Comrade Dashrath Mahatia, senior CPIML kisan leader from Nighasan in Lakhimpur Kheeri passed away on 9 April 2021. He was about 94 years old. Originally hailing from Fattepur village in Rudrapur Tehsil, Devaria District (then Gorakhour), Comrade Dashrath joined the Communist movement during the days of the freedom struggle under his uncle's ideological influence.
Comrade Dashrath could remember the Chauri Chaura incident, which took place during his childhood.
Comrade Dashrath Mahatia organized hundreds of landless people for 'dakhal' in the Khalla region of Nighasan. Later he had this land registered in the name of farmers through the Bhudan Samiti. He continued to play a leading role in the land 'dakhal' movement for thousands of landless families.
The entire region held Comrade Dashrath in the greatest of respect. He was the strong backbone of the farmers' movement and the party in Kheri District. His entire family is associated with the party and Kheri District Committee member Comrade Tapeshwari is his daughter-in-law.
On receiving the news of his demise, hundreds of people including party activists paid silent tribute to him and the party flag was dedicated to him, after which they accompanied him on his final journey.
Adieu Comrade Dashrath Mahatia! Your memories will remain forever alive, Red Salute!
