Motihari, August 31: The Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular), known as ‘Hum’, is actively working to enhance its political influence among the poor, marginalized, and Mahadalit communities through its ‘Poor Chaupal Yatra’. On Sunday, a significant event was held at the Bapu Sabhagar in Motihari, attracting thousands from these communities.
Former Chief Minister and Union MSME Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi, along with the party’s national president and Bihar’s Minister for Minor Water Resources, Santosh Kumar Suman, called for continued struggle for rights, respect, and political participation.
Manjhi emphasized that the greatest strength of the poor and marginalized communities lies in their unity. He urged the society to raise its voice through organization. He noted that even after nearly 80 years of independence, a large portion of society still struggles for their rights and fair representation, which is a serious concern.
Supporting the demand for a separate electoral constituency, Manjhi stated that this long-pending request should be implemented. He also backed the Supreme Court’s decision regarding the classification of SC-ST reservations, scheduled for August 1, 2024. He questioned why Bihar faces difficulties in implementing classification when many states are progressing in this direction.
Manjhi’s fight is for the 18 Mahadalit castes and other marginalized groups that have not received the expected benefits of reservation. He assured that the struggle would continue until these communities receive their fair share through classification in reservations.
Minister Santosh Kumar Suman remarked that the Hindustani Awam Morcha is becoming the voice of the poor. He asserted that children from impoverished backgrounds have the right to quality education, employment, and respect. In a democracy, the right for the poor to become legislators and representatives is equally important.
Suman demanded political participation based on the principle of ‘the more there are, the more share they deserve’. He stated, “Our right is to have a quota within a quota. We are not afraid of anyone’s threats.”
He clarified that this struggle is not about taking away anyone’s rights but about ensuring that those deprived of the benefits of reservations receive their rightful share. He urged the poor community to transform their numbers into political strength and to organize for their share in power and governance, rather than remaining limited to just voting. The party plans to reach out to villages to listen to people’s issues and forward their applications to the relevant authorities.
Suman highlighted Chhapra as a new center for the political unity of the poor, declaring that their time is approaching.
The event was attended by state president Dr. Anil Kumar, general secretary Rajesh Pandey, national spokesperson Shyam Sundar Sharan, and several other officials and activists.
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