8th Organizational Convention of 12th July Committee

The 8^th Organizational Convention of 12^th July Committee was held on 8^th & 9^th March, 2014 at Niranjan Sadan (Bijoygarh), Jadavpur. The Convention was started at 10-00 hrs on 8^th March hoisting the Red Flag by Com. Shib Shankar Roy, Jt. Convener, 12^th July Committee. The Convention was inaugurated by Com. Tapan Sen, General Secretary, CITU. He made his deliberation on the present political situation of the Country and our task in connection with 16^th Parliament Election. He stressed on political fight against anti-working class policy of the Govt. of India, against danger cropped out throughout the country in the new form of Communalism and against attempt for demolition of all democratic forums by creating unprecedented fear-psychosis on the part of Govt. of West Bengal. He urged for starting serious Class Struggle with determination, devotion and dedication. Many other leaders including Com. Sukomol Sen and Com. Ajay Muhkhopadhyay addressed the Convention.

Near about 900 Delegates and Observers from West Bengal State Co-ordination Committee, C.G.C.C., A.B.T.A., A.B.P.T.A. and all other affiliates of 12^th July Committee and from all District Committee attended the Convention. The main tune of their speech was the review of 12^th July Committee in building up movement during last three years and to start vigorous struggle under the banner of 12^th July Committee to fight out the onslaughts unleashed by the Govt. of India and Govt. of West Bengal on the Working class and to uphold the Red flag without fear and without compromise. All the leaders and the Delegates insisted on restoration of Democratic atmosphere in the State through direct movement of resistance.

Com. Tapan Dasgupta and Com. Samir Bhattacharjee elected as Joint Convener of 12^th July Committee.