NEW DELHI (India), August 23— “I have no name,” a young woman in tears recounted to comrades in New Delhi. Her pain and agony became more defiant as she pointed to the massive pile of rubble left by bulldozers. “You will find my birth certificate there. All my documents and diplomas are there. I am nobody now. This is what Modi wants.”
Rehana was among 3,000 residents of New Delhi’s segregated Muslim community. At 2 am, when most residents were sleeping, they heard a piercing sound telling residents to vacate their property. Dazed residents found dozens of bulldozers demolishing their homes. Before sunrise, the entire community was flattened. Crying, wailing, and injured people had no homes, no work, and no future.
Several members of ICWP rushed to this impoverished area where 3,000 people were left homeless. Nobody knew about the impending demolition drive. But we were not surprised to find out that the fascist Modi government is targeting Muslims and Dalits to ‘beautify’ New Delhi, which is going to host the BRICS meeting in 2026.
In those heart-wrenching moments when the residents had lost everything, we were with them in words and action. Many ICWP comrades offered their own accommodation to the displaced residents. Other ICWP members were also able to find temporary relocation in tents and school grounds. Many area residents organized communal cooking to alleviate the harsh reality of sleeping without a roof.
In the next few days and weeks, we were able to write a leaflet denouncing the government’s cruel actions. And while the police presence was everywhere with the fascist goons, we were able to talk to the masses about Red Flag and the need for the displaced masses to join ICWP. Some people who are staying with the ICWP comrades are responding to our call for a complete overhaul of this capitalist system.
As the imperialist rivalry intensifies, an increasing number of our comrades will face a similar situation. The demolished rubble in New Delhi reminds us of the harsh realities in Gaza and the ICE kidnappings of immigrants in the US. The working class has no future under capitalism. Only a communist revolution will bring what is stolen from us. Let us fight for communism now, not tomorrow.