AIBOC CIRCULAR NO. 5 DATED 18TH JANUARY 2010

AIBOC has issued its circular No. 5 on the sad demise of Com. Jyothi Basu. We are reproducing the same here for our readers.

CIRCULAR NO.6                   18^th JANUARY, 2010 

TO ALL AFFILIATES/MEMBERS: 

MESSIAH OF WORKING CLASS COM. JYOTHI BASU IS NO MORE

A LEGEND COMES TO AN END 

          With deep sense of sorrow and anguish we inform our members that the legendary personality of the working class movement and the doyen of the Communist Party of India succumbed to serious ailments and breathed his last pushing the Party as well as the Labour movement into total darkness on 17^th January 2010.  The news spread like a wild fire and the entire trade union movement suffered a great shock and cutting across the political and party affiliation all the unions representing the working class paid their condolences to this great personality of the West Bengal State.

2.       Com. Jyothi Basu, the veteran of the Communist Party popularly known as Jyothi Babu amongst the masses all over the country for his dedication and lifetime commitment towards the working class and their upliftment, was not only a staunch leader of the Communist Party but was considered as a true champion of the entire working class in the country.   His life was full of struggles and sacrifices and more than anything he set an example by leading a life of an ordinary, simple worker not expecting any comfort.  His life style and dedication towards the working class through Communism, attracted thousands of leaders from all walks of life to embrace communism and espouse the cause of the working class.  He had voluntarily chosen to serve the working class after returning from London as Barrister.  He was a legislator much before the country got independence in the West Bengal Province.  He rose to the position of the Chief Minister through his sheer commitment and dedication to the working class.  He created history in the State of West Bengal and taught the politicians the art of managing a coalition and pulling on with different political parties in the early 1970s, when it was considered as a sin amongst the various political parties to merge their differences and respect the mandate of the people of the country.  He was a classical example of successfully leading the United Front during his long tenure of 23 years as the Chief Minister of West Bengal.   He was loved by each and every leader of the political parties.  He had the foresight and vision which was amply demonstrated when Communism was collapsing in the place where it took birth i.e., USSR – he proved that Communism still continues its flavor and spirit in India.  His flexible approach and adaptability to the environment allowed to him to rule Bengal not only during his tenure as Chief Minister but also ensure the subsequent regimes to carry forward the banner of the working class.

3.       His contributions for empowering the last man in the society through the Panchayat Raj, land reforms which resulted in abolition of the Zamindari system and distribution of land among millions and millions of the poor people in the state, are really the glorious chapters of his illustrious political career.

4.       His nearness to the Congress and easy accessibility with all the leaders of different political parties brought him close to the position of the Prime Minister and would have created history as the true representative of working class but for the dogmatic approach of the Party politburo which did not allow him to occupy that position, thus denying a golden opportunity to the working class. 

5.       Com. Jyothi Babu, was a mass leader who was close to the heart of millions and millions of workers not only in India but the world over.  He is the true representative of the working class not getting tempted to divert his dedication towards other temptations and continue to command respect from all the leaders of other major political parties.  His vision and guidance was available in abundance.  He was outspoken and candid when it comes to defend the party from the crisis.  He could manage to carry forward the banner of Communism despite the fact that it could not make inroads in other parts of the country.  He had concern for the commoner and his closeness enabled him to understand their hopes and aspirations and work in that direction.  His demise is not only a great set back to the communists of this country but all others who believe in the welfare of the labour class of our country.  In his demise the working class has lost a true comrade irrespective of their commitment towards different political affiliations.

6.       The United movement of unions in the banking industry has lost a great warrior amongst the trade union fraternity.  The eternal campaigner, who was a torch bearer has departed creating a big void but the torch lit by him will certainly ignite in us the fire to carry on the campaign to achieve a society where poverty, inequalities are extinguished and all the people live in perfect harmony, which was hall mark of his regime. We dip the banner of the Confederation in honor of the departed mass leader and pray the Almighty to grant his soul eternal peace in his heavenly abode. 

7.       We also pray almighty to grant strength and courage to the members of the family, the members of the party and also millions and millions of workers all over the country to bear this unbearable loss.

8.       With profound grief and condolences.

Sd/-

(G.D. NADAF)

GENERAL SECRETARY