Over 50 leading activists from Vasai tehsil of Palghar district and the adjoining Bhiwandi tehsil of Thane district, some of whom were village Sarpanches and Gram Panchayat members, who were with the left 17 years earlier but had since been in other political formations, once again attended this convention organized by the All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS). They were warmly welcomed by giving them a red scarf and a red rose each, amidst cheers from the wider crowd. They will now first begin working in the AIKS and other mass fronts.
This Struggle Convention organized by the AIKS at Ashagad in Dahanu tehsil of Palghar district on 11 April, which is also the foundation day of AIKS, apart from being the birth anniversary of Mahatma Jotirao Phule. Over 1500 peasants attended, including a large number of women and youth.
The Convention was addressed by Dr Ashok Dhawale, Dr Ajit Nawale, Kisan Gujar, Vinod Nikole, MLA, and others. It decided to intensify the struggle on various vital land issues and other peasant issues.
AIKS Struggle Convention at Wada, Maharashtra on April 12
A AIKS Struggle Convention was also held at Kiravli in Wada tehsil of Palghar district on the next day, April 12. Over 1300 peasants attended from 7 tehsils, including a large number of women and youth. The Convention was addressed by Dr Ashok Dhawale, Dr Ajit Nawale, Kisan Gujar, Vinod Nikole, MLA, Kiran Gahala, Chandu Dhangda, and others. It decided to intensify the struggle on various vital land and other peasant issues.
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