"C.C.I.S. Comments On The Proposal For An 'Alliance Against Fascist Dictatorship In India'"
Statement issued by the Committee of Concerned Indian Students (CCIS) dated November 10, 1976 urging greater coordination and cooperation among progressive anti-fascist Indian political organizations in North America. The statement raises issues that stand as barriers to the formation of an alliance against fascism in India.
Excerpt from The Bridge (October 1976)
Excerpt from a television program produced by the Committee of Concerned Indian Students (CCIS) at the University of California at Berkeley titled “India: Dictatorship or Democracy?” in the October 1976 edition of The Bridge.
"Statement of Support for the 'Walk for Human Rights'"
Statement of support for the “Walk for Human Rights” issued by the Committee of Concerned Indian Students (CCIS) and the Committee for Human Rights at the University of California at Berkeley, September 1976. The walk raised awareness about sanctions the Indian government imposed on Indian American students who spoke out against Indira Gandhi’s administration.
"A Charter Of People's Demands"
August 1977 charter demanding the unconditional release of all political prisoners in India, issued by the Committee Against Political Repression in India (CAPRI) to Indian Prime Minister Shri Morarji Desai.
Telegram to University of California Students
Telegram dated July 30, 1976 addressed to University of California informing students of “grave impending crisis” and inviting them to join the “Justice for George Fernandes and Other Freedom Fighters” committee. George Fernandes was one of twenty-five freedom fighters arrested by Indira Gandhi’s administration in June 1976 and tried in the infamous Baroda dynamite case.
"Prisoners of Conscience" Flyer
Flyer advertising a screening of “Prisoners of Conscience,” a film on political prisoners in India by Anand Patwardhan.
"South Asia Discussion Group" Brochure
Brochure for the South Asia Discussion Group at UC Berkeley. The club hosted discussions on contemporary issues in South Asia, including threats to Nehruvian secularism, Bangladeshi nationalism, economic reforms, and the construction of the Narmada Dam.
Anand Patwardhan Lecture Tour
Contact information for Anand Patwardhan, filmmaker and producer of “Prisoners of Conscience”, a film on political prisoners in India during the Emergency.
Flyer for "Lecture / Demonstration by Habib Tanvir"
Flyer for a lecture and demonstration in 1996 on India’s theatrical traditions by Habib Tanvir, renowned journalist, actor, director, poet, and playwright of Charandas Chor (Charan the Thief).
"South Asia Discussion Group" Flyer
Flyer for an evening of theater and film in memory of social activist Shankar Guha Niyogi presented by South Asians for Collective Action, the Punjabi People’s Cultural Association, and the South Asia Discussion Group at the University of California at Berkeley.
