Monday, May 26, 2014

Asoka Mehta - Tragedy of Ganapathy Like A Pendant in Commonwealth Chain


Daily Indian Mail - 7th May 1949, reported Asoka Metha, a prominent Socialist in India regarded the tragedy of Ganapathy hangs like a pendant in the Commonwealth chain.

It is Cold Blooded Murder Of A Working Class Labourer

Indian Trade Union Leaders Condemnation

Bombay, May 6.- Indian trade union leaders yesterday criticised the Malayan Government for the hanging yesterday of an Indian, A. Ganapathy former President of the Malayan Federation of Trade Unions, for carrying arms.

Asoka Metha


Mr. Asoka Metha, a prominent Socialist, said: “The Tragedy of Ganapathy hangs like a pendant in the Commonwealth chain recently forged in London.”

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