– Raheem Khan
Jaipur: The state-level Constitution Protection, Goodwill, and Brotherhood Conference organised by Dalit, Adivasi, Minority, and Women’s Repression Resistance Movement of Rajasthan at Pink City Press Club concluded here Sunday. The event focused on safeguarding the Constitution from communal forces and fostering harmony and brotherhood across the nation.
A dedicated panel oversaw the formal proceedings, comprising Sawai Singh, Mohammad Nazimuddin, retired judge T.C. Rahul, Sabiha Parveen, Dulichand Meena, and Kishen Meghwal.
Around 250 selected representatives from 17 districts attended, representing various organisations aligned with the Repression Resistance Movement.
The conference presented a foundational document, or “basis paper,” addressing the movement’s political ideology, future goals, and strategies for state-wide expansion. Dr. Sanjay “Madhav” outlined the political and ideological aspects, while Mr. Ahmed detailed the action plan.
A total of 35 representatives contributed to an extensive discussion, emphasising the movement’s outreach to villages, towns, and neighbourhoods across Rajasthan.
After thorough deliberation, the conference unanimously adopted the basis paper.
The conference finalised an ambitious three-month programme to strengthen grassroots efforts: By January 31, 2025, collective meetings will be held at division, district, tehsil, village, and town levels; Such Conferences will take place at district and tehsil levels by March 31, 2025; Formation of goodwill and brotherhood committees at the city, village, and tehsil levels following the conferences; Distribution of leaflets, posters, and social media outreach to counter divisive ideologies; Active campaigns to expose and resist communal and caste-based politics; and Enhanced coordination with women’s, workers’, students’, and farmers’ movements to unify struggles against oppression.
The conference unanimously adopted resolutions to demand ₹50 lakh compensation to victims of the Bhankrota fire, a government job for a family dependent, and strict action against those responsible; to condemn attacks on minority Hindus in Bangladesh and violence against tribals in Chhattisgarh and the ongoing unrest in Manipur; to demand immediate release of political prisoners and unconditional release of students from BHU and innocent villagers from Samravata in Tonk district; and to demand for strict enforcement of the Places of Worship Act, 1991.
Key speakers included Dr. B.M. Sharma, Kavita Shrivastava, Vakkar Ahmed, Advocate Saad Ali, J.P. Poonia, Dinbandhu Jatav, and others who shared their perspectives and reinforced their commitment to the movement’s goals.
The event was conducted by Muzammil Rizvi, Sumitra Chopra, and Naveed Meenakshi Zaidi, ensuring a productive and impactful session.
