Communist party leader Nazeer Abbasi's 37th death anniversary marked

Abbassi was infused with empathy for labourers, peasants, the poor: Ghulam Rasool Sehto

HYDERABAD: Speakers at a commemorative event said that an embodiment of the Communist Party of Pakistan's leader, the late Nazeer Abbasi, is needed in the country's politics for a true representation of labourers, peasants and the downtrodden. Marking the 37th death anniversary of Abbasi, who was tortured to death during detention at 27 years of age, speakers paid tribute to his valorous political struggles.
"The generals who impose martial laws are never cherished by people but persons like Abbasi are," said Jam Saqi, a contemporary of Abbasi who faced multiple terms of incarceration.



Recalling the late activist's life, he said that Abbasi was first arrested when he was 16 years old because he demanded a publication of the voters' list in Sindhi language. His maiden imprisonment only emboldened his resolve for political struggle, he added. "Until the values of humanity exist, Abbasi will be remembered," he said.
"He was infused with empathy for labourers, peasants and the poor and these feelings prompted him to walk the path of martyrdom," said Ghulam Rasool Sehto. Another comrade of Abbasi, Professor Imdad Chandio said the federation could not be made strong by denying the people of Sindh and Balochistan their rights.



"People say that his [Abbasi's] contemporaries have ditched his struggle. Let martial law come and then we will show you how many associates and followers of Abbasi still exist," said Pakistan Bar Council's office bearer advocate Shabbir Shar. Abbasi's comrade Taj Mari said the state is trying to disassociate citizens from politics.
"It was not martyrdom of just one man that we are paying tribute to, but of an ideology, politics, leadership and love for humanity," said Professor Amar Sindhu of Cafe Khanabadosh. Abbasi's daughter, Zarqa Abbasi, other contemporaries and followers also spoke at the event.