The Sindh Hari Committee () was a leftist and Sindhi nationalist political organization in Sindh, Pakistan that sought to promote the interests of the Haris (landless peasant farmers) of Sindh. It was founded in 1930 by G. M. Syed.Oskar Verkaaik, Migrants and Militants: Fun and Urban Violence in Pakistan, Princeton University Press, 2004, pg. 31 In 1947, Hyder Bux Jatoi took over as president of the committee until his death in 1970.Zubeida Mustafa, Champion of haris’ rights, Dawn (newspaper), 2 June 2010 In 1957, it became a constituent party of the National Awami Party.Progressive Movements in Pakistan Collection, International Institute of Social History website, accessed 27 June 2010
The Sindh Hari Committee ceased to function as an official political party in the 1970s.Sind hari committee, 1930-1970: a peasant movement? International Labour Organization However, it continues to exist as a movement advocating for Sindhi peasant rights, maintaining an online presence and engaging in activism. While the original committee lost prominence as a political force during the 1970s, its legacy persists through grassroots efforts and historical significance.
Today, the Sindh Hari Committee is no longer active in mainstream Pakistani politics but remains a symbol of peasant advocacy. Although it holds little influence in national politics, it has stayed relevant by opposing issues such as the transfer of peasant land to clans during the 2000s and 2010s. As of 2024, the Committee has also voiced opposition to the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), underscoring its continued commitment to representing the rights of Sindhi peasants.
External links Sindh Hari Committee page link
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