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The
International Convention to evaluate freedom struggle for the victims of the
caste system, launched by Phuley, Periyar and Dr. Ambedkar and to plan its
enhancement for the future was organised by FABO (Federation of Ambedkarites and
Buddhist Organisation of UK) on 9th and 10th March 2002 at Dr. Ambedkar
Community Center, Upper Zoar Street, Penfield, Wolver Hampton, U.K. from 10:00
AM to 6:00 PM on both days. Mr. Maulkiat Singh Bahal, Co-coordinator, BAMCEF
International network, played a key role in organising this conference. Almost
100 Delegates from five countries U.S.A. (America), U.K., Canada, Germany, and
France attended the conference. From India Mr. Waman Meshram, National President
BAMCEF attended the Conference. The Conference was inaugurated by Dr.Rahul
Dipankar(Chairman, NRI, USA). In his inaugural speech he stressed on brief
history of our people settled in U.S.A., their organisations and how they can
assist in internationalisation of our movement. Mr. Maulkiat Singh Bahal,
co-coordinator, Bamcef International Network delivered his speech on the topic
of urgent need of internationalising the indigenous movement. Mr. Waman Meshram
elaborately spoke on the topics (a) Proposed constitutional review and its
likely affect on the fundamental rights of the indigenous communities. (b)
Atrocities on dalits, its nature, cause and the hidden agenda of the people
responsible. (c) DNA research, fact or fiction, its likely effect on the society
as a whole and who will benefit from it. (D) Re-writing of Indian History, its
implication and motive behind it.
Mr. Harbhajan Dass Sampla from Punjab also delivered his
speech and put up the views on situation of our people in Punjab. Mr. Shekhar
Bagul spoke on the topic "Ambedkar struggle beyond SC/ST (for OBC and
converted minorities)"
Dr. K.P. Singh (Professor, Washington, University USA) were also present
in the conference and covered the following topics -(1) How does international
intellectual community view the constitutional and historical tempering by the
fundamentalist government in India and its impact likely to be on India society
as a whole. (2) Recommend, ways to inspire their interest in Dalits Struggle for
Liberation in the future.
Mr. Mohan Lal Mehmi (Gen Sec. Dr. Ambedkar Memorial Committee, Wolver
Hampton, PB) spoke on the topic "How to involve the young to join our
struggle". Mr. C. Gautam Gen. Sec. FABO, delivered his speech on
Ambedkarite movement in UK and how they can contribute internationally. Mr.
Mohan Lal Gill spoke on the topic "How to bring about closer co-ordination
between different sections of our society".
In this conference the other topics which were covered by the invited
guest speakers were. (1) Globalisation, Liberalisation and Privatisation, Mass
evictions of poor people from their ancestral homes to construct massive Dams
but no sufficient compensation. (2) Economical status of lower castes in India,
Educational, Social and Self awareness program raised by BAMCEF for their
improvement. (3) Foreign aid distribution during Gujarat Earthquake in 2001 (4)
Establishment of national organisation to co-ordinate with other human rights
and non-governmental organisations to master support for forthcoming UN Human
Rights convention. Also the topic on Women & Children issues, Dr. Ambedkar
film, were also discussed and debated. Overall, the convention was a grand
success and everybody felt a need to spread Phuley-Ambedkarite movement
Internationally.
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