1.   Indian communists on Sunday called for nationwide protests against the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, saying its economic policies were causing price increases.

2.   Indian communists are the most vocal opponents of the reforms, which have won international acclaim.

3.   Indian communists joined the federal government here for the first time Friday when Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda expanded the month-old cabinet of his coalition government.

4.   Indian communists meet to discuss amendments in the finance proposals in the federal budget which is to be ratified in parliament on Wednesday.

5.   Indian communists, who are partners in the United Front, have also said they would ask Gujral to make changes in the tax-cutting budget.

6.   Indian communists could for the first time join a possible coalition government after general elections in April-May, a veteran Marxist said Monday.

7.   Indian communists have a limited national appeal, but enjoy a lot of political clout because of their ability to influence the decisions of centrist parties.

8.   Indian communists have forced New Delhi to backtrack on a proposal to privatise power transmission, The Economic Times reported Wednesday.

9.   Indian communists on Saturday threatened to withdraw parliamentary support to the government if New Delhi opened up the state-owned insurance industry to private competition.

10.   Indian communists, playing an increasingly assertive role in national politics, hope to emerge as kingmakers after parliamentary elections widely expected to result in a hung verdict.