Jaffna Campaign Trail

The provided article on the World Socialist Web Site analyzes the political landscape of Tamil Nadu, India, particularly in the context of the upcoming parliamentary elections. It critiques the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), the two dominant political parties, characterizing them as defenders of capitalism and incapable of genuinely addressing the social and economic issues faced by the Tamil population. The article asserts that these parties, despite their claims of representing Tamil interests, have historically collaborated with the Indian bourgeoisie and global capital, furthering exploitation and inequality. It highlights the various ways these parties have suppressed worker rights, promoted privatization, and contributed to the growing gap between the rich and poor. Furthermore, the piece criticizes the smaller bourgeois parties and alliances, including those aligned with the Congress Party and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), arguing they offer no viable alternative. It suggests that they are equally beholden to the interests of capital and contribute to national chauvinism, further dividing the working class. The article advocates for the Socialist Equality Party (SEP) as the only force genuinely committed to defending the democratic and social rights of the Tamil people. It argues that these rights can only be achieved through a socialist revolution that overthrows capitalism and establishes a workers' government, united internationally. The SEP aims to mobilize the working class, including Tamil workers, around a socialist program. find the original article here: https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2025/04/15/yqmd-a15.html