Lok Samiti Organizes its Foundation Day

30 June 2024, Ranchi: On the occasions of 50th anniversary of Sampoorna Kranti appeal by Loknayak JayPrakash or JP, 47th anniversary of Lok Samiti-a non-political organization founded by JP and 169th anniversary Hul Divas, Jharkhand State Lok Samiti has organized a national convention a Ranchi.

This was chaired by Mr. Girija Satish (National President, Lok Samiti) who stressed upon connectivity with common people and to disseminate the ideology of Gandhi-Vinoba-JP among youths. He said that our young volunteers can get practical training through their activities at grassroots level and Lok Samiti can be a means of change for people. Also he has honored Mrs. Putul Kumari (President, Gaya District Lok Samiti), Mr. Angura Mahto (President, Saraikela-Kharsawan District Lok Samiti) and Mr. Shriniwas (a veteran journalist & agitator of JP movement) by presenting them mementoes & shawl. Mr. Girija Satish appreciated these persons for their dedication towards people’s welfare at the cost of personal gains.

During this national convention, Mr. Kaushal Ganesh Azad (National Coordinator, Lok Samiti) has placed some resolutions before the delegates and asked for their suggestions. He moved motions like Complete Ban upon Liquor across India, Law on MSP-increasing Kisan Samman Nidhi as Rs. 5,000 and loan waiver for farmers, Promotion of Cottage Industries, Old age pension as Rs. 3000, Improvement in Education System, Control over Inflation, End of communalism –casteism, Solidarity to all peaceful movements for equality, the Government of India’s initiatives towards ending the Russia-Ukraine, Palestine-Israel war and Organizational-financial strengthening of Lok Samiti. The house has supported these resolutions unanimously.

While addressing the convention, Dr. (Ms.) Amita from Guru Ghasidas Central University mentioned about women’s rights and systemic change by being a part of the system. Mr. Shriniwas expressed concern over privatization of health & education sectors. Likewise Mr. Upendra said about crisis over Gandhian thoughts and inclusiveness of India.

There were many other speakers like Mrs. Kranti Rasosh, Mrs. Manti Verma, Mrs. Kunti, Mrs. Meena, Mr. Wazir Ahmad, Mr. Vinod Sharma, Mr. Chandrabhushan, Mr. Sadan Singh, Sardar Situ Saluja, Mr. Mahesh Ajnabi, Mr. Rajendra Manjhi with others those expressed their views during the convention. Mr. Shivji Singh anchored the dais and Mr. Shankar Rana extended vote of thanks. There were about 80 delegates of Lok Samiti from different districts of Jharkhand-Bihar and Madhya Pradesh participated in this event.