Ranchi/Bermo: On the occasion of the 21st martyrdom anniversary of people’s leader Mahendra Singh, various political and social organizations, displaced people’s groups, intellectuals, and conscious citizens paid heartfelt tributes at Kargali Gate in Bermo. The program began with floral offerings to his portrait, followed by a minute of silence in his memory.
Addressing the gathering, CPI (ML) State Standing Committee member Bhuvneshwar Kewat said that Mahendra Singh was the most powerful voice of people’s issues, struggles, and aspirations. From village lanes to city streets and the halls of the legislative assembly, he fearlessly raised his voice for the poor, farmers, workers, youth, displaced people, tribals, Dalits, and minorities. He said that those who ask, “Who is Mahendra Singh?” can only be identified as murderous forces, because the same question was asked by his killers before they shot him. Instead of hiding or fleeing, Mahendra Singh bravely declared, “I am Mahendra Singh.”
CPI (ML) State Committee member Vikas Kumar Singh said that Mahendra Singh was a staunch opponent of the culture of gifts and favours. He firmly raised his voice against corruption and the system, even when those involved belonged to his own community.
Senior journalist Rakesh Verma said that Mahendra Singh had a deep emotional bond with Bermo and its surrounding villages. He was not just a leader, but a part of people’s families. He added that real development does not come from pomp, show, or weapons, but from people’s struggles.
CPI youth leader Aftab Alam said that Bermo has historically been identified with the Left movement. Reviving this identity is the true tribute to Mahendra Singh.
INTUC labour leader Virendra Singh said that Mahendra Singh played a crucial role in giving direction to the coal workers’ movement. He brought ordinary workers like him into the sphere of politics.
Senior CPM leader Bhagirath Sharma said that whether in the Jharkhand Assembly or Bihar, the strongest voice for the poor was that of Mahendra Singh. His dream of a society free from exploitation was the real reason behind his lifelong struggle.
Displaced people’s leader Kashinath Kewat said that people-oriented politics in Bermo began after he met Mahendra Singh in Giridih Jail in 1985. Because of his simplicity and humility, he became immensely popular among villagers in a very short time.
After the tribute meeting, a five-point political resolution was passed, which included making the nationwide workers’ strike against the four labour codes successful, withdrawing schemes that aim to replace MGNREGA, ensuring basic facilities before setting up solar power plants in displaced villages, fulfilling farmers’ demands, and opposing the destruction of forests for corporate interests.
The program was chaired by Block Secretary Panchanan Mandal, while it was conducted by CPI (ML) leader Raj Kewat.
Prominent attendees included CPI (ML) leaders Baleshwar Gop and Baijnath Singh; CPI leader Sujit Ghosh; CPM leaders Shyam Bihari Singh and Dinkar; Baleshwar Yadav, Chunilal Rajwar, Kameshwar Giri, Sheela Devi, Kunti Devi, Nepal Singh, R.K. Das, Raghuvir Rai, D.K. Mistry, Rupalal Kewat, Narayan Kewat, Amit Kewat, and several others.
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