I was not a communist, but always admired the communists for their courage of conviction. Promod Dasgupta or EMS were men of sterling character. Men with their strength of character are no more available with the Communist Parties. Who all we have now? Pinarai Vijayan. This great character should be in jail for all the money he has made from different deals, and the party cannot do a thing against him. He has the money and the muscle to browbeat any one who opposes him. Bardhan has no reason to be optimistic. The enrollment in the communist parties has dwindled. I foresee only a decline in their presence and influence in the country.
