Do Hathaan di Lutt with Bikram Singh Kullewalia - Awaaz Radio Podcast

In this Season 2, Episode 6, titled "Do Hathaan di Lutt with Bikram Singh Kullewalia," we sat down with activist Bikram Singh Kullewalia to reflect on the long-standing protests and morchas regarding international student and immigration issues. Bikram, who has been a consistent figure in these movements, shared his personal motivations for maintaining physical and mental resilience, emphasizing the importance of fitness to combat the depression that can arise from challenging circumstances. We discussed the evolution of the protests, from initial hesitations about permanent encampments to the realization of how critical the Ontario immigration issues were, inspired by similar movements in PEI.The conversation delved into the lessons learned from the months-long struggle, which lasted from August to January. Bikram opened up about the personal and organizational growth experienced during this time, noting how the true colors of people and systems are revealed during such hardships. We concluded with a critical analysis of the current democratic system, where Bikram argued that we are living in a capitalist framework that often mimics democracy while failing to protect the marginalized, as seen in the silence of courts and media on immigrant issues.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAjRd7UVzmY