When he saw that an innocent youth Abdus Sattar became prey to the communal elements which was the first communal killing in Hyderabad, he started his peace campaign. It occurred 50 years back. He though that this madness will create a havoc. He took up the flag of peace and started his mission. This voice of peace still resounds in Mustaid Pura, Sabzi Mandi Karwan & Mangalhat.
This is the voice of 80 year old Baswaraj. He is still trying to join the two banks of the river. He hopes that if peace lovers get united a few miscreants can’t do anything. He came to Hyderabad in 1955 from Zaheerabad when he lost his parents.
He was very much impressed with Mr. Maqdoom Mohiuddin and Dr. Raj Bahadur Gaur. He joined communist party. He donated Rs. Five thousand to communist party in 1952 when even a five rupee note had greater value.
When he saw that his association with communist party is proving to be a hindrance in his peace activities, he abandoned that party. After the assassination of Abdus Sattar in 1964 when he went to propagate peace and communal harmony among the persons of both the religions he was labeled as a communist. People used to keep themselves away by saying “He is a communist”. He, therefore, left communist party.
Mr. Baswaraj has done many Welfare works which could be termed as Pro-Muslim. Muslims call him a secular and friendly person. In fact, Mr. Baswaraj is a peace loving person. He is equally friendly and familiar with both the Hindu and the Muslims. He persuades the youths of both these religions to keep themselves away from communalism. He had lit the candle of peace when people used to think of communal riots when the names of the localities of Sabzi Mandi, Karwan or Purana Pul were taken.
In such adverse circumstances, Mr. Baswaraj organized a team of peace lovers which supported him in maintaining communal harmony. It is the result of his efforts that the situation in Karwan, Sabzi Mandi and Purana Pul has improved and peace prevails in these areas.
The condition of this torch bearer of peace has now become deplorable. He is forced to lead the life of helplessness. He immediately needs financial assistance.
——Siasat News