Carrying the red flag into the next century - The Hindu

On December 26, 2025, the Communist Party of India turns 100. This centenary is not merely the marking of time for a political party but a moment of historical reflection on a movement that profoundly shaped India's freedom struggle, its vision for the future of the nation, and its social and economic vision. From its earliest years, the CPI gave voice to the revolutionary slogan "Inquilab Zindabad", coined by Maulana Hasrat Mohani — who chaired the Reception Committee of the historic Kanpur Conference — and immortalised by Bhagat Singh and his comrades.