[Goanet] PROTEST PRESS MEET AGAINST RISING POLICE INTIMIDATION AND INTOLERANCE
PRESS INVITE FROM BABRI TO DADRI STOP PLAYING WITH LIVES AND RIGHTS OF MINORITIES Bharatiya Muslim Mahila Andolan, along with Police Reforms Watch, Bharat Bachao Andolan, Vidyarthi Bharti, Phule-Ambedkar Manch and Jagrut Kamgaar Manch is organizing a press conference to protest against the increasing harassment of Muslim youth by the police in Mumbai and the increasing intolerance towards the Muslim community. To condemn the rising hatred and animosity and the inability of the state to adequately respond ensuring security and safety of all citizens, this press meet is being called. Muslims as well as all citizens of India are entitled to a safe and secure environment to develop and prosper. It is the responsibility of the state and it various structures to ensure that this happens. But in the last many months we have seen increasing acts of violence against the minorities. Especially the role of police is less than adequate. The thrashing of 2 youth by the Bandra west police station and the inability of the police to prevent the incidences of intimidation by anti-social elements and the even larger concern of the inability of the state to accept criticism and dissent from the society is a dangerous sign. As civil society organisations working with the most marginalized sections, we would like to register our protest. Please do send your reporter to cover the event. Date: 21th October 2015/ Time: 2 pm Place: Mumbai Marathi Patrakar Sangh, Opp. Azad Maidan, CST, Mumbai. CONTACT: Khatoon Shaikh - 9224313819 / Noorjehan Safia Niaz - 9833072690 Girija Gupte- 9969412795 / Dolphy D’Souza-9833884227 / Feroze Mithiborewala – 9029277751 In Solidarity, Dr. Noorjehan Safia Niaz Co-Founder, Bharatiya Muslim Mahila Andolan Founder and Managing Trustee, Ashana Trust Ashoka Fellow BMMA Blog: bmmaindia.blogspot.in Self Blog: noorjehansafianiaz.blogspot.in Skype ID: noorsn2 Cell: 09833072690 Dolphy A. D'souza Cell: 9833884227 Convenor POLICE REFORMS WATCH Email: policereformswa...@gmail.com W: www.policereformswatch.org Please note my new number.
[Goanet] http://ibnlive.in.com/videos/506165/another-policeman-brazenly-killed-do-criminals-no-longer-fear-delhi-police.html
Dear Friends and Team, Thank you for watching me live on CNN IBN today. Some of you have given us your comments both brickbats and bouquests. Appreciate. Those who have missed out to watch because of time constraints, we are sending you the link of the telecast story on Good policing/ Police Reforms. http://ibnlive.in.com/videos/506165/another-policeman-brazenly-killed-do-criminals-no-longer-fear-delhi-police.html The programme can also be viewed on ibnlive.com. Do give us your comments. warm regards, Dolphy Dsouza - 9820226227 Convenor POLICE REFORMS WATCH 09820226227 www.policereformswatch.org
[Goanet] URGENT PRESS STATEMENT Meeting to Pay Tribute to Dr Asghar Ali Engineer- Celebrating his Legacy- Monday, 27th May at 5.30 p.m. at St. Xaviers College Hall, opp. Metro Cinema.
URGENT PRESS STATEMENT: 26 May 2013 Dear Friend, You might be aware of the sad news of the demise of our chairman Dr. Asghar Ali Engineer on 14th May 2013. The Centre for Study of Society and Secularism is celebrating the legacy of Dr. Asghar Ali Engineer ‘A living Faith- Quest for Peace, Harmony and Social change’ on, Monday, 27th May 2013 from 5.30pm to 8.30pm at the St. Xavier’s College Hall, Mahapalika Marg, opposite Metro Cinema, Dhobitalav, Mumbai 41. His views and work on religion and liberation theology, communal harmony, religion and women will be contextualized in today’s social scenario. Eminent individuals like Shabana Azmi, Julio Rebeiro, Admiral Ramdas, Mahesh Bhat, Ashok Sajjanhar, Secretary of National Foundation on Communal Harmony, Teesta Setalvad, Shri L.S. Hardenia, Anand Patwardhan, Fr. Rudy Heredia, Dr. Zeenat Shaukat Ali, Ram Puniyani and Irfan Engineer will address the gathering. We would request you to depute your Reporter / Cameraman to cover this event. With regards, Yours sincerely, Dolphy D'souza Cell: 09820226227
[Goanet] PRESS INVITE (Justice for All) PUBLIC CAMPAIGN FOR THE TABLING OF THE PREVENTION OF COMMUNAL AND TARGETED VIOLENCE BILL
Dear Friend, Please attend the press conference on Friday, February 08 at 3.30 p.m.at Press Club, opp. BMC Head Office, Azad Maidan, CST. Alternatively, please depute your Reporter/ Cameraman to cover this. Dolphy D'souza Member - Ad Hoc Committee 09820226227 Justice for All Campaign End Impunity, Ensure Accountability Press Release February 6, 2013 Several groups and individuals have come together in Mumbai and other parts of the country to launch a visible public campaign for the immediate tabling of the Prevention of Communal and Targeted Violence (Access to Justice and Reparations) Bill, 2011 in Parliament forthwith. Several groups involved with human rights issues among various communities will be spearheading the Bill. SAY NO to Violence, YES to Justice and Peace are the slogans of this campaign that will be launched at a regional and national level this Friday, February 8, 2013 at 3.30 p.m. at the Press Club, Mumbai. Actor activist Rahul Bose along with other representatives of the Campaign will address the media. We request you to attend and cover the press conference. Immediately after the launch press conference, four meetings have been scheduled with local communities at Kandivli (February 10, 2013), Mumbra (February 19,2013), Malad (March 2, 2013) and Goregaon (March 3, 2013) Schedule of the Campaign:- 1. Date: Sunday, February 10, 2013; Time: 6 P.M. Venue: Our Lady of Assumption Church Hall, M G Road, Kandivli (W), Mumbai Organiser: “Save Our Land” – SOUL TEAM 2. Date: February 19, 2013 (Timings to be fixed; either 11A.M or 6.30 P.M.) Venue: Centre for Education, Health, Terror Intervention and Justice awareness, IDEAL Market, 2nd Floor, Near Kausa TMC School, Mumbra – 400612, Organiser: Centre for Education, Health, Terror Intervention and Justice awareness 3. Date: Saturday, March 2, 2013 Time: 6.30 P.M. Venue: St. Anne’s High School Hall, Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Orlem, Malad, Organiser: The Bombay Catholic Sabha, Orlem Unit and SOUL TEAM 4. Date: March 23, 2013, Time: 4 P.M. Venue: Keshav Gore Hall, Aarey Road, Goregaon (W), Mumbai Organiser: Ujwal Seva Sanstha ka Prathak Prakashan Justice for All Campaign Ad Hoc Committee: Teesta Setalvad (Convenor), Dr Amarjit Singh Narang, Aslam Ghazi, Maulana Burhanuddin Qasmi, Maulana Daryabadi, Dolphy D'Souza, Farid Shaikh, Haroon Mozawala, Javed Anand, Keval Ukey, Kaushik Sangahvi, Sumedh Jadhav, Yusuf Muchhala Address: c/o Sabrang, Nirant, Juhu Tara Road, Juhu, Mumbai 400049; Telephone: 91- (0)22 26602288/26603927; Email: teestatee...@gmail.com , www.sabrang.com -- Teesta Setalvad 'Nirant', Juhu Tara Road, Juhu, Mumbai - 400 049 http://teestasetalvad.blogspot.com/ www.cjponline.org www.gujarat-riots.com www.sabrang.com -- Teesta Setalvad 'Nirant', Juhu Tara Road, Juhu, Mumbai - 400 049 http://teestasetalvad.blogspot.com/ www.cjponline.org www.gujarat-riots.com www.sabrang.com
[Goanet] Invite for Workshop and Public Meeting (Jan 2 2012) Where India Fails Its Survivors PLEASE COME !!!
Dear Friend, Wishing you an action filled year, 2013 and also a reminder to stand and support for justice whenever the occasion demands. You might recall that The Bombay Catholic Sabha was one of the few organisations in Mumbai who had raised resources for the victims of the Gujarat pogrom and also for the Kandhamal victims of crimes against humanity. Please join in for this campaign on Wednessday, January 02 at 2.00 p.m. at St. Xaviers College, CST. More details of the programme in the leaflet below. warm regards, Dolphy D'souza Immd. Past President- The Bombay Catholic Sabha 09820226227 - Original Message - From: Teesta Setalvad To: Teesta Setalvad Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2012 6:48 PM Subject: Invite for Workshop and Public Meeting (Jan 2 2012) Where India Fails Its Survivors PLEASE COME !!! -- Teesta Setalvad 'Nirant', Juhu Tara Road, Juhu, Mumbai - 400 049 http://teestasetalvad.blogspot.com/ www.cjponline.org www.gujarat-riots.com www.sabrang.com
[Goanet] Book Release: Anna Hazare Upsurge
Dear Friend, Please do attend and pass the message around. warm regards, Dolphy D'souza 09820226227 - Original Message - From: ram puniyani Subject: Book Release: Anna Hazare Upsurge Sahitya Upkram and All India Secular Forum Book Release Function Book Anna Hazare Upsurge (details below) edited by Asghar Ali Engineer and Ram Puniyani will be released by Justice (Retd) Hosbet Suresh. Dr. Asghar Ali Engineer, Dr. Vikas Narain Rai, Javed Anand and Ram Puniyani will be on the panel discussing the book. Moderator: Dolphy DeSouza, Place: Mumbai Marathi Patrakar Sangh, Date: 29th May 2012, Tuesday, 5.30 PM. All Are Cordially Invited Irfan Engineer All India Secular Forum -- Anna Hazare Upsurge : A Critical Appraisal Editors : Asghar Ali Engineer l Ram Puniyani ISBN 978-81-8235-108-0 Price : Rs. 160.00 (Paper Back) Rs. 320.00 (Hard Bound) Contents Part – I : The Janlokpal Bill 1.Parliament is for People— Zoya Hasan 2.Anna Hazare Stir: What It Has Achieved and What it Has Not—Neena Vyas Vidya Subrahmaniam 3.‘Bahujan’ Lokpal Bill Makes New Demands — Yoginder Sikand 4.Jan Lokpal Bill: A Critique — A. Faizur Rahman Part – II : Anna: Theme Essays 5.Anna Phenomenon: Paradox of Indian Reality — Uday Mehta 6.What is the Real Goal of the Anna Movement — Rohini Hensman 7.The Neoliberal Revolution — Anand Teltumbde Part – III : Anna and the Team: Background 8.The Making of an Authority: Anna Hazare in Ralegan Siddhi — Mukul Sharma 9.The Unholy Cow— Shekhar Gupta Part – IV : Second Gandhi: Second Freedom Movement? 10.Is Anna Hazare the New Gandhi? — Asghar Ali Engineer 11.Gandhian Façade — Praful Bidwai 12.Anna Hazare: Tragedy to Farce — J. Sri Raman Part – V : Interviews 13.Jan Lokpal: An Alternative View— K. N. Panikkar 14.Jan Lokpal Bill is Very Regressive: Arundhati Roy — Sagarika Ghose 15.Communalism is Bigger Issue for Muslims: Akhtarul Wasey — Sadiq Naqvi Part – VI : Nature of Movement 16.Fuzzy Movement — Prabhat Patnaik 17.Why I didn’t Go to Jantar Mantar — Harsh Mander 18.Ambedkar’s Way Anna Hazare’s Methods— Sukhadeo Thorat 19.Born Again Patriot — An Anti-Corruption Movement and The Rise of Illiberalism — Kanti Bajpai 20.The Ayatollah in Waiting — Govind Talwalkar 21.Hardly a Revolution— Soumitro Das 22.Anna Upsurge and The Social Movements — Ram Puniyani 23.A Tale of Two Movements— Amita Baviskar 24.Anna’s Social Fascism — Kancha Ilaiah 25.Enough! Mr. Hazare— John Dayal 26.Please Don’t Call It A Revolution— Happymon Jacob Part – VII : Role of Media 27.Media’s Misplaced Triumphalism— Nilottpal Basu 28.Visibility as a Trap in the Anna Hazare Campaign — Arvind Rajagopal 29.A Feral Media Orchestrates Anti-Corruption Campaign— Sashi Kumar Part – IX : Communal Undertones 30.India: Anna is the Icon of Banal Hindutva — Jyotirmaya Sharma 31.The Communal Character of Anna Hazare’s Movement — Bhanwar Megwanshi 32.Anna Hazare’s RSS— Akash Bisht 33.Why the Sangh Loves Anna— Hartosh Singh Bal Annexures : Team Anna’s Version ‘We stand where we had Started on the Lokpal Bill’: Interview— Arvind Kejriwal What Matters is the Cause: Interview — Medha Patkar Anna Personality Cult should be Avoided — Prashant Bhushan Appendices : Summary of Draft Bills Government Draft Bill Jan LokPal Bill – Summary and Guide to India’s Civil Society Anti-Corruption Bill Deserves Our Support — Anna Hazare Lokpal Bill: Aruna Roy and NCPRI’s Suggestions— Aruna Roy Published by Sahitya Upkram E mail : sahitya_upk...@yahoo.co.in Phone : 09654732174, 09350809192 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups International Peace Festival group. To post to this group, send email to international-peace-festi...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to international-peace-festival+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/international-peace-festival?hl=en.
[Goanet] Urgent Press Conference on Febraury 24 at 3.00 p.m. and Mumbai Marathi Patrakar Sangh, Mumbai.
‘Ten years of the Gujarat Genocide’ Invitation to a Press Conference in Mumbai: ‘Justice for Victims of 2002 Genocide’ Day/Date / Time: Friday, February 24, 2012; 3.00p.m. Venue: Mumbai Marathi Patrakar Sangh, Mahapalika Marg, Mumbai. February 27/28 mark ten years both of the tragic death of 57 persons due to fire in a compartment of the Sabarmati Express near Godhra station and the criminal manipulation of this tragic incident as a pretext for the Modi government sponsored anti-Muslim genocide throughout the state. On February 27, thousands of victim-survivors of the mass crime, lawyers, jurists, activists, artistes and intellectuals from all over the country will assemble at Gulberg Society, Ahmedabad for a commemoration. Through words and images, reminiscences and video-clips, photo exhibition, names of ‘Missing Persons’ enlisted on a ‘Wailing Wall’, honouring those who risked their lives to save neighbours who were the target, music and tears, the Crimes Against Humanity committed ten years ago will be recalled and the plight of the traumatised and the displaced highlighted. The survivors from Gulberg Society will lead the assembled people through the housing colony and recount the horrors of February 28, 2002. A collective resolve will be renewed to continue the struggle for justice to the victim-survivors and punishment to the perpetrators and masterminds of the carnage. The entire programme at Gulberg Society, symbolising the Holocaust in Gujarat will be webcast for viewing Live on the afternoon/evening of Feb 27 and posted on U-tube subsequently so that we remember, never forget. Simultaneous Commemoration Meetings are planned in several cities, including Mumbai and Delhi. For a part of the meeting on Feb 27, we hope to be able to view the programme webcast Live from Gulberg Society. The Mumbai meeting is being held onj February 27 at 6.00 p.m. at St Xavier's College Auditorium, Mahapalika Marg, CST, Mumbai. This is beign jointly organised by ALL justice and peace-promoting individuals/organisations and St Xaviers College. Among the speakers who will address the Press Conference and announce details of the programme at St Xavier's College,Mumbai: Justice H. Suresh. Javed Anand - Citizens for Justice and Peace and Convenor for the event. Please depute your Reporter to cover this event. warm regards, Dolphy D'souza / Irfan Engineer Co-Convenors Cell: 9820226227 / 9869462833 / 26602288 Email: dolphyadso...@gmail.com Nirant, Juhu Tara Road, Juhu Mumbai 400049 --- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---
[Goanet] Invitation to a Public Meet: Police Reforms: For A Citizen Friendly Police on November 25.
PRESS NOTE FOR MEDIA. PLEASE DEPUTE YOUR REPORTER TO COVER THIS EVENT Best Regards, Dolphy D'souza Behalf of CIP 9820226227 CITIZENS' INITIATIVE FOR PEACE Invites You to a Public Meeting on Police Reforms: For A Citizen Friendly Police At St. Xavier's College Hall, Mahapalika Marg, Mumbai 40001 On Thursday 25th November 2010 at 5:30 PM SPEAKERS Dr.Kiran Bedi Magsaysay Award winner Former IPS Officer Ms Maja Daruwala Director, Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative Mihir Desai High Court Advocate Member, Governing Council of ICHRL Talks to be followed by an Interactive Session All are welcome Website: www.mumbaicitizens.com Contact: Salil 9324869143, Dolphy 9820226227, Soheb 9833627173
[Goanet] Fr Cedric Prakash bereaved
Dear Friends, If you recall, The Bombay Catholic Sabha had felicitated Fr. Cedric Prakash for his outstanding work in the field of human rights. Fr. Cedric's beloved mother passed away. Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul rest in peace. Dolphy D'souza 9820226227 Fr Cedric Prakash bereaved MRS CYNTHIA LOBO(87 yrs) the mother of FR CEDRIC PRAKASH expired in Bombay. The FUNERAL MASS will be held at EVERARDNAGAR, Sion-Chembur Highway on TUESDAY 16th NOVEMBER at 4pm followed by burial at the SION CEMETERY _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ _/ _/ tambdimati: the Goa review is a community blog of original _/ art, writing, music, news and commentary from and about the _/ smallest state in the subcontinent. check out the newest _/ member of the Goanet family daily at _/ http://www.tambdimati.com. _/ _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/
[Goanet] Minority Schemes
--- *** Follow Goanet on Twitter *** http://twitter.com/goanet --- URGENT PRESS STATEMENT. Minorities Offered Re-Imbursement Of Fees/ Scholarships by the Minorities Welfare Dept, Government of Maharashtra. The Ministry of Minority Development , Govt of Maharashtra is offering Reimbursement of Fees / Scholarships for various professional, vocational and non-professional courses for the economically weaker and meritorious Students belonging to the Christians, Muslims, Buddhist, Sikh, Parsi and Jain Minority Community. The Bombay Catholic Sabha along with Muslims for Secular Democracy and several other NGO's has partnered with the Maharashtra Minorities Welfare Department in motivating the minorities to apply and avail of these schemes. The Minority Schemes cover the following : 1. Fee Reimbursement Scheme for Employment Oriented Training Programmes. The maximum amount under this scheme is Rs 4000 per course. 2. Scholarships for post-SSC, post-HSC. Professional Diploma/Degree/Post Graduate Courses. The maximum amount is Rs 25,000. 3. Scholarships for BA/BSc/BCom courses. The maximum amount is Rs 5000. The essential requirements and documents to be submitted are as follows: a) Annual Income of parent/guardian of student: The annual income of the family should not exceed more than Rs. 2,50,000/- ( Two Lakhs Fifty Thousand) per annum. In case of self-employment a declaration on a non-judicial stamp paper or on plain paper affixing Rs 10 court fee or franked with Rs.10/- stamp, detailing the annual income from all sources. In case of those employed, a salary certificate from the employer or True Copy of Income Tax Returns. b) Documents which need be enclosed with application: i. Attested certificates of educational qualifications. ii. Proof of religion: If not stated in your School Leaving Certificate , then a declaration confirming your religious status. iii. Proof of permanent address: Please attach any one of the documents: Domicile certificate/ Ration Card/ Driving Licence/ Electricty Bill/ Indian Passport/ Election ID card etc.. Photocopy of the same should be attached, signed by the applicant/student to affirm that the same is a ‘True Copy’. Declaration of religion (if not mentioned in the Leaving Certificate) and annual income can be combined in a single declaration. Declaration Formats are available on the website. c) Verification by Head of Institution/College: Students are required to fill the prescribed form, attach supporting documents and submit it to their institution/college at the earliest. The institutions, in turn, are required to submit the same directly to the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) by February 25th. The Department has also requested the NGOs to help in publicising the scheme, making the forms available to students, guide/help them in filling the forms and submitting the same on behalf of the students with the DTE. The Bombay Catholic Sabha and other NGO’s who have been interacting with concerned officials in the last two weeks are keen on following this route as we will be able to track and pursue the matter with the authorities until the sanction decision is taken. BCS has also offered to volunteer this service to students free of charge. BCS is happy to help and has set up a help desk For guidance, telephonic enquiries, location of our various help desks in Mumbai, application forms, help in filling the application forms and submissions: Contact us at the Sabha Head Office at St Michael's Church, L.J.Road, Mahim. Phone Nos. 24463853 / 24446632 Time: Mondays to Fridays between 6.00 p.m to - 8.00 p.m. Interested students / parents can also visit the following websites: www.mfsd.org or www.dte.org.in for more details and forms. We must not miss this opportunity to ensure that every needy student avails of such facilities to pursue their studies. Dolphy D’souza President THE BOMBAY CATHOLIC SABHA 9820226227
[Goanet] Fw: Citizens Statement on Raj Thackeray-MNS Violence
Hello Sabhaites and Friends, Re: Dharna at Metro Theatre on Saturday, October 25 between 2.00 p.m. and 4.00 p.m. against the breakdown of rule of law. Please read the citizen's statement given below. Mr. Anand Castellino, Vice-President, Mr. John Miranda, Executive Member of BCS and myself attended the meeting on October 23 at 11.30 a.m. at Dadar . The meeting was chaired by Ms Medha Patkar of NBA and NAPM. Several other activists from different organisations were also present for this meeting. At this meeting it was decided to do the following: 1. Citizens Statement which is given below. 2. Dharna / Protest meeting at Metro Theatre on Saturday, October 25th between 2.00 p.m. and 4.00 p.m.. We cannot remain silent spectators both to the divisise agenda and also the breakdown of rule of law. Please pass the message around and attend in large numbers. Best Regards, Dolphy D'souza . - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: GB GB Andolan [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, October 24, 2008 12:15 AM Subject: Citizens Statement on Raj Thackeray-MNS Violence CITIZENS STATEMENT AGAINST PLANNED VIOLENCE AGAINST NORTH INDIANS AND BREAK DOWN OF RULE OF LAW We, the citizens of Maharashtra protest against the planned and instigated violence against north Indians in Mumbai, Thane and Kalyan. Neither Mr. Raj Thackrey nor the MNS have actually done any good to the ordinary Maharashtrian Bahujans on whose behalf he is advocating. The major issues of the State and its toilling masses like that of the agrarian crisis, land and homelessness, displacement due to SEZ and other development based projects or mill workers in Mumbai have found any place in his agenda. The violent and dividing politicking will result in far reaching consequences to safety and securityof the citizens and the integrety of the nation Repeated inflammatory public speeches and statements made by Raj Thackeray, is ample proof of his violent and unlawful demeanor and there is no justification for the Democratic Front led by Congress and NCP for being a silent spectator resulting in violation of rule of law and the rights guarenteed under the Indian Constitution. The state has left the ordinary citizens vulnerable to the attack by a small section of unruly MNS workers. We assert the diversity of Mumbai and believe that the rule of law has to prevail and Mr. Raj Thackery / MNS should not be allowed to continue with their unruly behaviour holding the entire city in ransom. The State is equally responsible for the breakdown of the constituitional mechanisms and fear that has been instilled in the linguistic and regional minority in Mumbai. The violence would not have continued with out the silent support provided by the Chief Minister and the Home Minister. We also denounce Thackeray's statement exhorting his party workers to take to violence and arson as peaceful modes of protest like fasting and Dharna are 'ineffective' and must be given up. We demand immediate action to restore the rule of law and derecognition of MNS as a political party and stringient legal action against Raj Thackrey, implement the recommendation of the State Human Rights Commission [SHRC] to reinvestigate all the earlier cases against Raj Thackeray and initiate action as per law. We firmly state our disagreement with all those who have silent faith in the segregating vision of Raj Thackeray, but merely condemn his physically brutality. We request the ordinary, peace loving, non communal and progressive forces in the city to come together and fight the hijacking of the ordinary citizens agenda using violence and vested interests by politicians like Raj Thackeray. Sincerly yours, Medha Patkar- NBA, NAPM, Anand Teltumbede- Dalit Activist and Writer, Anand Patwardhan- Film maker, Avinash Mahtekar- Activist Ambedkar Movement Simpreet Singh- Ghar Banao Ghar Bachao Andolan , Mukta Srivastava- NAPM, N.D. Patil- PWP, Urmila Pawar- Dalit Writer and Activist , Prakash Reddy- CPI , Bhalchandra Kango-CPI, Hasina Khan-Awaz-e-Niswan, Forum Against Opression of Women , Maju Varghese- YUVA , Gerson da Cunha- Agni , Dolphy Dsouza- Bombay Catholic Sabha Damjibhai Gada- and several others
