I might write a longer email about the complex relationship between the CPI(Maoist) and PCAPA. Note that I mentioned the denial of the PCAPA for the reason that many voices in the mainstream media have attributed the derailment to PCAPA. It is therefore of import to observe that PCAPA has denied involvement. Denials have also been issued by the CPI(Maoist) itself; BBC Hindi carried a report of a press statement of the CPI(Maoist). At any rate, you cannot in good faith continue to evade the question of the CPI(M). Why? Quaintly, it is not mentioned in much reportage regarding the derailment that the area from Saradiha to Khemashuli, where the derailment occurred, is not within the Maoist zone of influence although some reports do appear in Bengali media. Nor is it a base area of the CPI(Maoist) in the strict sense to the term. Jungal Mahal consists of a mural of zones of influence irrespective of attempts at oversimplification. In point of fact, the Saradiha area is a CPI(M) stronghold. It would be difficult for outsiders to commit such sabotage without the CPI(M)'s knowledge. One probable consequence of this derailment will be an investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), as was recently reported in the Times of India. In view of upcoming elections, various political elements will attempt to exploit the results of the investigation as leverage against their adversaries. In particular, the CPI(M) and Trinamool will continue to peddle rubbish with a view to gaining electoral advantage against each other. The Centre will attempt to use the CBI probe as leverage in order to discipline the Trinamool Congress and the CPI(M). There will be no closure for the victims. epoliticus ________________________________________________ Send list submissions to: [email protected] Set your options at: http://lists.econ.utah.edu/mailman/options/marxism/archive%40mail-archive.com
