There is hope
Briefly

Progressive platforms focusing on basic human needs are gaining traction worldwide amidst severe global challenges. The success of Zohran Mamdani in New York's mayoral primary by addressing economic issues highlights a shift towards prioritizing people over profit. In the UK, Zack Polanski's leadership bid for the Green Party has revitalized member engagement with calls to curb corporate influence. Similarly, India's Congress party made significant strides by proposing income support and health insurance, countering the ruling BJP's impact and signaling a notable change in political dynamics.
Across the icy ground of political repression, the green shoots of possibility are poking through, with movements pointing towards a paradigm shift that places people before profit.
Zohran Mamdani was successful in the Democratic Party's primary election because he focused on economic difficulties and promised foundational basics like public transport and childcare.
Zack Polanski's bid to lead the Green Party has seen membership jump by 8 percent, rallying progressives to rein in corporate power and serve the 99 percent.
In India, the Congress party promised unconditional income support and universal health insurance in their efforts to stem the BJP's influence, showing a shift in political strategies.
Read at www.aljazeera.com
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