Third Mumbai district conference calls for stronger organisation; 35-member committee formed

MUMBAI: The third Mumbai district conference of the Jati Ant Sangharsh Samiti (Anti-Caste Struggle Committee) resolved to intensify and broaden the struggle against caste discrimination, social injustice and exploitation. Around 100 delegates attended the conference held at Gandhakuti Vihar in Mata Ramabai Ambedkar Nagar, Ghatkopar (East), on Sunday. A 35-member committee was formed to strengthen the organisation and advance its activities.

The conference began with a tribute to Dr B. R. Ambedkar. Comrades Hemkant Samant, Rege and Sugandhi Francis offered floral tributes at his statue. Revolutionary songs performed by Comrades Barve and Aniket set the tone for the proceedings.

The conference was inaugurated by Shailendra Kamble, Mumbai district secretary of the organisation. Comrade Subodh More presented a report on the committee’s organisational work over the past three years.

Delegates from various areas participated in the discussion on the report, reviewing the organisation’s activities and sharing their views on its future course. The deliberations focused on strengthening the organisational structure and expanding the anti-caste movement.

The formation of the 35-member committee marked a key organisational decision aimed at advancing the committee’s work. The conference reaffirmed its commitment to the annihilation of the caste system, social equality and the creation of an exploitation-free society.

The proceedings concluded with a valedictory address by Comrade S. K. Rege, followed by revolutionary slogans.