Join Insaaf International in a silent, peace march on July 15 in Bhatinda, Punjab to emphasise the secular and democratic nature of our country and its long-lived tradition of brotherhood and religious tolerance. The ‘Sadbhawana March’ will commence from Teachers Home, Bhatinda at 11 am and after passing through the main bazaars of the city will conclude at the Babasaheb Ambedkar grounds near the district courts.

A large participation from members of the Christian, Sikh, Muslim and Hindu communities from Haryana, Rajasthan and Punjab is expected. Secular and democratic organisations and even political parties are participating in this ‘Sadbhawana March". A memorandum signed by groups and individuals from all over the world will be submitted to the President of India through the district collector, Bhatinda.

Text of the memorandum:

"Today India is faced with a threat to its unity, secularity, and sovereignty from fascist and fundamentalist forces. Secular organisations see the dangerous growth of fascism in the country. Insaaf International has launched a campaign to oppose and fight the forces of fascism, communalism, majoritarianism and of disintegration with whatever means at its disposal.

We call upon all the political leaders, democratic, secular and social organisations, educational institutions, social clubs and right thinking people to join the march."

Contact:

Dr. Vineeta Gupta, secretary, Insaaf International,

Kishori Ram Hospital Building, Basant Vihar, Bhatinda, Punjab, India
Phone 91-164-215400 (work), 91-164-253903 (home), Fax 91-164-214500
Email:vineetag@ch1.dot.net.in

Archived from Communalism Combat, July 2000. Year 7, No. 60, Breaking Barriers 1