WEST BENGAL-CPI(M) Stems the Tide

strata of society. Dynamic Centrism suffered a most grievous defeat, perhaps only a shade less than that suffered by the Syndicate. It is (rue that the DMK and its allies derived considerable advantage from being part of the general mainstream which bore alott Indira Gandhi. But in Tamil Nadu clearly they were main part of the mainstream. In this State as well it will be essential in the coming period to mobilise as extensive a front based on struggle as possible in order to push on to advance further to the Left. The DMK being what it is this will not happen automatically and a skilful use of the tactic of unity as well as struggle would be required.