Lamakaan is holding a five-day Night-School on the topic called "Introduction to Leftist Ideology". The entry is free.
About the topic: This is a rare opportunity for all those who are interested to have an understanding of what is actually Leftist ideology and how it all started in Europe, how it came into India and what's the present situation in India. When it comes to Leftist ideology or parties there are many questions. What is CPI? What is CPM? What is CPI(ML)? Why there are many ML parties? Who are Naxalites? What is the difference between Socialism propagated by Marx and the one advocated by social democrats? Is capitalism nearing its end? What kind of society will replace capitalist system? What is the difference between Marx, Lenin and Mao?
Lamakaan has roped in four experts on this subject. Come, attend this unique night-school.
The dates are following:
First day: 23rd June 7pm-9.30pm Second day: 24th June 7pm-9.30pm Third day: 25th June 7pm-9.30pm Fourth day: 04th July 7pm-9.30pm Fifth day: 11th July 7pm-9.30pm
First day: 23rd June 7pm-9.30pm:
About B.S.Raju: Er. B. S. Raju (Speaker): Er. B.S.Raju is an engineering consultant by profession. He is now consulting on energy conservation and alternative energy technologies. His other interest is ‘Study of the history of peoples’ struggles against Capital and the Peoples’ alternatives to Capitalism’. He edits a bulletin called ‘SRAMIKA NESTHAM’ in Telugu language. • He wrote and published a book (in Telugu language) called ‘NITYA JEEVITHAMLO SOCIALISM’ (Socialism in Daily Life) as part of a trilogy on ‘SOCIALISM: YESTERDAY, TODAY AND TOMORROW’. • He is also working on a project called SAP - SOCIALIST AWARENESS PROJECT.
B.S.Raju will speak on the 1st day of Lamakaan's night-school on 23rd June. He will give us an understanding of how and why Karl Marx and Engels came up with a pro-people alternative to capitalism, which is serving the interests of only the capitalists. He will explain what are the further contributions of Lenin and Stalin in Soviet Russia and Mao in China in implementing this alternative, namely socialism.
Second day: 24th June 7pm-9.30pm
About Dr. Kasim: Dr. Kasim is a professor of Osmania University. He is the editor of Nadustunna Telangana, a monthly magazine. He is a prolific writer. He teaches Marxist philosophy. Dr.Kasim will give us an understanding of what is Marxist philosophy, how Marx applied science to society and developed Dialectical Materialism and Historical Materialism, the most powerful tools to understand the society (i.e. socio-political and economic developments in the society) in a scientific way.
Third day: 25th June 7pm-9.30pm
About Narasimha Reddy: Narasimha Reddy served as the state President of the biggest left-oriented teachers' union called Andhra Pradesh Teachers' Federation. He is an author of many books dealing with a wide-array of topics on political-economy. He has so far written hundreds of articles to various magazines and newspapers. He is a Marxist thinker and gives classes on Marxist political-economy.
Narasimha Reddy will give us a Marxist understanding of how capitalism evolved into imperialism and is the root-cause behind the world-wars, regional wars, frequent economic crises, growing unemployment and poverty, ever-widening economic disparities and ever-increasing violence on people by the ruling-class.
Fourth day: 04th July 7pm-9.30pm Fifth day: 11th July 7pm-9.30pm
About Venugopal Rao: Venugopal Rao is a senior Telugu journalist. He is the editor of Veekshanam, a Telugu magazine. He is the author of many books. He writes articles extensively on the latest socio-political and economic developments of India and the world. He is a Marxist thinker. He gives classes on Marxist philosophy.
On 4th and 11th July, Venugopal Rao will give us an understanding of how and when the Communist party first came into existence in India. What is CPI and CPM? What is CPI(ML)? Why are there many splinter parties within CPI(ML)? Who are Naxalites and what is their agenda? What is the difference between mainstream Communist parties and CPI(ML) parties?
All are welcome.