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The Lok Raj Samiti of Padgha constituted on August 8

Posted Sun, 2010-08-29 02:01 by admin

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.

SEEKING YOUR SUPPORT for the Workers' Struggle!

Posted Sun, 2010-08-29 01:44 by admin

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

Posted Tue, 2010-08-24 15:25 by admin

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

Posted Thu, 2010-08-19 10:44 by admin

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.

India@63 – Are we really politically free?

Posted Tue, 2010-08-17 09:04 by S Raghavan

Sixty three years of Indian independence has meant different things for different sections of the people.

3 अगस्त 2010 राशन दफ्तर पर धरना

Posted Fri, 2010-08-13 18:12 by admin

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

The Nuclear (non-) Liability Bill, 2010

Posted Tue, 2010-08-10 12:23 by admin

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

Public meeting on reconstitution of Lokraj Samiti

Posted Fri, 2010-08-06 00:19 by admin

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.

Victory in the Struggle on Health Care

Posted Fri, 2010-08-06 00:09 by admin

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!

Posted Sun, 2010-08-01 19:01 by admin

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.