Brief History of Awami Tahreek
The Awami Tahreek (Sindhi Peoples Movement) was formed on March 5, 1970 in a meeting of leading writers, activists and intellectuals in Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan. At the same meeting, leading theoretician Rasool Bux Palijo was elected as its first General Secretary. It is a political party devoted to non-violence in its democratic struggle to attain freedom of People through the scientific and revolutionary tenets of Marxism-Leninism-Maoism. It is committed to people's democracy, economic and social justice and establishment of a welfare state in a country where people can have equity, political freedom, economic opportunity and genuine provincial autonomy. Over the years, Awami Tahreek has emerged as the foremost Democratic Left force in the country. It believes that a comprehensive overhauling of society is required in order to deliver the benefits of a welfare state to the masses. Awami Tahreek stands for equal rights for all citizens without distinction of sex, class, color, language, faith and creed. The Party has been able to effectively withstand the imperialist propaganda offensive in the aftermath of the setback and reverses to socialism internationally. The courageous battles fought under the Awami Tahreek's leadership, its role in the anti-imperialist, anti-establishment, anti-martiallaw and anti-feudal struggles and struggles on people's issues over more than three decades, found reflection in historical support of masses in movements like: Neelam Band Karyo Movement, Sindhi Voter Lists Movement, MRD, Journalist Movement, anti-urban terrorism movement and above all in Anti Kalabagh Dam and Thal Canal Movement. The Tahreek is strict in opposing capitalism, imperialism, army rule, dictatorships, terrorism, corruption, racism, gender discrimination and religious bigotry. The Party also promises the elimination of feudalism in accordance with the established principles of socialism to protect and advance the interests of peasantry. The Awami Tahreek has consistently championed the cause of the unity of the motherland, of all castes, communities, minorities and ethnic groups inhabiting our vast and diverse country. Ever since its foundation it came forward as the builder of Muslim-Hindu-Christian unity, as a fighter against communalism and riots, as a defender of the just rights of all the minorities, Sindhi peasantry and off all working classes of the country
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