The Communist Party of India (CPI) and its offshoot, the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)), have a long, disgraceful history of betraying India’s interests, prioritizing foreign ideologies like communism and masters over the nation’s sovereignty and unity. From their inception under Soviet and Chinese influence to their modern-day antics, Indian communists and communism have repeatedly stabbed Bharat in the back, earning the title of the nation’s most consistent traitors. This article lays bare their treacherous acts, exposing how their actions have undermined India at every turn, from the freedom struggle to contemporary geopolitical crises. Here are 23 instances that prove Indian communists and Communism in India are nothing short of treasonous.
1. Founded in Tashkent, Serving Soviet Masters
The CPI wasn’t even born on Indian soil, it was concocted in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, in 1920, under the thumb of the Soviet Union’s Communist International (Comintern). This foreign-controlled origin story shows the CPI’s loyalty was never to India but to Moscow’s dream of global communism. From day one, these so-called revolutionaries took orders from abroad, setting the stage for a century of betrayal. Their allegiance to Soviet propaganda over Indian interests is a shameful start to their treacherous legacy.
2. Sabotaging the Quit India Movement
In 1942, when India was fighting for freedom through the Quit India Movement, the CPI spat in the face of the nation’s struggle. Following Soviet orders since the USSR was allied with Britain against Nazi Germany, the CPI refused to join the movement and instead supported the British colonial regime. This blatant betrayal of India’s independence fight shows their true colors: party loyalty over country, always. They abandoned millions of Indians yearning for freedom to please their Soviet overlords.
3. Siding with Britain During World War II
During World War II, the CPI’s treachery deepened. Before 1941, when the USSR and Nazi Germany were buddies under the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, the CPI refused to oppose Hitler. After Germany invaded the USSR, the CPI flipped overnight, becoming loud cheerleaders for the British war effort. They didn’t care about India’s suffering under colonial rule; they danced to Moscow’s tune, supporting the same British who oppressed Indians, proving their loyalty lies anywhere but with Bharat.
4. Ignoring the Bengal Famine
The Bengal Famine of 1943, a man-made disaster caused by British policies, killed 2.1–3 million Indians. While millions starved, the CPI didn’t lift a finger to criticize the British. Instead, they praised the colonial government’s war efforts, aligning with Soviet priorities. This heartless silence in the face of mass suffering is unforgivable. The communists, who claim to champion the poor, turned their backs on dying Bengalis to serve foreign interests a disgusting act of treason.
5. Cheering China’s Invasion of Tibet
In 1950, when China invaded Tibet, the CPI had the audacity to applaud this imperialist land grab, calling it a “liberation” from “medieval darkness.” This wasn’t just ideological nonsense, it was a direct betrayal of India’s security interests, given Tibet’s strategic importance. By cheering China’s aggression, the CPI showed they’d rather support a communist neighbor than protect Bharat’s borders. Their blind loyalty to China’s communism is a clear middle finger to India.
6. Taking Soviet and Chinese Cash
Declassified CIA documents and the Mitrokhin Archives expose the CPI’s dirty secret: they were bankrolled by the Soviet Union and China. In 1958, Soviet officials pushed CPI leaders like H.S. Surjit to set up an underground network, while Basavapunniah openly admired Communist China over the USSR, treating Chinese leaders like gurus. Taking foreign money to destabilize India is textbook treason. These communists weren’t fighting for India—they were puppets for Moscow and Beijing.
7. Backing China in the 1962 War
When China attacked India in 1962, the CPI’s response was nothing short of despicable. Leaders like E.M.S. Namboodiripad refused to call out China’s aggression, and some even supported it. The party opposed blood donation drives for Indian soldiers, telling members not to help the brave jawans fighting for the nation. V.S. Achuthanandan, who defied this, was punished. Supporting an enemy nation during war is treason, plain and simple the CPI’s actions were a betrayal of every Indian.
8. The Marichjhapi Massacre
In 1979, the CPI(M)-led West Bengal government orchestrated the Marichjhapi Massacre, a bloodbath where thousands of Dalit Bengali refugees were slaughtered. These refugees, fleeing persecution in Bangladesh, were blockaded and shot by police and BSF on Marichjhapi island. Estimates suggest 5,000–10,000 deaths, including children. The CPI(M), which pretends to care about the oppressed, massacred Dalits and called them “illegal occupants.” This Jallianwala Bagh-like atrocity is a stain on their legacy and a betrayal of India’s most vulnerable.
9. Praising the Tiananmen Square Massacre
In 1989, the CPI(M) had the gall to pass a resolution celebrating China’s Tiananmen Square Massacre, where thousands of student protesters were gunned down. While the world condemned this brutality, Indian communists cheered it, showing their love for authoritarian violence over human rights. This wasn’t just ideological blindness—it was a betrayal of democratic values and a slap in the face to India’s commitment to freedom.
10. Opposing Pokhran, Supporting North Korea
The CPI(M)’s hypocrisy hit new lows in 1998 when they opposed India’s Pokhran nuclear tests, whining about non-proliferation, but later cheered North Korea’s nuclear ambitions as “legitimate.” Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan even praised Kim Jong-un’s anti-US stance. Opposing India’s strategic strength while supporting a rogue dictatorship’s nukes is a clear betrayal of national security. These communists care more about foreign tyrants than India’s safety.
11. Anti-National Slogans at JNU
Communist student groups like AISA and AISF at JNU have repeatedly spewed anti-India venom. In 2016, they organized an event to mourn terrorist Afzal Guru, convicted for the Parliament attack, raising slogans like “Bharat tere tukde honge” (India will be broken into pieces). Kanhaiya Kumar, an AISF leader, was neck-deep in this treasonous act, even calling Indian soldiers rapists. These groups also celebrated CRPF jawans’ deaths and mocked Hindu deities. Their actions are a disgusting attempt to tear India apart.
12. Siding with China During Doklam
In 2017, during the Doklam standoff with China, the CPI(M) didn’t stand with India. Instead, they urged India to back off and let Bhutan negotiate, effectively siding with China’s bullying. They blamed India’s US ties and Modi’s policies for the conflict. Supporting an aggressive neighbor over your own country is treasonous cowardice, showing the CPI(M)’s loyalty lies with Beijing, not Bharat.
13. Opposing India-Israel Ties
The CPI and CPI(M) have consistently opposed India’s ties with Israel, a key ally for defense and diplomacy. Their obsession with “Free Palestine” ignores India’s security needs and Middle Eastern realities. By rejecting a partnership that strengthens India, they betray national interests for ideological posturing, proving their priorities are global communism, not Bharat’s welfare.
14. Backing Pakistan’s Kashmir Stance
In 2020, during a SAARC meeting on COVID-19 relief, Pakistan tried to derail discussions by raising Kashmir. While other nations criticized this, the CPI(M) saw “sense” in Pakistan’s move. Supporting an enemy state’s narrative over India’s sovereignty is outright treason. The CPI(M)’s love for Pakistan’s propaganda shows they’d rather undermine India than stand with it.
15. Funding Naxal Violence
The CPI and CPI(M) have been linked to funding Naxalite/Maoist groups, who wage war against India. Founded by Charu Mazumdar in 1969, the CPI(Maoist) has killed thousands of security personnel in its quest for a communist state through violence. While direct evidence of funding is murky, the ideological overlap is undeniable. Supporting armed insurgents against the Indian state is treason of the highest order.
16. Celebrating China’s Communist Party
In 2021, CPI(M)’s Sitaram Yechury and CPI’s D. Raja attended a Chinese embassy seminar to celebrate 100 years of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). They sat quietly, nodding along as China’s ambassador spun lies about peace and mutual respect, then praised the CCP’s “achievements.” Glorifying a regime that attacked India in 1962 and continues to threaten its borders is a shameful betrayal.
17. Denying China’s Human Rights Abuses
Sitaram Yechury, in a 2021 interview, dismissed reports of China’s human rights abuses, including Uyghur organ harvesting, as “rubbish.” He also saw no issue with China’s censorship of free speech. Defending a brutal regime while posing as champions of freedom in India exposes the CPI(M)’s hypocrisy and treasonous alignment with China over Bharat.
18. Attacking the Indian Army
In 2017, the CPI(M) attacked Army Chief Bipin Rawat for calling Kashmir’s stone pelters on-ground terrorists. They’ve repeatedly smeared the Indian Army, even calling soldiers rapists, while supporting separatist narratives in Kashmir. Undermining the military, which protects India’s sovereignty, is a direct betrayal of the nation.
19. Blaming India During the Galwan Clash
In 2020, when 20 Indian soldiers were martyred in the Galwan clash with China, the CPI(M) didn’t condemn China. Instead, they protested against the Modi government, blaming India for the conflict. Supporting an enemy that killed Indian jawans is a gutless, treasonous act that spits on the sacrifices of our soldiers.
20. Anti-India Stance at the All-Party Meeting
During a 2020 all-party meeting on the India-China border issue, the CPI and CPI(M) refused to stand with India. Instead, they blamed the Modi government for aligning with the US and criticized India’s foreign policy. At a time when national unity was critical, these parties chose to undermine India, proving their loyalty lies elsewhere.
21. Gangadhar Adhikari’s Pakistan Thesis
Communism Ideologue Gangadhar Adhikari, a CPI leader, in 1942 pushed the “Gangadhar Adhikari Thesis,” claiming India isn’t a nation but a collection of nationalities, each deserving its own state. This divisive idea, which supported Pakistan’s creation, laid the groundwork for anti-India rhetoric like “Bharat tere tukde honge.” It’s a blueprint for breaking India, and the CPI’s embrace of it is treasonous.
22. Philip Spratt’s Kashmir Betrayal
In 1952, British communist Philip Spratt, sent by the Comintern to spread communism in India, demanded India abandon Kashmir and let Sheikh Abdullah pursue independence. This call to surrender Indian territory to separatists is a clear act of treachery, showing the CPI’s willingness to carve up Bharat for foreign agendas.
23. JNU’s Communist Professors
JNU professors like Nivedita Menon, steeped in communist ideology, have openly advocated for Kashmir’s separation from India, claiming it’s not part of the nation. Their lectures poison students with anti-India propaganda, pushing the same divisive narrative as Adhikari’s thesis. These academics are traitors in academic robes, using their positions to undermine India’s unity.
24. Communist Parties condemning the killing of Maoists
Communist Party of India and Communist Party of India-Marxists recently issued statements condemning the killing of Naxals and Maoist leader Nambala Keshav Rao as “extrajudicial” and “inhuman” reflect this bias.
The CPI and CPI(M) have, time and again, betrayed India with their actions from siding with colonial powers and enemy nations to massacring their own people and funding insurgents. Their loyalty to foreign communist regime, communism and their opposition to India’s security and unity, and their shameless hypocrisy mark them as the nation’s worst traitors. Communism gave nothing to India rather than deep red wounds that continues to pour the worst of the pain upon the ancient civilisation.
