Archive for June, 2008
Why I am fasting for Dr Binayak Sen
Dr Nutan Thakur
June 19, 2008
Rediff
Dr Binayak Sen is no more an individual, he is now a symbol of active and just resistance against state might. Through a draconian, arbitrary and whimsical act, as formulated by the Chhattisgarh state government, enough injustice has been done. The act constrains anyone who tries to put through a sane [...]
Jalpaiguri Free Binayak Film Shows
From: prabir chatterjee
On 15th June around 32 people attended a six hour long series of films on topics that Binayak is involved with (around 15 to 20 together at a any given time). The films were from INSAF and from a friend. There was a short NDTV clip of his arrest as well as the [...]
Criminalising Activism: Tehelka
If you stand with the poor and fight for their rights, be ready to face the consequences — this seems to be the State’s message, writes GLADSON DUNGDUNG
If you stand with the poor, redress their grievances, raise their issues, support their causes and fight for their rights; be ready to face the consequences, because all [...]
district administration dumping garbage near the venue of group fasting
In a statement issued today, PUCL has also strongly condemned the DistrictAdministration’s insensitivity in locating the fasting and protesting groups and individuals inBurha Talab at Raipur, which is also the dumping ground for garbage and dust collectedfrom the capital city by contractors and civil administration. In spite of repeated requests, theRaipur Municipal Corporation has failed [...]
state government demonstrates total indifference & apathy towards democratic & peceful protest
Dr. Sandeep Pandey (Activist on Fast for 10 Days)
While the morale of those fasting for the past six days (Dr. Sandeep Pandey, ComPrem Narain Verma, Ram Prakash & Faizal Khan) was very high and hopeful, the BJPGovernment in the State demonstrated its total indifference and apathy towards democratic& peaceful method of protesting through Fasting. Expressing [...]
