It is widely used among all leftist (communist) parties of India, e.g., Communist Party of India (Marxist), Communist Party of India, Revolutionary Socialist Party (India), Forward Bloc and others. The Hungarian word for comrade is elvtárs; elv means 'principle' or 'tenet' while társ means 'fellow'.

Who is called comrade?

a person who shares in one's activities, occupation, etc.; companion, associate, or friend. a fellow member of a fraternal group, political party, etc. a member of the Communist Party or someone with strongly leftist views.

Is a comrade a friend?

The definition of a comrade is a friend or someone who shares interests with another. An example of a comrade is a best friend. An example of comrades are two people in the same book club. A fellow socialist, communist or other very politically leftist person.