CPIML Liberation

Dubba Villagers Dedicate Pond to Anti-Feudal Martyrs on 60th Anniversary of Sacrifice. On September 5, Dubba village in Darauli panchayat, Siwan (Bihar), marked a historic occasion today as villagers and CPI(ML) leaders came together to honour the memory of Comrades Ramvriksh Bhagat, Radha Bhagat, and Ramvrat Kohar, who were martyred on 15 July 1965 in the struggle against feudal domination. The villagers dedicated the local pond—once seized by feudal forces but now collective property of the panchayat—to the martyrs by installing a panel of statues on its bank. CPI(ML) General Secretary Comrade Dipankar Bhattacharya, Darauli MLA from CPI(ML) Comrade Satyadeo Ram, and Panchayat Mukhia Comrade Lal Bahadur Kushwaha together unveiled the statues, paying tribute to the martyrs’ sacrifice. They hailed the struggle for dignity and rights as a beacon for ongoing battles against feudal oppression and injustice. Hundreds of villagers from across the panchayat attended the memorial meeting, along with more than forty members of the Bhagat family. Among them was 75-year-old Nathuni Bhagat, son of martyr Ramvriksh Bhagat, who travelled from Siliguri with others to participate. The programme was addressed by Comrade Dhirendra Jha, MLAs Comrade Amarjit Kushwaha and Comrade Amarnath Yadav, CCM Comrade Naimuddin Ansari, AIPWA Bihar President Comrade Sohila Gupta, and District Secretary Comrade Hansnath Ram. Speakers recalled how the martyrdom of Ramvriksh and Radha Bhagat and the disappearance of their brother Heera Bhagat had shaken the village in 1965, forcing many families to flee. Yet, they emphasized, the courage of the martyrs and the resilience of Dubba’s people transformed tragedy into inspiration for future generations. The meeting resolved to carry forward the martyrs’ legacy of anti-feudal struggle, social justice, and people’s unity.

Today marks the 8th anniversary of the brutal assassination of fearless journalist and activist Gauri Lankesh. She stood tall against hate, caste oppression, and injustice. Eight years on, her courage continues to light the path for all who defend democracy, freedom of expression, and equality.