Democratic Advocates’ Association (DAA) organized a convention in Chennai on 27 April at the Bar council of Tamil Nadu Meeting hall. The theme of the convention was – ‘Uphold the legacy of Bhagat Singh and Ambedkar”. The convention was presided over by Com. Bharathi, state convenor of DAA. The speakers included Mr. Hariparanthaman, retired Madras High court Judge, Eminent Lawyers like Ms.Vaigai, Mr.Vijayakumar, and Mr.K.M.Ramesh, PB member of CPI(ML), com. Kumarasamy, Ex-Bar council member Mr.Velmurugan, Mr. Milton of Peoples’ right protection center and Mr. Tamilselvan. Speakers called for repeal of Sedition act and enactment of Rohith Act against caste discrimination in institutions of learning. The Convention honoured Advocate Tamilselvan, who fought for Tamil to be made as High court’s official language.
