Sindh Hari Committee

Sindh Hari Committee
سنڌ هاري ڪاميٽي
LeaderHyder Bux Jatoi
Azhar Jatoi
FounderG. M. Syed
Founded1930 (1930)
IdeologyLabor rights
Sindhi nationalism
Political positionLeft-wing
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The Sindh Hari Committee (Sindhi: سنڌ هاري ڪميٽي) was a leftist and Sindhi nationalist political organization in Sindh, Pakistan that sought to promote the interests of the Haris (landless peasant farmers) of Sindh. It was founded in 1930 by G. M. Syed.[1] In 1947, Hyder Bux Jatoi took over as president of the committee until his death in 1970.[2] In 1957, it became a constituent party of the National Awami Party.[3]

The Sindh Hari Committee ceased to function as an official political party in the 1970s.[4] However, it continues to exist as a movement advocating for Sindhi peasant rights, maintaining an online presence and engaging in activism.[5][6] While the original committee lost prominence as a political force during the 1970s, its legacy persists through grassroots efforts and historical significance.

Today, the Sindh Hari Committee is no longer active in mainstream Pakistani politics but remains a symbol of peasant advocacy.[5] Although it holds little influence in national politics, it has stayed relevant by opposing issues such as the transfer of peasant land to clans during the 2000s and 2010s.[7] As of 2024, the Committee has also voiced opposition to the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), underscoring its continued commitment to representing the rights of Sindhi peasants.[8]

Sindh Hari Committee page link

References

  1. ^ Oskar Verkaaik, Migrants and Militants: Fun and Urban Violence in Pakistan, Princeton University Press, 2004, pg. 31
  2. ^ Zubeida Mustafa, Champion of haris’ rights, Dawn (newspaper), 2 June 2010
  3. ^ Progressive Movements in Pakistan Collection, International Institute of Social History website, accessed 27 June 2010
  4. ^ Sind hari committee, 1930-1970: a peasant movement? International Labour Organization
  5. ^ a b "Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 24 March 2024.
  6. ^ "History of Haris' struggle | Political Economy | thenews.com.pk". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 24 March 2024.
  7. ^ "Sindh Hari Committee struggles for land rights, 2009 | Global Nonviolent Action Database". nvdatabase.swarthmore.edu. Retrieved 24 March 2024.
  8. ^ "Hari committee accuses PPP of harassing opponents". The Express Tribune. 23 March 2024. Retrieved 24 March 2024.