The 91st Birthday of Eminent leftist, Human Right Activist, Progressive political leader an intellect and author of several books Rasool Bux Paliejo is being observed today. Born in Village Mughar Khan Paliejo near Jungshahi a small town near Thatta on 21 February 1930, Rasool Bux Palijo was an iconic figure of Sindhs Nationalist politics and was deeply concerned about the issues confronted by the poor masses of Sindh. When Hyder Bux Jatoi and GM Syed initiated the Anti-One Unit drive he worked shoulder to shoulder with them for the dissolution of one unit. Author of several books Rasool Bux Palejo was an active member of Sindh Adabi Sanghat and holds the credit of introducing literary festivals in the rural areas of Sindh. MRD, a country-wide movement against the dictatorial regime of General Zia-ul-Haq got tremendous public response owing to the efforts of Rasool Bux Palejo and his cordial friend Fazil Rahu.

Source: Pakistan Today February 21, 2021 19:52 UTC