Harpal Brar on Avtar Jouhl: Above all he was a fighter for socialism

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Divide and rule / Harpal Brar on Avtar Jouhl: Above all he was a fighter for socialism

A heartfelt tribute in memory of Comrade Avtar Jouhl, courageous Marxist-Leninist who gave so much to our movement and will be sorely missed.

20 Nov 2022, Proletarian TV

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Divide and rule / Harpal Brar on Avtar Jouhl: Above all he was a fighter for socialism

A heartfelt tribute in memory of Comrade Avtar Jouhl, courageous Marxist-Leninist who gave so much to our movement and will be sorely missed.

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