Azad Hind Mancha
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{{Infobox Indian political party|name=Azad Hind Mancha|colorcode=red|ideology=Marxism
Scientific Socialism
|split=All India Forward Bloc
|position=Left-wing
|eci=
|headquarters=Prashant Dasgupta Bhavan
Garia, Kolkata 700084
|flag=
|foundation=21 June 2022|party_logo=
|merged=
Communist Party of India (Marxist){{cn|date=June 2024}}
}}
Azad Hind Manch ({{translation}} Free Indian Platform) was an organization of rebels from the Forward Bloc who have resigned or been expelled from the party for questioning the "undemocratic functioning" and ideological deviations of the leadership.{{Cite web |title=একতরফা সিদ্ধান্তে দলীয় পতাকা থেকে উধাও কাস্তে-হাতুড়ি! ভাঙনের মুখে ফরওয়ার্ড ব্লক |url=https://www.sangbadpratidin.in/kolkata/flag-change-row-engulfs-forward-block-as-sickle-hammer-removed/ |access-date=2022-10-07 |website=sangbadpratidin |language=bn}} On 21 June 2022, the Azad Hind Manch was formed under the leadership of Ali Imran Ramz and other rebels.{{Cite web |last=সংবাদদাতা |first=নিজস্ব |title=Forward Bloc {{!}} Forward Bloc: নেতৃত্বকে কাঠগড়ায় তুলে দলের বাইরে ভিক্টরেরা |url=https://www.anandabazar.com/west-bengal/rebellion-in-forward-bloc-over-party-flag-change/cid/1351910 |access-date=2022-10-07 |website=www.anandabazar.com |language=bn}}
"The red flag with the image of a leaping tiger with a hammer and sickle is the original flag" is which they will carry forward.{{Cite web |date=2022-06-21 |title=ফরওয়ার্ড ব্লকে পতাকা বিদ্রোহ, ভিক্টরদের সাসপেন্ড করল পার্টি, আজ কী দেখবে কলকাতা Forward Bloc Protest At Kolkata |url=https://www.thewall.in/news/state/forward-bloc-protest-at-kolkata/ |access-date=2022-10-07 |language=en-US}} They have called for an ideological struggle against the "imposition" of the absurd doctrine of "Subhasvad" on the party workers.{{Cite web |title=AIFB Flag Controversy : নেতাজির আদর্শ মেনে পতাকায় বদল মানল না ফরওয়ার্ড ব্লকের বিক্ষুব্ধরা |url=https://www.etvbharat.com/bengali/west-bengal/city/kolkata/forward-bloc-flag-controversy-on-83rd-foundation-day/wb20220622201432435435241 |access-date=2022-10-07 |website=ETV Bharat News|date=22 June 2022 |language=bn}}
Activities
- On 22 June, when the Forward Bloc called for the hoisting of the new flag, rebels celebrated the foundation day of the AIFB with the original flag in about 10 districts of the state.{{Cite web |last=Gupta |first=Apromeya Datta |date=2022-06-21 |title=ফরওয়ার্ড ব্লকে পতাকা বিদ্রোহ, ভিক্টর–সহ পাঁচ রাজ্য কমিটির নেতা সাসপেন্ড |url=https://bangla.hindustantimes.com/bengal/kolkata/forward-block-suspended-five-leaders-due-to-flag-agitation-31655793008797.html |access-date=2022-10-08 |website=Hindustantimes Bangla |language=bn}}
- On 25 June, a civil protest march called by the Left Front in Calcutta demanding the release of Teesta Setalvad did not show any front-line leaders of the Forward Bloc, but the 'Azad Hind Manch' of rebels led by Ali Imran Ramz (Victor) arrived there to join it. Victor told Biman Bose that they want to continue with the Left Front.{{Cite web |last=সংবাদদাতা |first=নিজস্ব |title=Teesta Setalvad {{!}} Teesta Shetalvad: তিস্তার মুক্তি চেয়ে পথে নামল বামেরা |url=https://www.anandabazar.com/west-bengal/left-on-the-streets-protesting-the-arrest-of-teesta-shetalvad/cid/1353082 |access-date=2022-10-07 |website=www.anandabazar.com |language=bn}}
- On 22 July, they held a memorial meeting for Dr. Barun Mukherji who passed away on 10 July at Bharat Sabha Hall. AHM leader Sudip Banerjee said "We think there are two main reasons behind the formation of Azad Hind Manch. First, integrity of leadership and second, ideals. Dr. Barun Mukherjee is our leader in both these matters. His integrity is unquestionable. Which today's leadership does not even have a drop."{{Cite web |date=2022-07-25 |title=দলের আগেই ফরওয়ার্ড ব্লক নেতার স্মরণ সভা বিক্ষুব্ধদের, চড়ছে পারদ |url=https://bengali.news18.com/news/kolkata/forward-bloc-leaders-ashok-ghosh-birthday-celebration-sdg-855740.html |access-date=2022-10-08 |website=News18 Bengali |language=bn}}
- On 29 July, although earlier Azad Hind Manch meetings were held in various districts, the first meeting was held at the district office of the Forward Bloc in Chakulia, the base of rebel leader Victor.{{fact|date=July 2024}}
- On 30 July, AHM participated in the 'Chor Dharo Jail Bharo' program with the CPIM in Chankulia.{{fact|date=July 2024}}
- On 12 September, under the banner of the Bankura Area Committee, the Communist Party of India (Marxist) along with the Azad Hind Manch organized a joint anti-corruption deputation in the panchayat with massive crowds.{{fact|date=July 2024}}