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I MAKE DISTINCTION BETWEEN AHIMSA AND MEEKNESS
Samata Sainik Dal Conference
(Conference of the Depressed Classes Volunteer Core)
FIRST SESSION -1942
Held At Nagpur
on July 20, 1942
The Samata Sainik Dal Conference commenced its session at 12-30 p. m. on July 20, 1942, in the specially erected pandal in the Mohan Park, Nagpur, in the presence of over 70,000 audience. On the dias, distinguished leaders including the Hon’ble Dr. B. R. Ambedkar were seated.
The President-elect was conducted to his seat by the Chairman of the Reception Committee. After the Presidentelect and other delegates took their seats, the proceedings commenced with the singing of welcome songs.
Mr. A. L. Kosare, B.A., Chairman of the Reception Committee, delivered his address.
Thereafter, Mr. R. R. Patil, General Secretary, read his report.
Mr. A. L. Kosare called upon Mr. M. M. Sasalekar, General Secretary, Samata Sainik Dal, Bombay to move that the President elect, Mr. Gopal Singh, M. L. A. (Punjab) do occupy the Chair.
Accordingly Mr. M. M. Sasalekar moved the resolution.
Mr. R. R. Patil, General Secretary of the Samata Sainik Dal Conference seconded the resolution.
Mr. A. L. Kosare, Chairman of the Reception Committee declared that as there is no opposition, motion is carried unanimously. I now request Mr. Gopal Singh to occupy the Chair.