Pakistan-India Peoples' Forum for Peace and Democracy (PIPFPD), Maharashtra state convention

The Maharashtra State Convention of PIPFPD was held in Pune on 10th August, 2008. The State conventions is held every two years.

As far as India-Pakistan relations are concern last two years saw a significant progress. Though, it is not moving as speedily as people expects. There are still problems. Intelligence agencies are deciding visas. Travelling into other country is still extremely difficult. Just couple of days ago fifth round of composite dialogue commenced.

Agenda of the convention was:
1, The status of peace process & composite dialogue
2, Organizational report
3, Organizational Elections

The convention was held at Gyaneshwara Sabhagriha, Marathwada Mitra Mandal's College, Deccan Gymkhana, Pune from 10.00 am to 5 pm. Tapan Bose, Secretary, PIPFPF and Suhasini Mulay attended the convention.

Tapan Bose is a film maker of repute. He made Bhopal: Beyond Genocide and many others. He is one of the founder member of Pakistan-India Peoples' Forum for Peace & Democracy (PIPFPD) & now Secretary of PIPFPD, India. He is also actively involved in the Kashmir and working their with various organizations. He is also Secretary General of South Asian forum for Human Rights (SAFHR). He is authority on India-Pakistan and Kashmir issue.

Suhasini Mulay started her film career with an outstanding performance in Bhuvan Shome and performed in films like Bhavni Bhavai, Jodha Akbar, Page 3 etc. She is also a well known peace activist and actively involved with India-Pakistan issue. She is also a National Committee member of PIPFPD, India.

Jatin Desai, Secretary, PIPFPD, Maharashtra