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A million tonnes grains rot while millions remain hungry

What can one say about a society where 100's of millions of people go hungry to bed everyday and where recently a 1000 million kilograms grains, stored in government godowns, was found to be damaged and rotten? This is a massive amount of grains; sufficient to actually feed the starving for months! Despite India being considered as a global power, how can we have any self respect as a country if majority of our people are unable to afford two square meals a day?

The Lok Raj Samiti of Padgha constituted on August 8

On 8th August a meeting was held in a hall near the Rice Mill of Padgha village (Thane district, Maharashtra) to constitute the local Lok Raj Samiti. More than 150 people attended the meeting. A 20-member Executive Council was elected, which includes women and men, young and old. Members of Lok Raj Sangathan had come from Padgha as well as from many neighbouring villages. Some had come from as far away as Thane and Ulhasnagar.

Support the Just Demands of the All India Loco Running Staff of the Indian Railways!

Brothers and Sisters,
The All India Loco Running Staff Association representing more than 1 Lakh engine drivers of the Indian Railways is holding its National Convention in Mumbai on the 31st of August 2010. Mumbai was chosen since it was in this city that the heroic motormen struck work on May 3rd and 4th 2010 to protest their terrible working conditions. This two day strike completely paralysed the city and showed to the entire country the might of the united motormen of Mumbai.

SEEKING YOUR SUPPORT for the Workers' Struggle!

Workers including of the Viva Global Factory, including women were brutally beaten up with hockey sticks and lathis by goons called in by the Management of Viva Global, the Gurgaon based sweatshop apparel house. The incident happened this morning between 9:30 and 10:00 AM when workers were to enter the premises of the Factory, as part of a tripartite agreement between the Management of Viva Global, the Labour Department and the Garment and Allied Workers Union (GAWU).

Demonstration demanding repeal of AFSPA in Kashmir and Manipur

21082010(014)_0.jpgOn 21st August 2010, many organisations including Lok Raj Sangathan took to the street demanding the repeal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act, from Kashmir and Manipur.

A Successful Event on the Occasion of the 63rd Independence Year of India, Organized by LRS

MDK-15aug2010-lrs.jpgLok Raj Sangathan organized a day long cultural event at Madanpur Khadar on the occasion of Independence Day on the 15th August 2010. Hundreds of people as well as the residents of the resettlement colony participated in the event with zeal and enthusiasm. Resident youth and members of Lok Raj Sangathan participated in the event along with their friends and relatives.

Public meeting on reconstitution of Lokraj Samiti

100725_Scol Lok raj samiti Program 043.jpgLokraj Samiti was reconstituted at Sanjay Colony situated in the Okhla Industrial Area on the July 25th, 2010. Hundreds of people and the residents of the colony participated in the meeting with full zeal and enthusiasm. Members of Lok Raj Sangathan residing in the worker’s colony as well nearby colony represented their colonies and participated in the event.

The Nuclear (non-) Liability Bill, 2010

nuclear.jpgThe Nuclear (non-) Liabilities Bill is currently being reviewed by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Science and Technology, Environment & Forests. 

Open letter on the Representation of the People (Amendment) Bill, 2008

VoteMoney.jpgOppose the undemocratic move of government to more than double the security deposit for candidates in elections through an amendment to the Representation of Peoples Act. The government has proposed that the security deposit for candidates for general category seats for the Lok Sabha be raised from Rs 10,000 to Rs 25,000. India is supposed to be a democracy wherein every citizen has the right to elect and be elected... Any citizen should be able to stand in elections with a token deposit that he or she can afford.

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3 अगस्त 2010 राशन दफ्तर पर धरना

03082010(004).jpg3 अगस्त 2010 राशन दफ्तर के गेट पर राशन न बनाने के खिलाफ धरना दिया. लोक राज समीति के सदस्यों ने

Victory in the Struggle on Health Care

health.jpgIn the Tehsil of Nohar a district of Hanumangarh, Rajasthan, a struggle started in June demanding the right to basic health care has seen victory. At the initiative of Lok Raj Sangathan, the Sanyukt Swasth Kendra Bachao (Save the Health Care Centres) Sangharsh Samiti, including LRS and other like-minded organisations, was formed to carry forward the struggle.

Support the Struggle of the Motormen! Attack on one – is an Attack on All!

strike-motormen.jpgAddress by Lok Raj Sangathan (Maharashtra Samiti) and Kamgar Ekta Chalval, 18 July 2010.
Days before 26th January 2010, the motormen had given a notice about a one day strike. This was done in accordance with the laws of the country. At that time, the government had promised that it would immediately start discussion on the demands of the motormen. This was why the motormen called off their strike on 26th January.

LRS Delhi Chapter Meeting Concludes Successfully

IMG_4085.jpgOn 25th July 2010 the Delhi chapter of LRS organised a meeting where elections of new members, presentations and cultural programs were held.

लोक राज समिति (संजय कालोनी) का चुनाव जोशपूर्ण वातावरण में संपन्न

100725_Scol Lok raj samiti Program 007.jpg25 जुलाई, 2010 को दक्षिण दिल्ली के ओखला औद्योगिक क्षेत्र की संजय कालोनी में समिति चुनाव की जोशपूर्ण सभा को लोक राज संगठन के सर्व हिन्द परिषद के अध्यक्ष एस. राघवन ने संबोधित किया।

All India Strike Against Price Rise

Bandh-July-5-PICT0097.JPGOn 5 July 2010, people across India participated in the all India Strike against price rise.

 

You can view images from the strike on this page.

We mourn the passing away of Justice Siraj Mehfuz Daud

Justic-Daud_,memorial-1.jpgPresentation given by the Convenor of Lok Raj Sangathan, Shri Prakash Rao.

On May 10, 2010, Justice Siraj Mehfuz Daud breathed his last in Nagpur. The All India Council of the Lok Raj Sangathan mourns the passing away of Justice Daud. At the time of his death, Justice Daud was the Vice President of Lok Raj Sangathan.