Prof. V P Srivastava taught in the Department of Mathematics at Delhi University. He can be reached at vp.srivastava@rediffmail.com
Friday 8 November 2013
Sensitivities Killed Nationality Fragmented
Prof. V P Srivastava taught in the Department of Mathematics at Delhi University. He can be reached at vp.srivastava@rediffmail.com
Wednesday 6 November 2013
PRESS RELEASE: SSSC Nationwide Event Series: Candle Vigil, Seminar and Play organized at Maharashtra and Delhi
SOLIDARITY GATHERING AND MEMORANDUM HANDOVER IN HARYANA, J&K, M.P., U.P. AND NEW DELHI
Tuesday 5 November 2013
Candle Vigils on Second Day of Nationwide Event Series to mark 13 Years of Irom Sharmila Hunger Protest
Monday 4 November 2013
Memorandum: Appeal for Release of Irom Sharmila Chanu and Demand to Repeal AFSPA
Date: ……………………………
To,
The Prime Minister of India.
Through: District Magistrate, ……………………….....(District/State)
Memorandum: Appeal for Release of Irom Sharmila Chanu and Demand to Repeal AFSPA
Dear Sir,
I would like to draw your attention towards the struggle of Irom Sharmila Chanu, a lady who is on hunger protest in Manipur and now completed 13 years of her fast with demand of Repeal Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA).
Sir, you already know that:
- For this non violent protest, Irom Sharmila is charged under Commit to Suicide Attempt and cases are lodged in Manipur and Delhi against her. She is under arrest in security ward of JLN Hospital, Imphal. You know that Irom Sharmila is not allowed to meet visitors and family members frequently and also that her protest is completely different from suicide attempt, and rather it is a fast , a non violent way to fight for a social cause.
- AFSPA has already proven a law that violated human rights. Hundreds of cases regarding fake killings, rapes and loot were reported in the veil of this act. You know that how this act is providing extraordinary powers to security personals and even impunity where no case can be registered against any security personal without pre sanction approval from central government for the areas where AFSPA is imposed. Sadly, probably not a single person prosecuted for any crime among all the reported cases as government never allowed any sanction.
You know, that many national and international human rights activists and organizations, Peace activists, Nobel Peace prize winner and other individuals along with people of AFSPA imposed areas, came in support of Irom Sharmila. You know that UN has already asked to repeal this act and recently NHRC in its visit expressed his concern over restrictions in meeting with Irom Sharmila. Recently Amnesty International also expressed concern and launched a petition to Release Sharmila. You also know that even on humanitarian ground, a non violent struggle by a person is something that she valued. You know that we all have been learnt to value truth, justice, equality and non violence. It is also a matter of concern that ignoring her demand that is continue even in 14th year of her non violent protest, may have indirect effects that can go against the very faith in justice, democracy, non violence and peace.
In view of these , I/we hereby submitting this memorandum as a part of national solidarity in support of the completion of 13 years of Irom's fast. I/ We demand:
- To Release Irom Sharmila from all the charges.
- To Repeal AFSPA from all AFSPA imposed areas in India.
By:
………………………………….(Name/Organization/District/State/E-mail)
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……………………………………
………………………………………
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For Save Sharmila Solidarity Campaign (SSSC)
Blog: www.repealafspa.blogspot.com Web: www.savesharmila.org E-mail: savesharmila@gmail.com
*Save Sharmila Solidarity Campaign (SSSC) is a nationwide protest and a joint initiative of various organizations and movements that is struggling for Repeal AFSPA and to support Irom Sharmila. We already had various events throughout India with support of lakhs of our supporter.
*District Magistrate office is requested to provide a receiving of this memorandum.
PRESS RELEASE: Nationwide Solidarity Events of SSSC with 13 Years of Irom Sharmila's Fast
Kerla:
5 Nov 5 PM Public Meeting of SSSC at Gandhi Park, Tiruvanantpuram. Coordinated By Jayachandran Jayachandran RamachandranThe Civil Rights And Social Justice Society(CRSJS) (Mobile: 9846023112)
Delhi :
4th Nov: Candle Vigil, Samta Sthal, Rajghat. Coordinated By: Qamar Qamar Intakhab and Richa for SSSC, 9990505438)
6th Nov: One Day Sit-in Protest, Arts Faculty, University of Delhi. Coordinated By: Prof V. P. Srivastava & Hidam Peter, 8750920261)
Maharashtra:
$ Nov: Talk Show & Play 4th Nov, Mahatma Gandhi Antarashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya. Coordinated By: Kamala Kamala Thokchom Student Coordinator-SSSC
Madhya Pradesh:
6th Nov: Vidisha, Memorandum Handover to PM Through DM: Coordinated By Arvind Kumar Arvind Kumar Lodhivand Ashok Lodi (Coordinator- Mission Bhartiyam, 8085855899)
6th Nov: Betul, Memorandum Handover to PM Through DM:
Coordinated By Mithilesh Pande (Coordinator-Mission Bhartiyam, 9840508639)
6th Nov: Jhansi, Memorandum Handover to PM Through DM:
Coordinated By Kashif Ahmed Faraz (Coordinator-SSSC, 8802879246)
Uttar Pradesh:
5 Nov: Candle Vigil, Asha Centre-Varanasi. Coordinated By: Vallabh Pandey , ASHA & RTI Campaign U.P.
5 Nov: Protest & Memorandum Handover, D M Office, Basti. Coordinated By:Saurabh Srivastava, 9412774824)
6 Nov: Memorandum Handover, D M Office, Shahjahanpur. Coordinated By: Saeed Khan Saeed Khan Falahi
Gujrat:
4th Nov: Ahemdabad Memorandum submission. Coordinated By Bilal Kagzi , Coordinator SSSC
Contact us: savesharmila@gmail.com
By: All supporting Organizations and Individuals, Members of SSSC. For any help, contact us at 9958907799 or at 9582129927
SAVE SHARMILA SOLIDARITY CAMPAIGN (SSSC