Archive for March, 2009
Raipur Satyagraha Update 30th March
Following is the update we recieved from Rakhi & Anirban
Dear friends,
The third batch of 90 protesters took part in the satyagraha for the release of jailed human rights and health activist Dr Binayak Sen, in Raipur today.
All 90 protestors have courted arrest. The courting of arrest occurred after the satyagrahis were detained at Subhash Stadium by [...]
Free, Free Binayak Sen – Report on US Protests
50 international groups organize support in the USA for the Raipur Satyagraha in India
Simultaneous protests held in 3 US cities
San Francisco, CA, New York, NY and Washington DC, 28 March, 2009: Verve and vigor marked the simultaneous protests held at the Indian embassy and consulates in Washington DC, New York City and San Francisco on [...]
The good doctor: Binayak Sen and the cost of dissent
Richa Bansal, 23 – 03 – 2009
Open Democracy India
A doctor committed to social welfare and justice, Binayak Sen remains behind bars after his controversial arrest two years ago. openIndia’s Richa Bansal speaks with activists working for his release and for the decriminalisation of dissent in India’s strife-torn heartland
When India wraps up its fifteenth general [...]
India: One land, two laws
Indian Express
NEW DELHI: This is a country where the law clearly protects the rich and famous and comes down heavily, very often unfairly, on the poor and powerless.
For all those listening / watching aghast at how low our politicians can sink – e.g. Varun Gandhi’s vituperative attack against the Muslim community in an election address [...]
Photos from Raipur Satyagraha May 23rd
Read the Detailed Report here
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