The causes of the massacres in the Middle Bihar are rooted in the history of Country-caste Bhoomihars dispute between the Dalits and land.

These were the views of Harish DHAWAN University of Delhi, during his lecture on “ Roots of massacres in the centre Bihar”am Institute of Sociology at the University of Punjab, here this afternoon. The event was organized by “ critical”- a campus forum for discussions and related activities.

DHAWAN, in his presentation, pointed out that the various armed groups, mainly under the direction of Bhoomihars, came in response to the Naxaliten movement. He explained, with the help of statistics and Chronology of countries superficial reforms in the state that the killings were more than just a problem of law and order. Although the country reforms mark the end of former zamindars, the box remained low, where it was - as always land - he said.

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The causes for massacres in central Bihar are rooted in the history of land-related caste-based dispute between Bhoomihars and landless Dalits.

These were the views expressed by Harish Dhawan of Delhi University, during his lecture on “Roots of Massacres in Central Bihar” at the Department of Sociology in Punjab University, here, this afternoon. The lecture was organised by “Critique” — a campus-based forum for discussions and related activities.

Dhawan, in his lecture, pointed out that various armed gangs, mostly led by Bhoomihars, came up in response to the Naxalite movement. He explained with the help of statistics and chronology of superficial land-reforms in the state that the killings were more than simply a law and order problem. Though the land-reforms marked the end of the erstwhile zamindars, the lowest castes remained where they were — landless as ever — he said.

Mumbai, January 30: HERE’S raising a toast to a college that has turned into a landmark at Churchgate — the commercial hub of the city. It’s 90-year history will be revisited with great aplomb this year when Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics establishes its Alumni Association on February 9. Well it’s about time, what with the city’s prestigious colleges such as Xavier’s and Wilson’s having maintained the tradition of conducting alumni meetings on a regular basis. ‘‘The college’s first effort to bring its past students together two decades ago was shelved only to be revived by this year’s Student Council and Cooperative Councils,’’ says Rohit Parakh, SAA student coordinator.

And the college takes great pride in calling out to the who’s who of Sydenham achievers including names such as Kumar Mangalam Birla, Vinod Khanna, Hrithik Roshan, Juhi Chawla, Shiamak Davar and Jamaal Shaikh. A few of them including Shaikh, Nalini Gupta and Palomi Dhawan are also on the board of the Chairing Committee of SAA, that will coordinate the activities of the committee.

At the first meeting, Sydenhamites will be given an overview of the College and its activities over the last few decades. The SAA also aims to initiate a membership drive by inviting the alumni for seminars and get togethers. ‘‘The SAA schedule for the year, which will include meetings and conferences will be decided by the core committee that will be formed on February 9,’’ informs Parakh.