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Editor-in-Chief: Prem Kumar Chumber Contact: 001-916-947-8920 Fax: 916-238-1393 E-mail: [email protected] Editors: Takshila & Kabir Chumber VOL - 10 ISSUE - 15-25 August 15, 2018 www.ambedkartimes.com www.ambedkartimes.org Sri Guru Ravidass Sabha had an election on August 12, 2018. 9 New members were added to the existing committee. We are very thankful to the previous committee members for their dedication and service. 7 Members retired after doing their 2 year sewa, Jagtar Bhatia, Salinder Bhatia, Deo Raj Singh, Vinod Kumar, Harbans Kalu, Sohan Lal and Gina Bhatia. This committee was unanimously selected by Sangat. The committee selection was very peaceful. We are thankful to all the Sangat for the cooperation and help during this process. We wish new committee all the best. We hope this commit- tee with do the sewa with TAN, MAN and DHAN to keep this Gurughar in Chardikala. We are also thankful to the election com- mittee members, Mr. Om P. Balley, Mr. Shashi Paul, Mr. Balbir Chand, Mr. AjaiPaul Ram and Mr. Jaila Jaggi for processing the applications and assisting in the selection of the committee. New committee: Chairman Ramesh Suman, Vice Chair- man - Dr. Ravi Thind, President – Kashmiri Bhatia, Vice President - Kulwant Kaur Banga, 2nd Vice President – Dharam Pal, General Secretary – Dilbag Singh, Assistant Secretary – Jagir Singh, Treasurer – Narinder Chahal, Assistant Treasurer- Nranjan Singh Directors: Simar Kaur Singh, Satya Mati Rattu, Gian Kaur Rattu, Satya Dass, Karnail Singh, Som Nath Bhatia, Harmesh Bangar, Hem Raj Rattu Advisory Committee: Balbir Chand, Om P. Balley, Jaila Jaggi, Dr. Harmesh Kumar, Jagdev Ram Legal Committee: Shashi Paul & Ajay Paul Ram Weekly REORGANIZED MANAGING COMMITTEE SRI GURU RAVIDASS SABHA, PITTSBURG "Ambedkar Times" congratulates on India’s 72nd Independence Day celebrations Social Exclusion, Dalit Struggle and Question of Equality Prem Kumar Chumber Editor-in-Chief: Ambedkar Times Freedom in India is not a singular meaning concept. It has multitudes of striking resonations. Social and eco- nomic freedom, to realise ones potential to the fullest degree, is the prerequisite for the viable realization of Political freedom. In a country like India, where oppres- sive social hierarchies suffocate inter-community inter- action at personal level and exclude a large section of the highly segmented society from the interactive socio-economic public domain, mere constitutional pro- vision of one person, one vote, one value would not lead to social emancipation and empowerment of the socially excluded people. Political freedom without being backed up with social and economic empower- ment of each and every person of the historically dis- advantaged people simply because of their so-called low birth is an empty cry. Joytirao Phule, Babu Mangu Ram Mugowalia, E.V.RamasamiPeriyar and Babasaheb Dr B.R Ambedkar were of the firm views that political freedom based on socially egalitarian settings with equal opportunities to excel in the economy of the country will strike hard to step out the roots of social exclusion as well economic divisions to the benefit of downtrodden. During the freedom struggle, the widely ac- cepted Dalit leadership equally emphasized on social freedom of the millions of downtrodden without the achievement of which they reiterated political freedom would be simply an eyewash with serious ramifications in the near future for the entire society. Keeping a large section of the society out of active enterprising en- deavor of the economy and deny them equal opportu- nities to contribute in the advancement of the economic settings would not only be detrimental for them but also for whole of the society. It is for this rea- son that the pioneers of the Dalit Struggle in India choose the way to political freedom via equality, liberty and fraternity. Equality in all spheres would generate fraternity. Fraternity lies at the base of genuine liberty. Liberty is not to extend one’s self while sacrificing the interest of the multitude but to usher in common good in a socially progressive and welfare oriented socio-eco- nomic order. Consequently, the entire Dalit Struggle during the long course of India's freedom struggle kept on laying emphasis on the social, economic and politi- cal empowerment of the socially excluded sections of the society. Jyotirao Phule introduced education to em- power the Dalit population to rise for their economic growth, Periyar wanted them to fight for self-dignity and justice so that they can become equal partner in the common wealth of the nation, Babu Mangu Ram Mugowalia struggled hard to get them their long denied share in the local structures of power and Babasaheb Dr B.R. Ambedkar taught them educate, agitate and or- ganize for enabling their them to enter into the national mainstream where they would be second to none. After more than 70 years of India' independ- ence,alas to say that the vision shown by the Dalit icons is still to be realized and at the same time hin- dered by many hurdles.Equality is still a far cry in our society. Despite a large number of constitutional provi- sions for the safety and protection of Dalit's human rights, hardly a day passes when the front pages of na- tional newspapers shame all of us for torturing the so- cially excluded people of our society and outraging the modesty of their women folks. It seems that the ad- ministrative state has its limits in ensuring complete equality in a historically segmented society. There is an urgent need to awaken the dormant civil society to the long neglected cause of the socially excluded people for the benefit of all its sections lest we become iso- lated in the contemporary neo-liberal market on ac- count of our being backward Looking and deeply mired in archaic social practices. SUPREME COUNCIL SHRI GURU RAVIDASS SABHAS, USA To: Consulate General of India, SAN FRANCISCO Regarding: Burning the constitution of India It is absolutely shocking and disgraceful to learn, which has now become viral all over the world, that constitution of India, the supreme law of the land, has recently been burnt publicly in New Delhi among chanting of slogans against Dr. B.R. Ambedkar by some disgruntled elements of soci- ety. Such an act of disgrace is not only criminal in intent but a flagrant desecration of the sanctity of this unique, sacred and exhaustive document cre- ated so laboriously by legal luminaries and human intelligentsia of the Nation. Babasaheb Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, a fervent nationalist widely known as the father of the con- stitution welded the entire nation into one unified entity through his charismatic skills and penetrat- ing intellect and profound knowledge of the con- stitutional law. Constitution of India promotes unity in diversity with ultimate power resting in the hands of the people. Liberty, equality and fra- ternity are its outstanding features which make it a unique document in the polity of nations. It builds bridges of unity instead of creating gaps of separatism. Any constitution does not belong to any one section of society but represents the en- tire nation. While condemning such an abominable act of burning the constitution, we strongly urge upon the Government of India to take stern action against those responsible for inflaming tensions and divisions among different segments of society. We, therefore, earnestly hope that the President and the Prime Minister of India will take all possible safeguards to prevent any such occur- rence in future. This memorandum issues with the concur- rence and support of the following six temples functioning under the banner of Shri Guru Ravi- dass Sabhas. 1. Shri Guru Ravidass Sabha, Pittsburg (CA) 94565 2. Shri Guru Ravidass Sabha (BAY AREA) Union City (CA) 3. Shri Guru Ravidass Sabha Rio Linda, Sacra- mento (CA) 4. Shri Guru Ravidass Sabha, Yuba City (CA) 5. Shri Guru Ravidass Sabha, Fresno (CA) 6. 5. Shri Guru Ravidass Sabha, Selma (CA) Truly Yours, O.P. Balley General Secretary Executive Committee members
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Editor-in-Chief: Prem Kumar Chumber Contact: 001-916-947-8920 Fax: 916-238-1393 E-mail: [email protected] Editors: Takshila & Kabir Chumber
VOL - 10 ISSUE - 15-25 August 15, 2018 www.ambedkartimes.com www.ambedkartimes.org
Sri Guru Ravidass Sabha had an election on August12, 2018. 9 New members were added to the existing committee. We are very thankful to the
previous committee members for their dedicationand service. 7 Members retired after doing their 2year sewa, Jagtar Bhatia, Salinder Bhatia, Deo RajSingh, Vinod Kumar, Harbans Kalu, Sohan Lal andGina Bhatia.
This committee was unanimously selectedby Sangat. The committee selection was verypeaceful. We are thankful to all the Sangat for thecooperation and help during this process. We wishnew committee all the best. We hope this commit-tee with do the sewa with TAN, MAN and DHANto keep this Gurughar in Chardikala.
We are also thankful to the election com-mittee members, Mr. Om P. Balley, Mr. Shashi Paul,
Mr. Balbir Chand, Mr. AjaiPaul Ram and Mr. JailaJaggi for processing the applications and assistingin the selection of the committee.
New committee: Chairman Ramesh Suman, Vice Chair-
man - Dr. Ravi Thind, President – Kashmiri Bhatia,Vice President - Kulwant Kaur Banga, 2nd VicePresident – Dharam Pal, General Secretary – DilbagSingh, Assistant Secretary – Jagir Singh, Treasurer– Narinder Chahal, Assistant Treasurer- Nranjan SinghDirectors: Simar Kaur Singh, Satya Mati Rattu,Gian Kaur Rattu, Satya Dass, Karnail Singh, SomNath Bhatia, Harmesh Bangar, Hem Raj RattuAdvisory Committee: Balbir Chand, Om P. Balley,Jaila Jaggi, Dr. Harmesh Kumar, Jagdev RamLegal Committee: Shashi Paul & Ajay Paul Ram
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"Ambedkar Times" congratulates on India’s 72nd Independence Day celebrationsSocial Exclusion, Dalit Struggle and Question of Equality
Prem Kumar ChumberEditor-in-Chief: Ambedkar Times
Freedom in India is not a singular meaning concept. Ithas multitudes of striking resonations. Social and eco-nomic freedom, to realise ones potential to the fullestdegree, is the prerequisite for the viable realization ofPolitical freedom. In a country like India, where oppres-sive social hierarchies suffocate inter-community inter-action at personal level and exclude a large section ofthe highly segmented society from the interactivesocio-economic public domain, mere constitutional pro-vision of one person, one vote, one value would notlead to social emancipation and empowerment of thesocially excluded people. Political freedom withoutbeing backed up with social and economic empower-ment of each and every person of the historically dis-advantaged people simply because of their so-calledlow birth is an empty cry. Joytirao Phule, Babu ManguRam Mugowalia, E.V.RamasamiPeriyar and BabasahebDr B.R Ambedkar were of the firm views that politicalfreedom based on socially egalitarian settings withequal opportunities to excel in the economy of thecountry will strike hard to step out the roots of socialexclusion as well economic divisions to the benefit ofdowntrodden.
During the freedom struggle, the widely ac-cepted Dalit leadership equally emphasized on socialfreedom of the millions of downtrodden without theachievement of which they reiterated political freedomwould be simply an eyewash with serious ramificationsin the near future for the entire society. Keeping a largesection of the society out of active enterprising en-deavor of the economy and deny them equal opportu-nities to contribute in the advancement of theeconomic settings would not only be detrimental forthem but also for whole of the society. It is for this rea-son that the pioneers of the Dalit Struggle in Indiachoose the way to political freedom via equality, libertyand fraternity. Equality in all spheres would generatefraternity. Fraternity lies at the base of genuine liberty.Liberty is not to extend one’s self while sacrificing theinterest of the multitude but to usher in common goodin a socially progressive and welfare oriented socio-eco-nomic order. Consequently, the entire Dalit Struggleduring the long course of India's freedom struggle kepton laying emphasis on the social, economic and politi-cal empowerment of the socially excluded sections ofthe society. Jyotirao Phule introduced education to em-power the Dalit population to rise for their economicgrowth, Periyar wanted them to fight for self-dignityand justice so that they can become equal partner inthe common wealth of the nation, Babu Mangu RamMugowalia struggled hard to get them their long deniedshare in the local structures of power and BabasahebDr B.R. Ambedkar taught them educate, agitate and or-ganize for enabling their them to enter into the nationalmainstream where they would be second to none.
After more than 70 years of India' independ-ence,alas to say that the vision shown by the Daliticons is still to be realized and at the same time hin-dered by many hurdles.Equality is still a far cry in oursociety. Despite a large number of constitutional provi-sions for the safety and protection of Dalit's humanrights, hardly a day passes when the front pages of na-tional newspapers shame all of us for torturing the so-cially excluded people of our society and outraging themodesty of their women folks. It seems that the ad-ministrative state has its limits in ensuring completeequality in a historically segmented society. There is anurgent need to awaken the dormant civil society to thelong neglected cause of the socially excluded peoplefor the benefit of all its sections lest we become iso-lated in the contemporary neo-liberal market on ac-count of our being backwardLooking and deeply mired in archaic social practices.
SUPREME COUNCIL SHRI GURU RAVIDASS SABHAS, USATo: Consulate General of India,
SAN FRANCISCORegarding: Burning the constitution of India
It is absolutely shocking and disgraceful to learn,which has now become viral all over the world,that constitution of India, the supreme law of theland, has recently been burnt publicly in NewDelhi among chanting of slogans against Dr. B.R.Ambedkar by some disgruntled elements of soci-ety. Such an act of disgrace is not only criminal inintent but a flagrant desecration of the sanctity ofthis unique, sacred and exhaustive document cre-ated so laboriously by legal luminaries and humanintelligentsia of the Nation.
Babasaheb Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, a ferventnationalist widely known as the father of the con-stitution welded the entire nation into one unifiedentity through his charismatic skills and penetrat-ing intellect and profound knowledge of the con-stitutional law. Constitution of India promotesunity in diversity with ultimate power resting inthe hands of the people. Liberty, equality and fra-ternity are its outstanding features which make ita unique document in the polity of nations. Itbuilds bridges of unity instead of creating gaps ofseparatism. Any constitution does not belong toany one section of society but represents the en-
tire nation.While condemning such an abominable
act of burning the constitution, we strongly urgeupon the Government of India to take stern actionagainst those responsible for inflaming tensionsand divisions among different segments of society.
We, therefore, earnestly hope that thePresident and the Prime Minister of India will takeall possible safeguards to prevent any such occur-rence in future.
This memorandum issues with the concur-rence and support of the following six templesfunctioning under the banner of Shri Guru Ravi-dass Sabhas.1. Shri Guru Ravidass Sabha, Pittsburg (CA)945652. Shri Guru Ravidass Sabha (BAY AREA) UnionCity (CA)3. Shri Guru Ravidass Sabha Rio Linda, Sacra-mento (CA)4. Shri Guru Ravidass Sabha, Yuba City (CA)5. Shri Guru Ravidass Sabha, Fresno (CA)6. 5. Shri Guru Ravidass Sabha, Selma (CA)Truly Yours,
O.P. Balley General SecretaryExecutive Committee members
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