Staff Reporter.TOD.Kumarganj
The Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS), one of India's largest trade union organizations, marked its 72nd Foundation Day on Thursday with a daylong celebration in Kumarganj Block of Dakshin Dinajpur district, highlighting workers' rights, dignity, and the vision of a self-reliant India.
The event, held at Gopalganj Prafulla Bhavan, drew around 100 workers, members, and supporters from different parts of the block. The celebrations began with the hoisting of the organization's flag, floral tributes to Bharat Mata, the inauguration of a new BMS office near Gopalganj Bridge, and a reception for invited guests. A cultural program added to the festive atmosphere.
Among those present were Krishna Sarkar, co-karyavah of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in Dakshin Dinajpur; Milan Ghosh, district president of the Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh; Bhaskar Kundu, district secretary of the BMS; Shubhankar Saha, district joint secretary of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP); Subodh Sarkar, district general secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP); Rajat Ghosh, BJP district secretary; and Bappa Sikdar, prakhand secretary of the VHP, along with several labor leaders, office-bearers, and members.
Following the inauguration of the new office, speakers reflected on the history of India's labor movement, the role of the Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh, the ideals of its founder Dattopant Thengadi, and the organization's future initiatives.
Addressing the gathering, speakers emphasized the vital contribution of workers to the nation's economic and social development. They said the BMS remains committed to safeguarding workers' dignity, ensuring fair labor rights and social security, and strengthening unity among both organized and unorganized workers as part of the broader goal of building an Atmanirbhar Bharat, or self-reliant India.
Founded on July 23, 1955, the Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh commemorated its foundation anniversary with renewed commitments to labor welfare. Milan Ghosh, the organization's district president, said the union would expand awareness campaigns and organizational activities across the district to better protect workers' interests in the coming months.The observance concluded with a prayer for the welfare of the nation and society.
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