Gujarat Kisan Sabha, 1936-56

L S Vishwanath This paper discusses the role and activities of the Gujarat Kisan Sabha during the period from J 936 to 1956. The first part of the paper deals with the relations of the Kisan Sabha with the Indian National Congress, which is important for understanding the role of the Gujarat Kisan Sabha. The second part describes the struggles launched by the Gujarat Kisan Sabha on behalf of-agricultural labourers, small landowners and tenants, the areas where they were launched and the issues raised in these struggles. Finally, an attempt is made to assess the role of the Gujarat Kisan Sabha during the period under review.