Saturday, September 20, 2008

Karnataka Struggle Committee for Social Justice formed with the support of Minorities organizations. A state level network of Muslin Ngos and organizations, like minded individuals and organizations was formed in 2006. A secular Network comprises of 17 members state committee ,20 Distic Committes in Karnataka . Working on the issues of Cultural, economical, political and religious rights among Muslims in the state of Karnataka..
Defeat BJP and Save India rally:
During the 2004 assembly elections in Karnataka, under the leadership of progressive thinker Shri Muruga Rajaendra Shivashararna, intellectuals and progressive writers, Pro. Ravivarma Kumar, Pro. K. Ramadas, Dr. U.R. Anantha Murthy, Devanur Mahadeva, Gouri Lankesh, a rally was organized in 10 assembly constituencies of Bangalore 4,000 people participated in the rally.
Remembering Freedom fighter Tippu Sultan:
On his 207th death anniversary Social Transformation message of Tippu a programme was organized and 400 people were participated in the programme, Dr. U.R. Anantha Murthy inaugurated the programme and other chief guests were Dalit leader and intellectual Indudhar Honnapur, Mrs.Banu Mushtaq, President of Milli council Mr. Shafiulla.
Understanding Dalit movement through Autobiography of Dalits: A programme was organized on 27th June 2004:
Dalit literature in Kannada plays an important role in the history of Karnataka particularly with reference to the social movements. Understanding the cultural hegemony of Brahmanism ideology and countering through the Dalit auto biography, in Kannada language, 5 books have been published so-far on this issue. A review of these books was organized in Bangalore, the main speakers of the programme were, Shri Veerabhadra Channa Malla Swamiji, the then, Police director Subhash Bharani, intellectual and writer, Dr.Banjagere Jayaprakash, Dr. Mallepuram G Venkatesh of Hampi Kannada University and pro. Narasimhaih president Backward classes forum Karnataka.
Protest in front of Town hall Bangalore:
A protest was organized in front of town hall on November 2nd, 2004 to protest against Sangha parivar- Bhajaranga Dal and Umabharti on the issue of Baba budan giri and Tiranga rally. 700 people participated in the rally and other like minded organizations of Dalits, Backward Classes, All India Christian council and Democratic youth federation of India were also participated in the protest.
Dalit -Muslim unity:
On 9th January 2005, A state level conference was organized in Indian social Institute, Bangalore to bring Dalits and Muslims together to understand the importance of Dalit and Muslims unity and harmony. Dalit Voice Editor Mr. V.T. Rajashekhar, President of PUCL-K Mr. Hasan Mansur, General Secretary of Karnataka Urdu Teachers association Dr. Fyzulla Baig junaidi, General secretary of
Muslim advocate council mr.Ziakarnatake were participated in the programmer. The presentations of these guests
were collected and printed in the form of small booklet and distributed 1000 Kannada copies to the community.
Review of Anti Communal Legislation Central act :
On 20th of June 2007, a review programme on Anti Communal Act was organized in Bangalore. Programme was inaugurated by Rt. judge of high court of Karnataka justice Sadashiva. The chief speaker was Mrs. Aninta Ratnam director of Samvada, past chairman of Backward classes commission Dr. C.S. Dwarakanath.
Future Challenges of Secularism:
During the formation of JD(S) and BJP government in Karnataka, a seminar was organized in Bangalore to discuss the future challenges of Secularism in Karnataka. Around 240 people with different walk of life, like writers, intellectuals, dalit leaders and activists participated in the programme. The chief guest of the programme was Mr. Sidda Ramaiah, Ex deputy chief Minister of Karnataka. Other guests were K.B.Siddaiah,Dalit thinker, Mavalli Shankar Dalit leader, Pro. Ravi Varma Kumar, Senier advocate,.
Seminar on the Status of Muslim communities in Karnataka:
On July 9th, 2006 a programme was organized in Indian Social Institute(ISI) to give orientation for NGO‘s who are working with Muslims. 24 organizations participated during the programme which actively involved in development and welfare activities with Muslims. This programme was inaugurated by Rtd Justice of high court of Karnataka justice, Ko. Channa Basappa. Dr. Manohar Chndraprasad was presented a paper on caste, class and multi cultural back ground of Muslim communities. Mr. Abdul Rasheed, writer presented a paper on Indianization of Muslims. Mr. Siraj Ahamed editor of Islamic Voice presented a paper on Motivated Violence of government and Human rights with reference to Muslim community.
Campaign on the Religious rights of Muslim women:
During the month of June to November,Campaign on the Religious rights of Muslim women has been jointly organized and launched under the leadership of Pro. Hasnath Mansoor in Bangalore Urban, Rural and in Ramanagar Districts covering 18 slums, where majority of were Muslims. 18 workshops of 3days have been organized in the areas covering 900 women.
Understanding of Communalism in the context of Karnataka
A state level workshop on Understanding of communalism in the context of Karnataka was organized in Bangalore, 160 people belong to progressive, dalit thinkers,intellectuals were participated in the workshop. with the support of PUCL-K, NAPM, Indian Social Institute (ISI), Alternative Law Forum (ALF).
The main topics of the workshop includes;
1.Historical and Political background of Communalism in Karnataka.
2. Farmers movement of Karnataka
3. Dalit Movement of Karnataka
4. Back ward classes movement
5. communalization of Democracy
6. Experiences of communalism in Karnataka
7. strategies to combat and resisting communalism
Awareness campaign on Justice Rajendra Sachar commission report on Muslim And Jus. Ranganatha Mishra report :
During the month of January 2007 the campaign was launched and it was continued to may 2007. The main objective of the campaign was to create awareness among Muslim community on Justice Rajendra Sachar commission report on Muslim minorities. District level seminars were organized during the campaign and 5000 booklets on the issue were distributed in the state. Bangalore, Hassan, Chitradurga, Davangere, Dharwad and Koppal districts were covered during the campaign and at the district level different programmes were held.
Remembering Jalaluddin Rumi, a mystic Sufi Poet
In India Jalaluddin Rumi a mystic poet and Sufi played an important role to bring Dalit, Backword Communities and Muslims together through mysticism and spirituality particularly the tradition of Sufism has played historical role in India. A seminar was organized in Mythic society Bangalore to remember the contribution of Sufism and Jalaluddin particularly. Dr. U.R.Anantha Murthy and Devanur Mahadev, Pro. Ki.Ram. Nagaraj, Shudra Srinivas were among the guests.
Rally for Demanding reservation in private sector, in judiciary and demanding implementation of Justice Rajendra Sachar report:
On June 27th, 2007 a rally was organized in Bangalore 1500 people from the Muslim community were participated, Dalit leader and well known personality of Tamil Nadu Tol Trimavalavan , National president DPI and Paul Diwakar National Convenor NCDHR were one of the guests.
Muslim, Christian and Dalit Unity State level Conference in Bangalore:
A State level conference of Muslims, Christians and Dalits were organized in Bangalore on 28th June 2008, 2000 Peoples were gaddering and demanded:
1. 13% Budget allocation for development of Muslims Karnataka Budget.
2. Backward Muslims should be recognized under the category of Most backward Classes and political space and opportunities and reservation should be given to these communities.
Future Campaign/ Struggles of Struggle Committee for social justice will be based on these issues:
l Demanding political Reservation of Most Backward Muslim Communities and Dalit Muslims. Identifying Muslim communities which are socially, economically, and politically most backward.
l An the Muslim women rights, Demanding Muslim women development Directorate in the government.
l Networking among Dalit, Dalit Christion and Muslims organizations to bring communal harmony and Unitey for Karnataka State level
l Awarenes on the Sachar and Mishra Commissions Reports .
For this cause we are expected support, And we hope you join with this downtrodden peoples social justice process .

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