Is Communism Dying in India? | The Truth After 100 Years of CPI

The Communist Party of India (CPI) completes 100 years in 2025. But how did the Communist movement actually begin in India? Was CPI founded in Tashkent in 1920 under the influence of the Russian Revolution, or in Kanpur in 1925 as an Indian anti-imperialist initiative? In this video, we explain the complete historical journey of Indian Communism — from the French Revolution and Marxist ideology to the Bolshevik Revolution, the role of M N Roy, the Kanpur Communist Conference, and the debates that still shape CPI and CPI(M). This session is extremely important for UPSC Prelims and Mains, especially under Modern Indian History, Political Ideologies, and Post-Independence India. What you will learn: • Global origins of Communism: Marx, Lenin, Russian Revolution • Three strands behind CPI formation • Tashkent 1920 vs Kanpur 1925 debate • Role of M N Roy, S A Dange, Muzaffar Ahmad • Kanpur Bolshevik Conspiracy Case • CPI’s role in anti-imperialist struggle • Meerut Conspiracy Case and peasant movements • CPI split of 1964 and parliamentary path • Relevance of Communism in modern India This video helps aspirants understand ideology + history + PYQ relevance in one shot. ----- ⏱️ ACCURATE TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction: 100 Years of CPI 01:05 Global Background: French Revolution & Left–Right Divide 02:40 Karl Marx, Capitalism & Socialist Vision 04:20 Russian Revolution & Lenin’s Impact 05:50 Why Communism Attracted Colonial Countries 07:20 Three Political Streams Behind CPI Formation 09:30 M N Roy, Comintern & Tashkent Meeting (1920) 11:40 Indian Communist Groups Within India 13:10 Workers, Peasants & AITUC (1920s) 14:40 Kanpur 1925 Communist Conference Explained 16:30 Kanpur vs Tashkent Debate (CPI vs CPI-M) 18:40 Communists in Anti-Imperialist Struggle 20:10 Meerut Conspiracy Case & Party Ban 21:40 Peasant Movements: Tebhaga & Telangana 23:10 Post-Independence Path & CPI Split (1964) 24:20 Relevance of Communism Today + UPSC Takeaways ----- 🚨 BIGGEST UPSC YEAR-END OFFER – ENDING 31st DEC! 🚨 🎯 Get 55% OFF ALL UPSC CSE Subscriptions + DOUBLE Prep Duration FREE (Also get CSE Assure*) 👉 Subscribe Now: https://unacademy.com/goal/upsc-civil... Prepare with India’s top UPSC educators, structured study plans, and exam-oriented guidance. Don’t miss this once-a-year opportunity! ----- 👨‍🏫 Learn from the MOST Trusted History Educator Pratik Nayak Sir has helped thousands of aspirants crack UPSC Prelims & Mains through conceptual clarity + current affairs integration. 👉 Profile: https://unacademy.com/@nayakpratik 👉 Free Classes: https://unacademy.com/@nayakpratik/sp... 👉 History Optional Batch: https://unacademy.com/batch/qep-optio... --- 📢 Follow for DAILY UPSC EDGE 👉 Telegram: https://t.me/unstoppablesupsc 👉 Instagram: Instagram: unacademyupscias --- #CPIM #CommunistParty #CPI_M #KeralaElection #LeftDecline #SitaramYechury #CommunismInIndia #LeftFront #LeftMovement #IndianPolitics #IndianHistory #ModernHistory #ModernHistoryUPSC #CommunistMovementIndia #PostIndependenceIndia #UPSC #UPSC2026 #UPSCGS1 #UPSCPrelims #UPSCMains #Kanpur1925 #Tashkent1920 #MNRoy #LeftIdeology #PoliticalScience #Socialism #Communism #India2025 #PratikNayak #UnacademyUPSC cpi(m) decline, cpi(m) 100 years, communist party of india history, communist movement in india, left party decline india, indian communism explained, cpi foundation 1925, kanpur communist conference, tashkent communist party 1920, kanpur bolshevik conspiracy case, meerut conspiracy case, mn roy upsc, singaravelu chettiar, sitaram yechury cpi(m), rise and fall of cpi, cpi vs cpi m split 1964, left ideology india, history of socialism india, russian revolution impact india, peasant movements india, tebhaga movement upsc, telangana movement upsc, post independence india politics, modern indian history upsc, upsc gs history, upsc modern history current affairs, upsc history communist movement, political ideologies upsc, indian political history, kerala politics 2025, bengal left front, tripura cpi(m)