India, Dec. 27 -- CPI General Secretary D Raja on Friday called for Left unity, as he stressed creating a "socialist India" and saving the country from "fascist" forces.

Addressing an event at Ajoy Bhawan, the headquarters of the Communist Party of India (CPI), to mark the 101st foundation day of the party, Raja said big challenges lie ahead and stressed the need to intensify the struggle to "save the nation".

"One must understand the challenges we are facing today very seriously. In the last 100 years, the party faced many setbacks. Many groups emerged, and the Communist movement stands split today," he said. "How long this can continue? The Left movement stands divided... During the British time, we were fighting and putting in effort...