Dear Friends, The Sapta Kranti Vichar Yatra, being held under the auspices of the Dr। Ram Manohar Lohia Birth Centenary Celebrations Committee, will arrive in Delhi on the evening of 10 October। By then it would have covered 22 States of the country in its marathon 63 day travel। It is indeed a unique experiment to spread the thought of Dr। Lohia and the message of socialism to the younger generation। Comrades in Delhi have the privilege of receiving the yatris at the end of their historic journey. A small meeting was therefore held on 29 August to discuss the tentative program of the yatris in the national capital, in order to give them a rousing welcome which they richly deserve. It was attended, among others, by Prof. Ajt Jha of the Samajwadi Jan Prishad, , Dr. Raghubir Singh Kapoor, leader of the Socialist Front, Danish Ali, Secretary General of the Janata Dal (Secular), Viay Pratap of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, Subhash Bhatnagar of Nirman Mazdoor Panchayat, Bupendra Singh Rawat of the NAPM, Prof. Shyam Sunder Pasrija, General Secretary of the Socialist Janata Party, Rakesh Kumar of Lok Janshkti Party and Surendra Mohan. Dr. Raghubir Singh Kapoor presided over the meeting. As the yatris are entering Delhi from Meerut side, it was felt that they be received at the Maharajpur Chowk on U.P. Delhi border. Vijay Pratap offered to host them in the Jansatta apartment and give all those present good refreshment. The following program was proposed for 11 and12 October: 11 October 1. Discussion on the Youth movement at the Gandhi Peace Foundation or Rajendra Bhawwan Time 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 2. Birth anniversary of Jai Prakash Narayan at NRMU office, 12 Chelmsford Road Time: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. 3. A Mohalla meeting at Sitaram Bazar or nearby Time: 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. 12 October 1. Meeting at the Jamia Millia University at 11 a.m. (tentative) If it is settled, then some yatris will address it. 2. General meeting at Mavalankar Hall from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 3. Students’ meeting at the JNU from 8 pm. to 10 p.m. (Tentative) The above program has been chalked out keeping in view that 11 October is Sunday and the Universities would have a holiday. Moreover, the Delhi University is closed every year from 1 October to 15October. Another consideration is that about 1500 to 2000 persons are expected to arrive in Delhi from outside to greet the yatris. Arrangements of the boarding and lodging of the yatris have to be made on 10, 11 and 12 October. Moreover, arrangements will need to be made for boarding and lodging of those comrades who come here from outside. Comrade Harbhajan Singh, General Secretary of the NRMU has promised o help in these respects. It was decided to mobilize all socialist colleagues in Delhi in strength. For this purpose, a big meeting will be held on 19 September at 3 p.m. at 12 Chelmsford Road. (The location of the meeting will be finalized within the next two or three days). It was estimated that the total expenditure will be Rs 50, 000, apart from the rental charges for the Mavalankar Hall and the GPF or Rajendra Bhawan. These will come to 40, 000 rupees. Promises of Rs. 28,000 were made in the meeting. It is expected that the issue will be raised in the meeting on 19 September. In the meantime, those friends who could not join the meeting on 29 August will be requested to subscribe. Yours sincerely, Surendra Mohan
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Yatra in Andhra Pradesh
Yatra in Andhra Pradesh
Comrade Ravela Somayya informed me on phone today that the Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Sapta Kranti Vichar Yatra left Andhra Pradesh today morning to proceed to Maharashtra. In Andhra Pradesh, the yatris visited Nellore, Guntur, Vijaywada, Khammam, Warangal, Hyderabad, Nizamabad and Adilabad. They addressed two meetings a day, thus covering ten meetings. A large number of old socialists, some of them above 70 years of age who had seen J.P. and Lohia, gathered in these meetings.
In Nellore, the students of the local college received the yatris, heard their songs, witnessed the nukkar natak and held discussions. In Khammam, a meeting was held in the local post graduate Centre. The local M.P., Shri Nageshwar Rao who is the TDP parliamentary party leader in Lok Sabha, was with the yatris and made all arrangements for their stay. In Adilabad, there was a well attended meeting of the lawyers.
While in Hyderabad, Sharad Pittie, son of the famous socialist leader and publisher of Dr. Lohia’s writings Badri Vishal Pittie, donated fifty thousand rupees for the yatra expenses. Comrade Ravela Somayya gave Dr. Lohia’s books in Hindi worth ten thousand rupees.
Com. Somayya has brought out a book on Dr. Lohia in Telugu and plans to publish another book next month.
After the conclusion of the yatris’ visit to the southern states, Dr. Sunilam, overwhelmed by the response, suggested that a South India conference of all socialist comrades should be held in Hyderabad or Bangalore. Comrade Somayya feels that Bangalore will be better as it is situated in the centre.
Surendra Mohan
Comrade Ravela Somayya informed me on phone today that the Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Sapta Kranti Vichar Yatra left Andhra Pradesh today morning to proceed to Maharashtra. In Andhra Pradesh, the yatris visited Nellore, Guntur, Vijaywada, Khammam, Warangal, Hyderabad, Nizamabad and Adilabad. They addressed two meetings a day, thus covering ten meetings. A large number of old socialists, some of them above 70 years of age who had seen J.P. and Lohia, gathered in these meetings.
In Nellore, the students of the local college received the yatris, heard their songs, witnessed the nukkar natak and held discussions. In Khammam, a meeting was held in the local post graduate Centre. The local M.P., Shri Nageshwar Rao who is the TDP parliamentary party leader in Lok Sabha, was with the yatris and made all arrangements for their stay. In Adilabad, there was a well attended meeting of the lawyers.
While in Hyderabad, Sharad Pittie, son of the famous socialist leader and publisher of Dr. Lohia’s writings Badri Vishal Pittie, donated fifty thousand rupees for the yatra expenses. Comrade Ravela Somayya gave Dr. Lohia’s books in Hindi worth ten thousand rupees.
Com. Somayya has brought out a book on Dr. Lohia in Telugu and plans to publish another book next month.
After the conclusion of the yatris’ visit to the southern states, Dr. Sunilam, overwhelmed by the response, suggested that a South India conference of all socialist comrades should be held in Hyderabad or Bangalore. Comrade Somayya feels that Bangalore will be better as it is situated in the centre.
Surendra Mohan
Lohia panel wants Kannada in courts
Lohia panel wants Kannada in courts
Special Correspondent
The former MLA from Madhya Pradesh Sunilam, writer U.R. Ananthamurthy (centre) and the former Speaker Krishna paying tributes to Ram Manohar Lohia in Bangalore on Saturday.
BANGALORE: The Ram Manohar Lohia Birth Centenary Celebrations Committee has made out a case for using Kannada as the administrative language in all courts, including the High Court, in the State.
Speaking after inaugurating a convention organised as part of Ram Manohar Lohia’s Saptakranti Yatra here on Saturday, socialist movement leader from Madhya Pradesh and former MLA Sunilam regretted the domination of English in the proceedings of various courts in the country. The regional language should necessarily become the administrative language in courts. “We can’t have an imperialistic language in courts,” he said. Dr. Sunilam, who is a member of the Ram Manohar Lohia Birth Centenary Celebrations Committee, regretted the Law Commission’s decision of dismissing a proposal to make Hindi the administrative language in the Supreme Court.
He appealed to the people to launch a struggle against increasing “fees” and “donation” burden imposed by educational institutions. “A seat in a medical college in Karnataka costs Rs. 50 lakh. This is nothing but commercialisation of education, which the Government should stop by coming out with regulations,” he said.
Jnanpith Award winner U.R. Ananthamurthy said Lohia’s concept of socialism was still relevant.
The former Speaker Krishna presided over the convention.
Special Correspondent
The former MLA from Madhya Pradesh Sunilam, writer U.R. Ananthamurthy (centre) and the former Speaker Krishna paying tributes to Ram Manohar Lohia in Bangalore on Saturday.
BANGALORE: The Ram Manohar Lohia Birth Centenary Celebrations Committee has made out a case for using Kannada as the administrative language in all courts, including the High Court, in the State.
Speaking after inaugurating a convention organised as part of Ram Manohar Lohia’s Saptakranti Yatra here on Saturday, socialist movement leader from Madhya Pradesh and former MLA Sunilam regretted the domination of English in the proceedings of various courts in the country. The regional language should necessarily become the administrative language in courts. “We can’t have an imperialistic language in courts,” he said. Dr. Sunilam, who is a member of the Ram Manohar Lohia Birth Centenary Celebrations Committee, regretted the Law Commission’s decision of dismissing a proposal to make Hindi the administrative language in the Supreme Court.
He appealed to the people to launch a struggle against increasing “fees” and “donation” burden imposed by educational institutions. “A seat in a medical college in Karnataka costs Rs. 50 lakh. This is nothing but commercialisation of education, which the Government should stop by coming out with regulations,” he said.
Jnanpith Award winner U.R. Ananthamurthy said Lohia’s concept of socialism was still relevant.
The former Speaker Krishna presided over the convention.
“Stop acquiring land for special economic zones”
Yatra to create awareness of social disparities comes to Tiruchi
talk: Sunilam, former MLA, who is leading a yatra in connection with the Dr.Ram Manohar Lohia birth anniversary celebrations, speaking at a seminar in Tiruchi on Friday.
TIRUCHI: Farmers should unite to fight against World Trade Agreement regime which would have an adverse impact on the agriculture sector, observed Sunilam, former MLA, who arrived here as part of the Saptkranti Vichar Yatra from Mumbai to New Delhi to commemorate the birth centenary of Dr.Ram Manohar Lohia.
Speaking at seminar on Protection of Right to Livelihood, organised by the Federation of Unorganised Sector Workers and other partner organisations here on Saturday, Mr.Sunilam, who heads the Farmers Struggle Committee, also opposed the Tamil Nadu State Agricultural Council Act and demanded a halt to acquisition of farm lands for establishing special economic zones.
The government should fix the minimum support price for paddy at Rs.1,500 a quintal.
The yatra, intended to spread the message of Dr.Ram Manohar Lohia, covering various States began at the August Kranti Maidan at Mumbai on August 9 and would culminate at New Delhi on October 12.
The yatra was meant to create awareness of the social disparities highlighted by Dr.Lohia and his message of reform.
The yatris, including youths, travel by vehicles to promote the ideals of Gandhiji and Lohia.
The major demands put forward by them included scrapping of SEZ policy, recognition of farmers as skilled labourers and ensuring a monthly income of Rs.10,000 a month to them, use of regional language as working language in all courts and free compulsory and uniform education till higher secondary level.
R.Geetha, Coordinator, Southern Region, National Campaign Committee for Unorganised Sector Workers, V.Maheswaran, State joint secretary, Federation of Unorganised Sector Workers, spoke.
Yatra to create awareness of social disparities comes to Tiruchi
talk: Sunilam, former MLA, who is leading a yatra in connection with the Dr.Ram Manohar Lohia birth anniversary celebrations, speaking at a seminar in Tiruchi on Friday.
TIRUCHI: Farmers should unite to fight against World Trade Agreement regime which would have an adverse impact on the agriculture sector, observed Sunilam, former MLA, who arrived here as part of the Saptkranti Vichar Yatra from Mumbai to New Delhi to commemorate the birth centenary of Dr.Ram Manohar Lohia.
Speaking at seminar on Protection of Right to Livelihood, organised by the Federation of Unorganised Sector Workers and other partner organisations here on Saturday, Mr.Sunilam, who heads the Farmers Struggle Committee, also opposed the Tamil Nadu State Agricultural Council Act and demanded a halt to acquisition of farm lands for establishing special economic zones.
The government should fix the minimum support price for paddy at Rs.1,500 a quintal.
The yatra, intended to spread the message of Dr.Ram Manohar Lohia, covering various States began at the August Kranti Maidan at Mumbai on August 9 and would culminate at New Delhi on October 12.
The yatra was meant to create awareness of the social disparities highlighted by Dr.Lohia and his message of reform.
The yatris, including youths, travel by vehicles to promote the ideals of Gandhiji and Lohia.
The major demands put forward by them included scrapping of SEZ policy, recognition of farmers as skilled labourers and ensuring a monthly income of Rs.10,000 a month to them, use of regional language as working language in all courts and free compulsory and uniform education till higher secondary level.
R.Geetha, Coordinator, Southern Region, National Campaign Committee for Unorganised Sector Workers, V.Maheswaran, State joint secretary, Federation of Unorganised Sector Workers, spoke.
Friday, August 28, 2009
Dear friend,
The yatra is having good response and publicity. I was told that they are collecting a thousand or two every day and in Karnataka they were given Rs. 36,000/- and in Hyderabad Rs. 50,000/-. I am sure in other states too they will get money.
Please keep in touch.
Yours sincerely,
G. G. Parikh
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
On the yatra फ्रंट-
On the yatra front
There is some news from the yatris. The response is very encouraging. In Goa there was some delay at the border because the yatris felt that the entry for our vehicles should be waived, but it had to be paid. However, it became news and it is possible that the state will return the money. And the yatra got very good response in Karnataka. In addition to functions, where people gathered to remember Dr. Lohia and listen to yatris, they donated a handsome sum of Rs. 36,000/- to finance the yatra.
And Kerala, the Gods own country, had its own way of welcoming the yatra. It lined up 125 cars to lead the bus carrying the yatris.
Going by the response, the way Dr. Lohia is remembered, and the Saptakranti Vichars are arousing interest, the signs are that the pro-poor politics is possible.
There is some news from the yatris. The response is very encouraging. In Goa there was some delay at the border because the yatris felt that the entry for our vehicles should be waived, but it had to be paid. However, it became news and it is possible that the state will return the money. And the yatra got very good response in Karnataka. In addition to functions, where people gathered to remember Dr. Lohia and listen to yatris, they donated a handsome sum of Rs. 36,000/- to finance the yatra.
And Kerala, the Gods own country, had its own way of welcoming the yatra. It lined up 125 cars to lead the bus carrying the yatris.
Going by the response, the way Dr. Lohia is remembered, and the Saptakranti Vichars are arousing interest, the signs are that the pro-poor politics is possible.
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Senior Socialist leaders inaugurate the Sapta Kranti Yatra
Senior Socialist leaders inaugurate the Sapta Kranti Yatra
The birth centenary of the eminent socialist leader Dr, Ram Manohar Lohia has inspired a large number of socialist leaders and workers to organize several events at various places. Thirty young persons have set off on the Dr. Lohia Sapta Kranti Yatra from the Agast Kranti maidan yesterday, on the Quit India day. They will be visiting 20 states all over the country and end the yatra on 12 October, the death anniversary of the legendary leader. The yatris belong to the Rashtra Sewa Dal and the Yusuf Meherally Yuva Biradari.
The yatris joined the celebrations of the Quit India day in the Agast Kranti Maidan where Justice (Retired) Chandra Shekhar Dharmadhikari, and freedom fighters Dr. Shanti Patel, ex M.P., Dr. G.G. Parikh and Captain Abbas Ali of the Indian National Army as also senior socialist leader Surendra Mohan ex M.P. greeted them, while recalling the sacrifices of the freedom fighters who had laid down their lives or had suffered imprisonment in the Quit India struggle and the Indian National Army led by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.
Later, distinguished socialist leader and ex Defence Minister George Fernandes, M.P., Vidya Chavan, Jaya Jauitly, Abu Azmi of the Samajwadi Party, Hussain Dalwai, ex Minister, Bharat Latkar, President of the Rashtra Sewa Dal, Abbas Ali, Surendra Mohan and Dr. G.G. Parikh bade farewell to the yatris. Dr. Sunilam, ex MLA and a prominent leader of the young socialist yatris explained the inspiration of the yatra and thanked Dr. G.G. Parikh, President of the Yusuf Meherally Centre for taking pains in helping the yatris’ preparation. He expressed the hope that during the yatra, the yatris would be able to establish close interaction with several people’s struggles going on in the country. He also said that one of the yatrais’ objectives was to find five thousand new young recruits for the socialist movement.
On behalf of the yatris, Devidas Patil of the RSD and Guddi, on behalf of the Yuwa Biradari, expressed their determination to achieve the objectives of the yatra. They and some other speakers pointed out the disarray among socialists and wished that all socialists achieve unification in one political party.
The meeting was presided by Dr. Shanti Patel and conducted by Madhu Mohite
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The birth centenary of the eminent socialist leader Dr, Ram Manohar Lohia has inspired a large number of socialist leaders and workers to organize several events at various places. Thirty young persons have set off on the Dr. Lohia Sapta Kranti Yatra from the Agast Kranti maidan yesterday, on the Quit India day. They will be visiting 20 states all over the country and end the yatra on 12 October, the death anniversary of the legendary leader. The yatris belong to the Rashtra Sewa Dal and the Yusuf Meherally Yuva Biradari.
The yatris joined the celebrations of the Quit India day in the Agast Kranti Maidan where Justice (Retired) Chandra Shekhar Dharmadhikari, and freedom fighters Dr. Shanti Patel, ex M.P., Dr. G.G. Parikh and Captain Abbas Ali of the Indian National Army as also senior socialist leader Surendra Mohan ex M.P. greeted them, while recalling the sacrifices of the freedom fighters who had laid down their lives or had suffered imprisonment in the Quit India struggle and the Indian National Army led by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.
Later, distinguished socialist leader and ex Defence Minister George Fernandes, M.P., Vidya Chavan, Jaya Jauitly, Abu Azmi of the Samajwadi Party, Hussain Dalwai, ex Minister, Bharat Latkar, President of the Rashtra Sewa Dal, Abbas Ali, Surendra Mohan and Dr. G.G. Parikh bade farewell to the yatris. Dr. Sunilam, ex MLA and a prominent leader of the young socialist yatris explained the inspiration of the yatra and thanked Dr. G.G. Parikh, President of the Yusuf Meherally Centre for taking pains in helping the yatris’ preparation. He expressed the hope that during the yatra, the yatris would be able to establish close interaction with several people’s struggles going on in the country. He also said that one of the yatrais’ objectives was to find five thousand new young recruits for the socialist movement.
On behalf of the yatris, Devidas Patil of the RSD and Guddi, on behalf of the Yuwa Biradari, expressed their determination to achieve the objectives of the yatra. They and some other speakers pointed out the disarray among socialists and wished that all socialists achieve unification in one political party.
The meeting was presided by Dr. Shanti Patel and conducted by Madhu Mohite
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