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The '''Singareni Karmika Samakya''' ({{ | The '''Singareni Karmika Samakya''' ({{langx|te|సింగరేణి కార్మిక సమాఖ్య}}, 'Singareni Workers Federation', abbreviated '''Sikasa''', సికాస) is a militant [[trade union]] of coal miners in the [[Singareni]] coal fields.<ref name="epw"/> Sikasa is allegedly linked to the [[Communist Party of India (Maoist)]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20050316004030/http://www.hindu.com/2004/11/24/stories/2004112409790400.htm Andhra Pradesh News : Five Singareni unions call strike today]. The Hindu (2004-11-24). Retrieved on 2011-08-14.</ref> [[Vishwanath (trade unionist)|Vishwanath]] is the secretary of Sikasa.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20120916210009/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2003-02-09/hyderabad/27267410_1_sccl-management-singareni-workers-singareni-collieries-company-limited Rs 100 cr loss to SCCL from strike – Times Of India]. Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com (2003-02-09). Retrieved on 2011-08-14.</ref> | ||
The union was founded in 1980. In 1981, it led a 56-day strike.<ref name="pw">[ | The union was founded in 1980. In 1981, it led a 56-day strike.<ref name="pw">[https://www.bannedthought.net/India/PeoplesMarch/PM1999-2006/archives/2000/may2k/world%20bank.htm World Bank’s Dictate on Singareni]. Bannedthought.net (1997-08-04). Retrieved on 2011-08-14.</ref> [[Rajab Ali (trade unionist)|hussain]] was the founding president of Sikasa.<ref name="pv">[https://www.bannedthought.net/India/Vanguard/1985/VG-1985-06-Jun.doc Red salutes to martyrs]. bannedthought.net. DOC file. 6 June 1985</ref> The union registered on 19 April 1982.<ref>Ram Reddy, R. ''[https://books.google.com/books?id=Rh4TOzv2toMC&pg=PA134 Industrial Relations in India: A Study of the Singareni Collieries]''. New Delhi, India: Mittal Publications, 1990. p. 134</ref> | ||
Sikasa held its first conference at [[Godavarikhani]] on 10–11 June 1982. 900 delegates and 330 fraternal delegates attended. The conference was preceded by police crackdowns, and the organisers of the conference were prohibited to take out any public procession.<ref name="pv"/> | Sikasa held its first conference at [[Godavarikhani]] on 10–11 June 1982. 900 delegates and 330 fraternal delegates attended. The conference was preceded by police crackdowns, and the organisers of the conference were prohibited to take out any public procession.<ref name="pv"/> | ||
Sikasa was allegedly connected to the [[Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) People's War]], functioning as both a legal and underground organization with linkages to the armed squads (''dalams'') of the party.<ref name="epw">''[https://books.google.com/books?id=WOqwAAAAIAAJ Economic and Political Weekly]'', Volume 31. Bombay: Sameeksha Trust, 1996. p. 515</ref> Sikasa took up several causes of concern for the labourers at the coal fields, such as mine safety, improved working conditions and wages, widespread alcoholism, [[goondaism]] and exploitation of miners by contractors.<ref name="id">[http://www.idsa.in/event/MaoistMassOrganisationsandMassMovement_pvramana Maoist Mass Organisations and Mass Movement | Sikasa was allegedly connected to the [[Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) People's War]], functioning as both a legal and underground organization with linkages to the armed squads (''dalams'') of the party.<ref name="epw">''[https://books.google.com/books?id=WOqwAAAAIAAJ Economic and Political Weekly]'', Volume 31. Bombay: Sameeksha Trust, 1996. p. 515</ref> Sikasa took up several causes of concern for the labourers at the coal fields, such as mine safety, improved working conditions and wages, widespread alcoholism, [[goondaism]] and exploitation of miners by contractors.<ref name="id">[http://www.idsa.in/event/MaoistMassOrganisationsandMassMovement_pvramana Maoist Mass Organisations and Mass Movement {{!}} Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses]. Idsa.in (2010-04-23). Retrieved on 2011-08-14.</ref> | ||
Between 1988 and 1992, Sikasa led a large number of strikes at the coal fields, paralysing operations at SCCL.<ref>Siddiqui, Moid, and R. H. Khwaja. ''[https://books.google.com/books?id=-y8sYCVsvWgC&pg=PA230 The Acrobatics of Change: Concepts, Techniques, Strategies and Execution]''. New Delhi: Response Books, 2008. p. 200</ref> As the SCCL came closer to bankruptcy, SIKASA's influence waned as police repression was intensified whilst the company was deferred for restructuring.<ref name="id"/> Sikasa was banned in 1992.<ref name="pw"/> | Between 1988 and 1992, Sikasa led a large number of strikes at the coal fields, paralysing operations at SCCL.<ref>Siddiqui, Moid, and R. H. Khwaja. ''[https://books.google.com/books?id=-y8sYCVsvWgC&pg=PA230 The Acrobatics of Change: Concepts, Techniques, Strategies and Execution]''. New Delhi: Response Books, 2008. p. 200</ref> As the SCCL came closer to bankruptcy, SIKASA's influence waned as police repression was intensified whilst the company was deferred for restructuring.<ref name="id"/> Sikasa was banned in 1992.<ref name="pw"/> | ||
In 2000, two Sikasa leaders were killed in a gun-fight with police in [[Adilabad district]].<ref>[https://archive.today/20130125080002/http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/2000/04/18/stories/04182012.htm Two Sikasa leaders killed] hinduonnet.com (2000-04-18). Retrieved on 2011-08-02.</ref> | In 2000, two Sikasa leaders were killed in a gun-fight with police in [[Adilabad district]].<ref>{{usurped|[https://archive.today/20130125080002/http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/2000/04/18/stories/04182012.htm Two Sikasa leaders killed]}} hinduonnet.com (2000-04-18). Retrieved on 2011-08-02.</ref> | ||
Sikasa was revived in 2004.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20041128161714/http://www.hindu.com/2004/10/21/stories/2004102108310400.htm Andhra Pradesh News : Naxalites on mass recruitment drive]. ''The Hindu'' (2004-10-21). Retrieved on 2011-08-14.</ref> The Andhra Pradesh state government decided to extend the ban on Sikasa in April 2006.<ref>[http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/pdfid/4b6fe22d0.pdf Title: India Tamil Nadu RYL Naxalites PWG CPI-ML Tamizhga Rahul Gandhi Peravai]. (PDF). Retrieved on 2011-08-14.</ref> | Sikasa was revived in 2004.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20041128161714/http://www.hindu.com/2004/10/21/stories/2004102108310400.htm Andhra Pradesh News : Naxalites on mass recruitment drive]. ''The Hindu'' (2004-10-21). Retrieved on 2011-08-14.</ref> The Andhra Pradesh state government decided to extend the ban on Sikasa in April 2006.<ref>[http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/pdfid/4b6fe22d0.pdf Title: India Tamil Nadu RYL Naxalites PWG CPI-ML Tamizhga Rahul Gandhi Peravai]. (PDF). Retrieved on 2011-08-14.</ref> | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Communist Party of India (Maoist) | [[Category:Mass organisations of the Communist Party of India (Maoist)]] | ||
[[Category:Trade unions of the Singareni coal fields]] | [[Category:Trade unions of the Singareni coal fields]] | ||
[[Category:1980 establishments in Andhra Pradesh]] | [[Category:1980 establishments in Andhra Pradesh]] | ||
[[Category:Trade unions established in 1980]] | [[Category:Trade unions established in 1980]] | ||
[[Category:Mining trade unions]] | [[Category:Mining trade unions]] | ||
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| Full name | Singareni Karmika Samakya |
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| Founded | 1980 |
The Singareni Karmika Samakya (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist., 'Singareni Workers Federation', abbreviated Sikasa, సికాస) is a militant trade union of coal miners in the Singareni coal fields.[1] Sikasa is allegedly linked to the Communist Party of India (Maoist).[2] Vishwanath is the secretary of Sikasa.[3]
The union was founded in 1980. In 1981, it led a 56-day strike.[4] hussain was the founding president of Sikasa.[5] The union registered on 19 April 1982.[6]
Sikasa held its first conference at Godavarikhani on 10–11 June 1982. 900 delegates and 330 fraternal delegates attended. The conference was preceded by police crackdowns, and the organisers of the conference were prohibited to take out any public procession.[5]
Sikasa was allegedly connected to the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) People's War, functioning as both a legal and underground organization with linkages to the armed squads (dalams) of the party.[1] Sikasa took up several causes of concern for the labourers at the coal fields, such as mine safety, improved working conditions and wages, widespread alcoholism, goondaism and exploitation of miners by contractors.[7]
Between 1988 and 1992, Sikasa led a large number of strikes at the coal fields, paralysing operations at SCCL.[8] As the SCCL came closer to bankruptcy, SIKASA's influence waned as police repression was intensified whilst the company was deferred for restructuring.[7] Sikasa was banned in 1992.[4]
In 2000, two Sikasa leaders were killed in a gun-fight with police in Adilabad district.[9]
Sikasa was revived in 2004.[10] The Andhra Pradesh state government decided to extend the ban on Sikasa in April 2006.[11]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Economic and Political Weekly, Volume 31. Bombay: Sameeksha Trust, 1996. p. 515
- ↑ Andhra Pradesh News : Five Singareni unions call strike today. The Hindu (2004-11-24). Retrieved on 2011-08-14.
- ↑ Rs 100 cr loss to SCCL from strike – Times Of India. Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com (2003-02-09). Retrieved on 2011-08-14.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 World Bank’s Dictate on Singareni. Bannedthought.net (1997-08-04). Retrieved on 2011-08-14.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Red salutes to martyrs. bannedthought.net. DOC file. 6 June 1985
- ↑ Ram Reddy, R. Industrial Relations in India: A Study of the Singareni Collieries. New Delhi, India: Mittal Publications, 1990. p. 134
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Maoist Mass Organisations and Mass Movement | Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses. Idsa.in (2010-04-23). Retrieved on 2011-08-14.
- ↑ Siddiqui, Moid, and R. H. Khwaja. The Acrobatics of Change: Concepts, Techniques, Strategies and Execution. New Delhi: Response Books, 2008. p. 200
- ↑ Two Sikasa leaders killed[usurped] hinduonnet.com (2000-04-18). Retrieved on 2011-08-02.
- ↑ Andhra Pradesh News : Naxalites on mass recruitment drive. The Hindu (2004-10-21). Retrieved on 2011-08-14.
- ↑ Title: India Tamil Nadu RYL Naxalites PWG CPI-ML Tamizhga Rahul Gandhi Peravai. (PDF). Retrieved on 2011-08-14.