One-Day Joint District Conference of CITU, All India Kisan Sabha, and Khet-Gram Mazdoor Union Today; Deliberations on Rights of Workers, Farmers, and Laborers at Manaranjan Bhavan Near Court Premises Starting at 1 PM
Bhagalpur, Special Correspondent: A massive and significant ideological deliberation concerning the rights of the working class, food-providing farmers, and rural laborers is set to take place today in Bihar's historical and industrial city of Bhagalpur. Against the policies of the central and state governments, rising inflation, unemployment, and the burning issues of rural areas, labor organizations and farmer-worker unions have sounded the clarion call of solidarity. Under the joint auspices of prominent worker and farmer organizations affiliated with the CPI (ML) and other leftist organizations—the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU), All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS), and the All India Khet-Gram Mazdoor Union—a grand one-day joint district conference is being organized. According to information received, this vital conference will commence precisely at 1:00 PM at the historical Manaranjan Bhavan situated near the court premises in the city, where hundreds of laborers, farmers, agricultural workers, and representatives of various trade unions from across the district will participate.
What Is the Main Purpose and Background of This Joint Conference?
Amid the current economic and social realities of the country and the state, the conditions of workers, farmers, and rural laborers continue to deteriorate. Leftist and mass organizations have been boiling over for a long time regarding serious issues such as modifications to labor laws for workers in the organized and unorganized sectors, non-compliance with minimum wages, farmers' failure to secure appropriate Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for their crops, and rampant corruption alongside a shortage of work under schemes like MGNREGA.
A Shared Struggle for Workers and Farmers: The organizers state that instead of fighting separately against capitalist policies, workers and farmers must now unite on a common front to wage their struggles. Consequently, CITU, Kisan Sabha, and the Khet-Gram Mazdoor Union have resolved for the first time to organize such a sweeping joint district conference in Bhagalpur.
Amplifying the Voice for Rights: The primary objective of this conference is to take the voice of marginalized toiling masses in the rural and urban areas of Bhagalpur up to the administration and governance, sketching out a concrete and militant action plan for their rights.
Key Agendas and Points of Deliberation at the Conference
Several critical and public-interest resolutions have been incorporated into the agenda of this one-day district conference being held at the Manaranjan Bhavan near the court premises:
Opposition to Labor Codes: The demand to repeal the four new labor codes introduced by the central government will be raised vociferously. The unions believe these new laws favor corporate houses and strip workers of their decades-old rights.
Minimum Wages and Social Security: Serious discussions will be held on ensuring a monthly minimum wage of 26,000 rupees for unorganized sector workers, brick-kiln laborers, rickshaw and cart pullers, domestic workers, and construction laborers, alongside bringing them under the umbrella of pensions and health insurance.
Farmers' Issues and MSP Legislation: Demands will be raised to fix the Minimum Support Price (MSP) at one and a half times the cost of production (C2+50%) on all agricultural produce based on the recommendations of the Swaminathan Commission, and to enact a legal guarantee law. Furthermore, demands will be made to check soaring prices of fertilizers, seeds, diesel, and electricity.
MGNREGA Scheme for Rural Laborers: The proposals prominently feature demands to provide at least 200 days of work per year under MGNREGA with a daily wage of 600 rupees to curb migration in rural areas, along with establishing foolproof mechanisms to eliminate irregularities in workdays.
Distinguished Leftist Leaders to Mark Their Presence
Mobilization and public outreach campaigns have been underway for several days to ensure the success of this historical joint district conference. Farmers, laborers, and women representatives from various blocks of Bhagalpur district—such as Sultanganj, Shahkund, Pirpainti, Goradih, Nathnagar, Sabour, and Jagdishpur—are arriving in large numbers to participate in the conference.
State-Level Speakers: Several prominent state and national-level leaders from CITU, All India Kisan Sabha, and the Khet-Gram Mazdoor Union have reached Bhagalpur to address the conference. In their speeches, they will analyze the current political and economic climate of the nation and issue calls for upcoming major agitations.
Cultural Presentations and Revolutionary Songs: The conference will commence with revolutionary songs and slogans, serving to infuse energy and enthusiasm into the assembled gathering.
Administrative Vigilance and Traffic Arrangements
Since this conference is being hosted at Manaranjan Bhavan near the court premises with expectations of massive gatherings, the local police and administration also remain intensely vigilant. Adequate police forces have been deployed at Court Chowk and surrounding routes to ensure smooth traffic movement and maintain law and order, preventing any untoward incidents.
This one-day joint district conference organized under the joint auspices of CITU, All India Kisan Sabha, and the Khet-Gram Mazdoor Union in Bhagalpur represents not merely a meeting, but a roaring declaration of the toiling classes. This event, commencing today at 1 PM at Manaranjan Bhavan, could lay the groundwork for a massive mass movement on the soil of Bhagalpur in the days to come. The conference sends a clear message that if governments ignore the interests of the common public, farmers, and workers, the working class stands fully prepared to raise its voice from the streets to the legislature, united as one.
