Wednesday, November 10, 2010

AIDWA Ninth All India Conference begins in Kanpur


AIDWA ninth All India conference began in Kanpur on Noveber 9th. The proceedings of the conference began with the flag hoisting by Captain Lakshmi, on of the towering figures of national liberation struggle and womens movement. The conference hall is named after Comrade Ahalya Ranganekar. After the flag hoisting ceremony, the delegates paid respects to the martyrs. The delegate session of the conference was inaugurated by Com. Brinda Karat. AIDWA national president, Com. Subhashini Ali presided over the function. 6 women fighters who have contributed to the growth of womens movement in India were greeted. Com Phulora Mandal who fought against maoist atrocities in East Medinapure(WB), Com Santhi, adivasi leader of land struggle in andhra, Com Mukesh (Haryana), Com Ponnuthay (Madurai), Com Parvi Akthar (Tripura), Com Lalith Devi (Alahabad) were honoured by the conference.
In the afternoon session, Com. Sudha Sundharraman, General Secretary placed the organisational report for period of last 3 years. Discussions on the report will continue on the second day. The conference which is to be held for the first time in a Hindi speaking state will conclude with a mass rally on Friday.

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