"We are on the same crossroads as we were 125 years before as far as issues related to working class and their problems" said Baljinder Sekhon(North American Rationalist Society) while narrating the historic event of Hay Market, Chicago in 1886. Arif Raza, from Committee of Progressive Pakistani Canadian emphasized the need to get organized while putting up a united fight against the onslaught of Capital. Kulwinder Khehra (Kalma da Kafila) explained the pathetic working conditions of immigrant labor in Canada, equating farm workers situation of Canadian Farm workers with Punjab's farm workers. Chandra Rai from Progressive Nepalese in America also gave accounts of his country and the dismal conditions of working class.Dr Hardeep Singh explained the impact of austerity measures implied to Health sector and its implication on the working class. Surjit Sahota (Indo-Canadian Workers Association) gave detailed account of role of the left parties in Indian subcontinent and their role in freedom struggle. Balraj Shokar, newly elected convener of North American Rational Society said in his keynote speech that its high time to demand complete separation of religion from State, he outrightly rejected the rise of RSS in Indian polity and called upon all left and democratic forces to dislodge Modi Govt at soonest. Dave McKee, Leader of Communist Party of Canada Ontario also explained the implications of ongoing treaty called TPP. He also condemn the Liberal policies in Middle East, sale of Canadian Arms to Saudi regime.
Comrade Harinder Hundal made a compassionate appeal for the fund to the public and people gave a generous donation of $350.00
Baljit Bains, Sumeet Bains brothers sang a revolutionary song of revolutionary poet Jaimal Singh Padda who was shot down by terrorist in Punjab.
Brampton May Day Committee which represents more than eight grass root organizations successfully celebrated May Day consecutively second year. More than fifty people attended the three and half hour long program. Ex MLA Sukhdev Singh from Punjabi Sabhyachar Mach also came to the dais. Wilfred Szczesny (Organizer of GTA West Club CPC) conducted the event in a professional way. Content wise,It was rich program and successful in terms of turn out. Many entertainer could not show up since they were busy in other programs in Toronto, Brampton May Day Committee will take a note of it for future and ensure there is no clash of the dates for participants. Senior trade unionist leader Baldev Padam came to the podium to say Word of Thanks.
Attended a program to mark 106th International Women's Day organized by North American Tarksheel Society and listened superb presentation of Ms Kulwinder Gill ex Professor Guelph University who clearly defined gender inequalities in Canadian society. Working women folks are working 40 to 45 hours extra in baby care and household cores while her counterparts does 20 to 25 hours only. Wage inequalities is 68% in comparison to men shows the studies. Surinder Shokar presentation was unique in her own ways and defined the problem in historical context and connected it to the problems of modern capitalism where women folks along with working class is a victim of low wages and no social security etc. Early age marriages are really major challenge before women in developing countries of Asia and Africa. 50,000 women dies due to pregnancy complications followed by Nigeria where 40,000 women dies annually.
North American Rationalist Society is undoubtedly doing a great job in raising these issues as they see political and religious systems are working hand in hand to main status quo to repress women folks. One speaker rightly pointed out that when we marry our sons we try to find most beautiful bride but beauty is gone once bride spends few months in Canada.
Credit goes to the Sikh community which has a space to deliberate on social issues with a rational approach while we see a complete black out in our Indian communities who are not fighting cultural backwardness per se. Muslims,Hindus and others should also strive to pave ways for a rational approach in daily day today life without that they are cursed to live backward and marginalized politically, socially and of course economically for sure. Harjit Bedi was amongst senior most poet who recited his poetry apart from others who sang some songs. Let's hope for the best..we have a long way to go ahead. Dr Baljinder Sekhon also spoke briefly and and Nachhater Singh Badesha conducted the proceedings of the event.
What a great day!!! International Women's Day was celebrated with great fervor here in Brampton today. Speacial thanks to Surjit Kaur and Arooj Aarooj Sumeet Sahota who became the poetic voice of Brampton to raise the question against prevalent atrocious atmosphere of our society. Ms Sarabjit Kaur was absolutely candid in her speech that socialism is the only choice left for complete liberation of women folk. Comrade Harparminder Gadri really enthralled the audience by reciting famous poem of Punjabi The Begger. Professor Rajan Prasad Pokharel was actually not ready from unexpected call from the host but still he represented from Nepal Fozia Tanveer from Pakistan explained the current exploitative situation of immigrants women folk working is warehouses and factories so did Comrade Omar Latif explained situation of women in Pakistan. Denise Martins did a great job as a main speaker, giving details of last 100 years struggle of women and it's direct connection with Bolshevic revolution of Russia. Balwinder Barnala also expressed his views on social political and household inequality of women,citing various examples from Indian society. People's Voice Forum also passed a resolution in favor of JNUSU struggle against fascist Modi Govt and sang Aazadi anthem of Kanhaiyya Kumar and extended solidarity to all forces who are fighting against RSS'S agenda of Indian Govt. Comrade Wilfred took the dais to thanks all attendees who sacrificed a sunny weekend for the sake of International Women's Day. Report will be incomplete if I do not mention Ms Kiran Bains who successfully chaired the proceedings of this event in thoroughly professional way. Her comments were really remarkable on each speaker.
"We are on the same crossroads as we were 125 years before as far as issues related to working class and their problems" said Baljinder Sekhon(North American Rationalist Society) while narrating the historic event of Hay Market, Chicago in 1886. Arif Raza, from Committee of Progressive Pakistani Canadian emphasized the need to get organized while putting up a united fight against the onslaught of Capital. Kulwinder Khehra (Kalma da Kafila) explained the pathetic working conditions of immigrant labor in Canada, equating farm workers situation of Canadian Farm workers with Punjab's farm workers. Chandra Rai from Progressive Nepalese in America also gave accounts of his country and the dismal conditions of working class.Dr Hardeep Singh explained the impact of austerity measures implied to Health sector and its implication on the working class. Surjit Sahota (Indo-Canadian Workers Association) gave detailed account of role of the left parties in Indian subcontinent and their role in freedom struggle. Balraj Shokar, newly elected convener of North American Rational Society said in his keynote speech that its high time to demand complete separation of religion from State, he outrightly rejected the rise of RSS in Indian polity and called upon all left and democratic forces to dislodge Modi Govt at soonest. Dave McKee, Leader of Communist Party of Canada Ontario also explained the implications of ongoing treaty called TPP. He also condemn the Liberal policies in Middle East, sale of Canadian Arms to Saudi regime.
Comrade Harinder Hundal made a compassionate appeal for the fund to the public and people gave a generous donation of $350.00
Brampton May Day Committee which represents more than eight grass root organizations successfully celebrated May Day consecutively second year. More than fifty people attended the three and half hour long program. Ex MLA Sukhdev Singh from Punjabi Sabhyachar Mach also came to the dais. Wilfred Szczesny (Organizer of GTA West Club CPC) conducted the event in a professional way. Content wise,It was rich program and successful in terms of turn out. Many entertainer could not show up since they were busy in other programs in Toronto, Brampton May Day Committee will take a note of it for future and ensure there is no clash of the dates for participants. Senior trade unionist leader Baldev Padam came to the podium to say Word of Thanks.
