The venue is the Tamukkam Ground in Madurai. In 1953, the 3rd Congress of the united Communist Party of India (CPI) was also held here. This was also the venue of the 9th Party Congress of the CPM in 1972. With the 24th Party Congress now taking place, Madurai will become the only city in India to host the CPM Party Congress three times.On April 3, a seminar titled ‘Federalism is the Strength of India’ will be held. The focus will be on the importance of federalism in India’s political structure and how it serves as a binding force for our diverse nation. With distinguished speakers from different states, this seminar will examine the current challenges to federalism and propose ways to strengthen it.“A celebration of India’s cultural diversity featuring renowned artists and cultural groups from various states, including Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Telangana. These performances will showcase the rich cultural heritage of India and its revolutionary traditions,” read a media invitation for the Congress.On the final day of the Congress, a ‘Red Flag Procession’ is planned which will pass through the streets of Madurai with thousands of volunteers carrying the red flag; symbolizing the party’s commitment to working class solidarity and social justice.The culmination of the Congress will see addresses by senior party leaders including Polit Bureau member and coordinator Prakash Karat and Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on crucial issues facing the nation, economic policies, social justice and secularism.
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