New Delhi, February 22: CITU strongly condemns the cold blooded murder of Comrade Pradip Ta, CITU National General Council Member and a former CPI(M), MLA and Comrade Kamal Gayen, a senior leader of democratic movement when they were leading a rally in Dewandighi area in Burdwan in support of 28th February All India General Strike called by Central Trade Unions and federations. The murderous preplanned brutal attack was made by Trinamool Congress sheltered goons and criminals. Comrade Ta and Gayen were hacked to death and number of rallyists were injured. CITU deeply mourns the death of their martyred comrades and pledges itself to intensify further its fight against the “Jungle Raj” perpetrated by TMC government in West Bengal. Their martyrdom will inspire the working class movement for bigger struggle in days ahead including 28th February strike.

CITU calls upon the working class, the trade unions and other democratic minded people in the country to raise their voice of protest against such violence and terror against trade union and democratic movement.