Lokayat – A forum for a new world!

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Lokayat is a group of socialist activists based in Pune. We attempt to create awareness and organise people, especially students and youth, on a wide range of issues, including the serious crisis facing Indian society due to the twin dangers of fascism and globalisation, the deepening economic crisis, the growing communal divide, caste inequality and gender inequality, the worsening environmental crisis that is threatening the very survival of life on Earth, etc. Lokayat does not take any funding from any institution in India or abroad, we are a self funded group and all our expenses are met through contributions by our activists who contribute every month from their salaries. For bigger programs, we raise funds from our well-wishers across the country. Over the years, as the number of activists with the group have increased, we have been taking numerous initiatives and organising a wide range of programs, in the city, schools and colleges, and slums. With the growth of fascist forces in the country, followed by the BJP coming to power in 2014 at the Centre, we decided to align with the Janat Dal (Secular) in an attempt to bring progressive forces together to fight the growing crisis gripping Indian society and politics. We are also playing a key role in the initiative launched by Dr G.G. Parekh, Bhai Vaidya, Dr Sunilam and others to bring together socialist/left/progressive groups under the banner of 'We the Socialist Institutions'.

Our ongoing campaigns

Promote Constitution Values

We are running a long term campaign to spread awareness of the essence of our Constitution. We have published a Hindi booklet, pamphlets in Marathi and composed a street play. Using these media we reach out to the public and create awareness about Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties and Directive Principles of State Policy.

Gender Equality

Despite many advances in the last century, women continue to be treated as second class citizens worldwide. Today the means of their subjection have changed but the essence has not. We use gender sensitization workshops, documentary film screenings, street plays and campaigns to sensitize people about this issue.Abhivyakti carries out various activities for women, by women to build their confidence and leadership abilities

Gender Equality

Despite many advances in the last century, women continue to be treated as second class citizens worldwide. Today the means of their subjection have changed but the essence has not. We use gender sensitization workshops, documentary film screenings, street plays and campaigns to sensitize people about this issue.Abhivyakti carries out various activities for women, by women to build their confidence and leadership abilities

Struggle Against Neo-Liberal Policies

Since globalisation all regimes have ruthlessly implemented Neo Liberal economic policies which have created unprecedented inequality, misery, and set back the development of majority of Indians, while concentrating the nation's wealth into the hands of a handful of Indian and multi-national corporations. We are part of the nationwide struggle against such policies. We propose and support a sustainable and equitable development policy on socialist lines.

National integration and Communal Harmony

The severe economic crisis caused by Neo-Liberal policies over the last three decades has created conditions for widespread social tensions. Communal political forces have exploited this and created a wide rift in Indian society along communal lines. We work on the cultural and political front to create communal harmony and solidarity.

Save Environment

As a consequence of the Neo-Liberal policy regime, environmental laws, monitoring processes and peoples' right to a clean and sustainable environment are being consistently toned down and violated. Millions are losing their health and livelihood. Long term damage to India's natural resources is being done and that is also adding to the global ecological crisis. We spread awareness of this environmental crisis.

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We organise numerous public talks by eminent activists and intellectuals. We also organise many cultural programs.

We work in alliance with Janata Trust which publishes 'Janata' - India's oldest Socialist weekly (since 1946)

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We publish booklets in Marathi, English and Hindi on numerous social and economic issues.

The Employment Crisis

Many arguments are given to justify unemployment- increasing population, `unwillingness' of the people to work or even affirmative action. However, if full employment is possible in times of war, why cannot we have it always ? This booklet explores the social reasons behind unemployment.

सरकार खरंच गरीब आहे का?

या महत्वाच्या पुस्तकात सरकार कशाप्रकारे जनतेवरील खर्च कमी करत चालले आहे आणि तो पैसे उद्योगपतींच्या खिश्यात घालत आहे याचे विश्लेषण केले आहे.

अपना भविष्य भारतीय संविधान

Hindi translation of Subhash Ware's primer on the Indian Constitution - An important booklet at a time when fascist forces are threatening the very Constitution of the country.

The Employment Crisis

Many arguments are given to justify unemployment- increasing population, `unwillingness' of the people to work or even affirmative action. However, if full employment is possible in times of war, why cannot we have it always ? This booklet explores the social reasons behind unemployment.

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pamphlets
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latest pamphlets & PRess releases

Searching for Glimpses of Nehru in a Parochial, Post-Nehruvian India

June 3, 2019 No Comments

Searching for Glimpses of Nehru in a Parochial, Post-Nehruvian India [May 27 is the death anniversay of Jawaharlal Nehru. This article is being published courtesy