Bhim Singh is a multidimensional personality. Noted Human Rights Advocate and a Jurist in India of International Fame. A relentless fighter for justice and equity, an intellectual, a jurist, an international investigative journalist, a statesman, a film maker, a humanist playing the role of a person with profound interest in, and concern for human welfare, values and dignity and, above all, a distinguished humanitarian-pursuing ethical and theological humanitarianism. An undaunted social activist and champion of public interest and civil rights of all human beings irrespective of their race, religion, region or nationality. The first person in the world who crossed the Western Sahara Desert (Spanish) in 1971 on Motorcycle from Morocco to Senegal, 2100 kms. in 20 days. The first Indian who travelled on Peace Mission around the world on two-wheels for over five years travelling through more than 150 countries of the world. Several countries have since split into many more i.e. USSR, Yugoslavia. His association with Arab leaders particularly PLO Supremo, Mr. Yasir Arafat has built strong emotional and political ties with the Arab world. The only person in the world who refused to collect 7.3 million barrels contract by the UN Committee dealing with ‘Oil-for-Food’ programme in sanctions struck Iraq. Saying no to 7.3 million dollars worth oil vouchers which could have earned nearly Rs.45 crores as commission. Glorifying India’s name in the world. Mr. Paul Volcker, Head of the UN Committee reported this fact that Bhim Singh did not accept the oil offer”. (Reference to Table 3 of Vol.II of the Volcker Report). Prof. Bhim Singh resigned from the State Assembly in 1982 protesting against the anti-national legislation (Resettlement Act) passed by NC and Congress giving clearance for the settlement of nearly five lacs Pakistanis whose relations had migrated to Pakistan during partition. Prof. Bhim Singh is contesting this case in the Supreme Court. The Act stands stayed. Prof. Bhim Singh resigned as a Member, Legislative Council in 2008 protesting against the imposition of present government in J&K. Patiently in 2014 he was elected as Senior Executive Member of Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) of India in recognition of his services in the society.
Posted on: Sat, 01 Mar 2014 03:45:54 +0000
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