The Awami Tahreek (Sindhi Peoples Movement) was formed on March 5, 1970
in a meeting of leading writers, activists and intellectuals in Hyderabad,
Sindh, Pakistan. At the same meeting, leading theoretician Rasool Bux Palijo
was elected as its first General Secretary. It is a political party devoted
to non-violence in its democratic struggle to attain freedom of People
through the scientific and revolutionary tenets of Marxism-Leninism-Maoism.
It is committed to people's democracy, economic and social justice and
establishment of a welfare state in a country where people can have equity,
political freedom, economic opportunity and genuine provincial autonomy.
Over the years, Awami Tahreek has emerged as the foremost Democratic Left
force in the country. It believes that a comprehensive overhauling of
society is required in order to deliver the benefits of a welfare state to
the masses. Awami Tahreek stands for equal rights for all citizens without
distinction of sex, class, color, language, faith and creed. The Party has
been able to effectively withstand the imperialist propaganda offensive in
the aftermath of the setback and reverses to socialism internationally. The
courageous battles fought under the Awami Tahreek's leadership, its role in
the anti-imperialist, anti-establishment, anti-martiallaw and anti-feudal
struggles and struggles on people's issues over more than three decades,
found reflection in historical support of masses in movements like: Neelam
Band Karyo Movement, Sindhi Voter Lists Movement, MRD, Journalist Movement,
anti-urban terrorism movement and above all in Anti Kalabagh Dam and Thal
Canal Movement. The Tahreek is strict in opposing capitalism, imperialism,
army rule, dictatorships, terrorism, corruption, racism, gender
discrimination and religious bigotry. The Party also promises the
elimination of feudalism in accordance with the established principles of
socialism to protect and advance the interests of peasantry. The Awami
Tahreek has consistently championed the cause of the unity of the
motherland, of all castes, communities, minorities and ethnic groups
inhabiting our vast and diverse country. Ever since its foundation it came
forward as the builder of Muslim-Hindu-Christian unity, as a fighter against
communalism and riots, as a defender of the just rights of all the
minorities, Sindhi peasantry and off all working classes of the country.
Brief History of Awami Tahreek
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