“Dattopant Thengadi continuously guided workers to establish equality and fraternity. True social harmony cannot exist without equality. Therefore, he strived throughout his life to eliminate discrimination and build an egalitarian society. Carrying forward his legacy, let us resolve to build an India where everyone enjoys equal rights,” stated Prof. Dr Sudhakar Ingle of R S Mundle Dharampeth Arts and Commerce College, while delivering the keynote address. he was expressing is views at a function organised to mark death anniversary of Dattopant Thengadi, the founder of Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS), India’s largest labour organisation. The death anniversary was observed as Social Harmony Day.

 

The event was organised by the Nagpur District unit of Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh at Devi Ahilya Mandir, Dhantoli, Nagpur. The programme was chaired by Shivraj Suryawanshi, President of BMS Nagpur District. Present on the dais were keynote speaker Prof. Dr Sudhakar Ingle; special guest Neeta Chobe, National Vice President, BMS; chief guest Harshal Thombre, General Secretary, BMS Vidarbha Region; and Tirthraj Badme, Nagpur District Secretary, BMS. Addressing the gathering, Neeta Chobe highlighted that Dattopant Thengadi dedicated his entire life to the welfare of workers and the underprivileged, establishing the Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh for this purpose. Harshal Thombre spoke about various moments from Dattopant Thengadi’s life. A large number of office-bearers, activists from various affiliated organisations, and women workers attended the event. Tirthraj Badme conducted the proceedings of the event while Shivraj Suryawanshi gave the introductory remarks and also proposed a formal vote of thanks. The event concluded with a rendition of Vande Mataram by Datta Dhamankar.