Light a Diya/Candle for Gandhiji's Gujarat
A Silent March Against Violence, for Peace & Justice
Dear Friend / Friends,
We are sending this campaign appeal to as many as possible.
We invite you to join in this important
campaign. If you wish your name /
organization to be recorded in our appeal, please
get back to us by tomorrow the latest.
With warm wishes,
Cedric Prakash
Ever since Gandhiji was shot dead on January 30, 1948,
meaningless violence and intimidation in the name
of faith continues to rage our precious
sub-continent. Gujarat is no exception. Citizens
of Gujarat, who have contributed richly and
worldwide to the culture of intermingling, tolerance, growth and progress believe in an inclusive Gujarat, India and the world and stand against the prevalent culture of
intimidation, violence and threat. The rule of
law is the first victim and in such
circumstances, no citizen is safe.With warm wishes,
Cedric Prakash
Ever since Gandhiji was shot dead on January 30, 1948,
This diya/candle light march is a silent protest
against attempts to intimidate and harass peace
loving citizens who work for justice and harmony
in the state. It is also a token protest to
highlight the fact that victims of the Gujarat carnage wait silently, in peace, for justice. All over the state, Dalit and tribal protest is being brutally stifled. In
Dangs in southern Gujarat, a frightening repeat
of the 1998-1999 violent mobisation against a
section of Dangis is being systematically carried
out. Gender driven violence continues unabated
all over the state with female foeticide ranking high as a socially acceptable crime.
In spite of these ground-level realities, there is a desperate attempt to project that all is well in Gujarat. Four years after the carnage of 2002, we meet for this diya/candle light protest to draw attention to the prevalent climate of threat, intimidation and violence. Wherever you are, whichever part of Gujarat, India or the world, we invite you to light a diya/candle on January 30, 2006 from 7-9 p.m. If it is possible to join us at Ahmedabad for this procession.
Date: January 30, 2006
Time: 6.30 p.m.
Venue of Assembly: Public Gardens, Opp Rupali Cinema, Ahmedabad
Valjibhai Patel (Council for Social Justice), Girish Patel (Lok Adhikar Sangh), Chunibhai Vaidya (Gujarat Lok Samiti), Swami Agnivesh, Teesta Setalvad (Citizens for Justice and Peace), Ila Pathak (AWAG), Cedric Prakash (Prashant), Sophia Khan (SAFR), Hanif Lakdawala (IFIE), Victor Moses (St Xaviers Social Service Society), Sheba George (SAHRWARU), Sebastian Amal Raj (Behavioral Science Centre), Erwin Lasrado (Ashadeep Youth Centre), Willy (INSAF), Pushpabehn Bhat (KHOJ), Rajendra Prasad (SAHMAT), Dwarika Nath Rath (MSD), Meera – Rafi(CFD), Bhavna Ramrakhiani, Meena Jagtap (DASTAK),Savad Rahman(madhyamam daily, kerala)
In spite of these ground-level realities, there is a desperate attempt to project that all is well in Gujarat. Four years after the carnage of 2002, we meet for this diya/candle light protest to draw attention to the prevalent climate of threat, intimidation and violence. Wherever you are, whichever part of Gujarat, India or the world, we invite you to light a diya/candle on January 30, 2006 from 7-9 p.m. If it is possible to join us at Ahmedabad for this procession.
Date: January 30, 2006
Time: 6.30 p.m.
Venue of Assembly: Public Gardens, Opp Rupali Cinema, Ahmedabad
Valjibhai Patel (Council for Social Justice), Girish Patel (Lok Adhikar Sangh), Chunibhai Vaidya (Gujarat Lok Samiti), Swami Agnivesh, Teesta Setalvad (Citizens for Justice and Peace), Ila Pathak (AWAG), Cedric Prakash (Prashant), Sophia Khan (SAFR), Hanif Lakdawala (IFIE), Victor Moses (St Xaviers Social Service Society), Sheba George (SAHRWARU), Sebastian Amal Raj (Behavioral Science Centre), Erwin Lasrado (Ashadeep Youth Centre), Willy (INSAF), Pushpabehn Bhat (KHOJ), Rajendra Prasad (SAHMAT), Dwarika Nath Rath (MSD), Meera – Rafi(CFD), Bhavna Ramrakhiani, Meena Jagtap (DASTAK),Savad Rahman(madhyamam daily, kerala)
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"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world;
indeed it's the only thing that ever has" - Margaret Mead
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SAVAD RAHMAN
subeditor,MADHYAMAM daily,
pooppalam, perinthalmanna,kerala,
india
cell:(91)-9846085873
