Archive for July, 2009

INTERACTION WITH DR. BINAYAK SEN IN DELHI

FIRST TIME SINCE HIS RLEASE FROM PRISON IN MAY 2009

DATE: 25th JULY, 2009
TIME: 2 pm to 4.30 pm
VENUE: Indian Social Institute, 10, LODI INSTITUTIONAL AREA,
NEAR SAI BABA TEMPLE, DELHI

Dear Friends,

Dr. Binayak Sen will be in Delhi on the 25th July, 2009, for the first time since his release from Raipur prison. This is an important occasion for us to meet him and him meeting us. The campaign for the release of Dr. Binayak Sen was one issue which brought together on one platform several thousands of activists and ordinary people from all over the Country and from different parts of the World. There was only once voice that Dr. Sen be released and that his arrest was illegal.

We all know that had it not been for the Marches, Protests, Sit in programmes, Satyagrahs, Editorial positions by newspapers, broadcasting the issue in the electronic media, appeals by noble laureates etc, Binayak’s incarceration may have continued.

WE hope that you will join us on this occasion. We also hope that you will circulate this mail to all other friends in Delhi.

Committee for the Release of Dr. Binayak Sen
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PUCL DEPLORES DEATHS OF POLICEMEN IN MAOIST ATTACK AT RAJNANGAON, Chhattisgarh

Raipur, July 14, 2009

The Chhattisgarh Unit of People’s Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) has deplored the killings of 30 policemen in Maoist’s attack on 12th July 2009 at Rajnandgaon district of Chhattisgarh. The PUCL appeals to the Government, Maoists and Salwa-Judum to put an end to killings and violence and create conducive environment for resolving the issues and concerns through political dialogue and peace talks.

The PUCL pays its homage to all police personnel killed in the attack by Maoists, especially remembering Shri V K Chaubey, Superintendent of Police, Rajnandgaon, who was known for his simple ways and strict discipline. PUCL expresses its condolences and solace to the bereaved families.


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