South Asia Students Association Press Release
Press release distributed by the University of California-Berkeley South Asia Students Association. It declares that “Republic Day… is another political hoax staged for deceiving the vast majority of people in India and abroad” and goes on to state that people outside of India must support democracy and justice.
"Devastating Flood In Bangladesh" Flyer
This flyer, titled “Devastating Flood in Bangladesh,” distributed by the San Francisco Bay Area Bangladesh Association (BABA), details the effects of flooding in Bangladesh in an appeal for donations.
"India And Imperialism"
Fifteen-page pamphlet published by an unknown organizer in the Bay Area details the effects of British rule on India’s economic and social climate of the time, and also discusses developments in India after Independence.
"Statement of Solidarity with I.P.A.N.A"
This statement was issued by the India Forum during a public rally in Vancouver, the General Convention. The statement describes the organization’s solidarity with the Indian People’s Association of North America, and states that “since 1947 the plight of the overwhelming majority of the Indian people has worsened and the gap between the rich and the poor has continued to widen.”
"Statement of Support for the 'Walk for Human Rights'"
Statement issued September 13, 1976 by the India Forum in support of the “Walk for Human Rights” condemning the surveillance and intimidation of Indians abroad by Indira Gandhi’s administration.
"What is GOCSA all about?"
Informational flyer for the Group of Concerned South Asians (GOSCA), a discussion group for socially conscientious South Asians in Boston, Massachusetts. The group committed itself to “serious and in-depth study of the history and social-relations in the various countries in South Asia.”
"Martyrs' Day Commemoration" Flyer
Flyer announcing a Martyrs’ Day Commemoration on November 21, 1993 hosted by the Gadar Memorial Steering Committee, the Punjabi People’s Cultural Association, and South Asians for Collective Action.
"Shaheed Bhagat Singh Martyrdom Day" Flyer
Flyer distributed by the Gadar Memorial Steering Committee and the Consulate General of India a memorial for Shaheed Bhagat Singh on March 28, 1993. The memorial included a panel discussion titled “Relevance of Freedom Movement to Present Crisis in India” followed by a screening of Anand Patwardhan’s “Ram ke Naam”, a documentary about the destruction of Babri Masjid in Ayodhya.
India Development & Relief Fund Flyer
Informational brochure distributed by the India Development & Relief Fund detailing ongoing projects as well as the organization’s mission and history.
Bangladesh Committee for Human Rights Flyer
Flyer distributed by the Bangladesh Committee for Human Rights urging the public to send telegrams, phone calls, and letters to the Embassy of Bangladesh to halt the retrial of Sirajal Alam Khan, leader of Jatiyo Samajtantrik Dal, the Bangladesh opposition party. The retrial was feared to result in his execution by Zia-ur-Rahman’s government.