NEARLY 1,000 people will hold a silent peace march ‘against mob-ocracy' from Andheri's Holy Family School up to Andheri police station on April 6.
Action for Good Governance and Networking in India (AGNI) members, wearing white shirts and carrying black umbrellas and placards, feel that the police have not taken enough action against the miscreants re sponsible for the molestation of two women outside a Juhu hotel on New Year's night or against alleged Maharashtra Navnirman Sena activists who attacked taxi drivers or against those who attacked AGNI co-ordinator James John.
"We are demanding a strict law against mob violence," said AGNI Trustee Gerson Da'Cunha, who will chair a meeting at the school before the march. "In many cases, the police are ineffective or slow-moving."
A memorandum will be chalked out at the meeting that would be handed over to the Andheri police to be forwarded to Commissioner Hassan Gafoor. The memorandum will report the mob attacks and make demands, including that action be taken against people teeming up, losing inhibitions and causing undeclared bandhs.
"In many cases, police do not intervene as the local slumlords, matka groups, encroachers, even politicians collude with the police. We want this to stop," said Da'Cunha.
They will also ask the police to set up cells to protect those who want to help establish evidence against the attackers. "In cases like John's, who was trying to click pictures of mobs forcing shops to close for evidence, he was attacked. Of the five attackers, only two were arrested and let off on bail," said Ravi Nair, march organiser and AGNI volunteer.
sayli.mankikar@hindustantimes.com WANT TO JOIN? ¦ What: AGNI Peace rally and meeting against mob attacks and lawlessness ¦ When: Sunday, April 6, 2008 ¦ Where: Holy Family School, Andheri (East) ¦ Dress Code: White shirt/top and black उम्ब्रेल्ला -- सय्ली UDAS
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Monday, March 31, 2008
March against mobs
March against mobs
Posted On Sunday, March 30, 2008
WSP Correspondent
On April 6, a unique peace march will rally from Holy Family School Hall, Chakala till Andheri Police station to protest against mob violence. Points out activist Ravi Nair, an Action for Good Governance and Networking in India (AGNI) member, “We only put up our hands and blame the mobs, when they disrupt our normal life. We decided to raise our voice and make it count. Errant mobsters rule our lives and law-abiding citizens bear the brunt. They walk away scot-free, and even administration does not bring to book such elements, because politicians and powerbrokers are also involved. Joining this march will be elected representatives, former members of the administration and police, representatives of citizen groups and activists such as like Navleen Kumar, S Ganesan, Sumaira Abdulali, Suryakant Panchal, H S D’Lima and Vaishali Patil. This peace march will also highlight the inefficiency of the police authorities, when recently, AGNI activist James John was assaulted at J B Nagar, and had to be hospitalised during the Raj Thackeray arrest drama. The police acted only after a few days.When: Sunday, April 6Where: Holy Family School Hall, Andheri EastAt: 4:00 p m to 6:30 p mCall: 9821295960 (Ravi Nair) / 9223298694 (Ashok Pai)
Posted On Sunday, March 30, 2008
WSP Correspondent
On April 6, a unique peace march will rally from Holy Family School Hall, Chakala till Andheri Police station to protest against mob violence. Points out activist Ravi Nair, an Action for Good Governance and Networking in India (AGNI) member, “We only put up our hands and blame the mobs, when they disrupt our normal life. We decided to raise our voice and make it count. Errant mobsters rule our lives and law-abiding citizens bear the brunt. They walk away scot-free, and even administration does not bring to book such elements, because politicians and powerbrokers are also involved. Joining this march will be elected representatives, former members of the administration and police, representatives of citizen groups and activists such as like Navleen Kumar, S Ganesan, Sumaira Abdulali, Suryakant Panchal, H S D’Lima and Vaishali Patil. This peace march will also highlight the inefficiency of the police authorities, when recently, AGNI activist James John was assaulted at J B Nagar, and had to be hospitalised during the Raj Thackeray arrest drama. The police acted only after a few days.When: Sunday, April 6Where: Holy Family School Hall, Andheri EastAt: 4:00 p m to 6:30 p mCall: 9821295960 (Ravi Nair) / 9223298694 (Ashok Pai)
Friday, March 28, 2008
CITIZEN PEACE MARCH AGAINST MOB VIOLENCE
Hi all,The day is not far when you will have to take permission even to breath. Situation is such that there are chances where violence will broke out in just matter of seconds. Today's politician fancy themselves igniting violence just for trivial issues. You never know when you will be in the midst of mindless mob violence. The administration is just mute spectator. Your fundamental rights of peaceful living is blown to pieces. Mob-o-cracy has taken over and the victim is Democracy. There should be some end to it. Be prepare for a revolution again.
& THE REVOLUTION STARTS FROM 6TH APRIL…….. PLS JOIN US FOR THE PUBLIC MEETING & SILENT PEACE MARCH AT HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL HALL AT 4 PM ON 6TH APRIL
DRESS CODE :- WHITE TOP & BLACK UMBRELLA
& THE REVOLUTION STARTS FROM 6TH APRIL…….. PLS JOIN US FOR THE PUBLIC MEETING & SILENT PEACE MARCH AT HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL HALL AT 4 PM ON 6TH APRIL
DRESS CODE :- WHITE TOP & BLACK UMBRELLA
Thursday, March 27, 2008
COME JOIN US & STAND UNITED AGAINST MOB-OCRACY
Dear Friend,
Enforce Rule of Law! Fight Mob-ocracy!
Your presence will add meaning and value to a Citizen’s Meeting and Peace March on Sunday. April 6, 2008, 4.00 pm onwards. Please join citizen groups listed below at Holy Family School hall, (Nelco bus stop, Mahakali Caves Road, Andheri East). Then walk with them silently to Andheri Police Station to hand over an agreed memorandum.
The city is suffering lawlessness of a scale and frequency never known before. Issues are settled on the streets, mobs close down trade, attack citizens and spread fear. Police are often inactive or slow moving, collusion with wrongdoers is alleged. Politicians and power brokers are frequently involved – and rarely brought to book.
Despite the odds against them, a breed of fearless citizens stands up for the law of the land. Names like Navleen Kumar, S. Ganesan, Sumaira Abdulali, Suryakant Panchal, H.S. D’Lima and Vaishali Patil come to mind.
Most recently, James John, a senior and valued member of AGNI in Andheri East, had three ribs broken by persons forcibly closing shops the day Raj Thackeray was arrested. He was photographing the activity for evidence.
Citizens are stronger than mobs. On Sunday, April 6, join elected representatives, former members of the administration and police, representatives of citizen groups and the public to demand an end to the politically motivated and other lawlessness sweeping Mumbai.
Do be there on Sunday, April 6 and pass this message on to all with whom you are in touch. Mobs should not rule Mumbai. Citizens must.
D. M. Sukthankar
Vice Chairman & Managing Trustee, AGNI
Former Chief Secretary, Maharashtra / Municipal Commissioner, Mumbai
On behalf of
AGNI, Awaaz Foundation, Bombay Catholic Sabha, CitiSpace, Dignity Foundation, F- North Ward Citizens’ Forum, H-West Federation, Juhu Citizens’ Welfare Group, Khar Residents’ Association, MITRA (Movement against Intimidation, Threat and Violence against Activists), NAGAR, Oval Cooperage Residents’ Association, PRAJA and Public Concern for Governance Trust
Enforce Rule of Law! Fight Mob-ocracy!
Your presence will add meaning and value to a Citizen’s Meeting and Peace March on Sunday. April 6, 2008, 4.00 pm onwards. Please join citizen groups listed below at Holy Family School hall, (Nelco bus stop, Mahakali Caves Road, Andheri East). Then walk with them silently to Andheri Police Station to hand over an agreed memorandum.
The city is suffering lawlessness of a scale and frequency never known before. Issues are settled on the streets, mobs close down trade, attack citizens and spread fear. Police are often inactive or slow moving, collusion with wrongdoers is alleged. Politicians and power brokers are frequently involved – and rarely brought to book.
Despite the odds against them, a breed of fearless citizens stands up for the law of the land. Names like Navleen Kumar, S. Ganesan, Sumaira Abdulali, Suryakant Panchal, H.S. D’Lima and Vaishali Patil come to mind.
Most recently, James John, a senior and valued member of AGNI in Andheri East, had three ribs broken by persons forcibly closing shops the day Raj Thackeray was arrested. He was photographing the activity for evidence.
Citizens are stronger than mobs. On Sunday, April 6, join elected representatives, former members of the administration and police, representatives of citizen groups and the public to demand an end to the politically motivated and other lawlessness sweeping Mumbai.
Do be there on Sunday, April 6 and pass this message on to all with whom you are in touch. Mobs should not rule Mumbai. Citizens must.
D. M. Sukthankar
Vice Chairman & Managing Trustee, AGNI
Former Chief Secretary, Maharashtra / Municipal Commissioner, Mumbai
On behalf of
AGNI, Awaaz Foundation, Bombay Catholic Sabha, CitiSpace, Dignity Foundation, F- North Ward Citizens’ Forum, H-West Federation, Juhu Citizens’ Welfare Group, Khar Residents’ Association, MITRA (Movement against Intimidation, Threat and Violence against Activists), NAGAR, Oval Cooperage Residents’ Association, PRAJA and Public Concern for Governance Trust
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
रंग दे बसंती
RANG DE BASANTI
Watching the movie was quiet a experience. The situation in the movie was just like a reality. The climax is enough to wake you from your slumber. Coming out of the theatre you feel like start hitting out and change the system. This experience must hace been felt by most of us. Your blood must have flowed like a hot stream in your body. I saw many young boys and even girls passionately discussing among themselves as how to fight the evils in the system. There were many wild views flowing around, some wanted to hit out at the politicians, who they believe is the root cause of all the evils, some just wanted to expose all the corrupt bureaucrats and politicians. The groups were divided among extremist and moderates. Some wanted to fight just like Bhagat Singh and Rajguru as in the movie and some like Gandhi.
Youths today surely want to change the system. But lack of guidance will land them nowhere. To keep their passion burning, proper guidance through information is essential to bring a change in system. AGNI is such an organization where you will get the right ammunitions to fight the system. It has wealth of information where the youth can weed out the obstacles which they will face in fighting against the corrupt system. Be it BMC or Police or any government organization, you should know their working to get along with them. We appeal to all those who want to do service to the society.
COME JOIN US TO FIGHT FOR A CHANGE.
BY ASHOK PAI
Watching the movie was quiet a experience. The situation in the movie was just like a reality. The climax is enough to wake you from your slumber. Coming out of the theatre you feel like start hitting out and change the system. This experience must hace been felt by most of us. Your blood must have flowed like a hot stream in your body. I saw many young boys and even girls passionately discussing among themselves as how to fight the evils in the system. There were many wild views flowing around, some wanted to hit out at the politicians, who they believe is the root cause of all the evils, some just wanted to expose all the corrupt bureaucrats and politicians. The groups were divided among extremist and moderates. Some wanted to fight just like Bhagat Singh and Rajguru as in the movie and some like Gandhi.
Youths today surely want to change the system. But lack of guidance will land them nowhere. To keep their passion burning, proper guidance through information is essential to bring a change in system. AGNI is such an organization where you will get the right ammunitions to fight the system. It has wealth of information where the youth can weed out the obstacles which they will face in fighting against the corrupt system. Be it BMC or Police or any government organization, you should know their working to get along with them. We appeal to all those who want to do service to the society.
COME JOIN US TO FIGHT FOR A CHANGE.
BY ASHOK PAI
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