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 LRS in Action:
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Lok Raj Sangathan, Maharashtra opposes the harassment of Muslim community in Mumbai in the name of fighting terrorism |
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Following the serial bomb blasts in the suburban trains in Mumbai on 11 th July 2006, there has been a systematic propaganda campaign to portray the Muslim community as responsible for the bomb blasts. ..more |
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The first salvo to commemorate 150 years of the Ghadar of 1857 fired in Ulhasnagar (Maharashtra)! |
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The first salvo to commemorate 150 years of the Ghadar of 1857 fired in Ulhasnagar (Maharashtra)!
If you were to have got off the Mumbai suburban local at Vithalwadi station on October 8, you would have been greeted by a flurry of white and red flags with the Lok Raj Sangathan symbol proudly emblazoned on them. The relevance of his message, almost a hundred and fifty years after he first gave it, is reiterated in the hoarding: "1857 ke Shahidon ka yeh Paigaam - Karen Lok Raj ke liye Sangram!"
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Right to work Campaign |
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Lok Raj Sangathan hosted the meeting of the convenors committee of the "Right to Work Campaign" in Delhi on August 28-29. ..more |
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Response to the Draft Report of the Convenor: The Development of Theory as the Burning Issue Facing the Movement |
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The Draft Report of the Convener of the LRS presented at the All India Council meeting in July 2006 which has been posted on the LRS web-site brings to the forefront several important issues facing the movement, which need to be addressed in detail by all the progressive forces in the country. ..more |
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Draft report presented by the Convenor at the meeting of the AIC of LRS |
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If people need to emerge as a political force that fights for political power, they have to organise themselves with that perspective from day one. This is the work that the Lok Raj Sangathan has begun, by building Lok Raj samitis in different areas amongst the fighting people. ..more |
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All India Council of LRS meets in Mumbai and takes important decisions |
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The All India Council of Lok Raj Sangathan met in Mumbai on July 23. Over 60 members including Justice H. Suresh, Prof Dalip Singh, Prakash Rao and others attended the meeting. Delegates from Kanpur, Mumbai, Thane, Pune and Delhi actively took part in the deliberations. ..more |
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Successful campaign of Lok Raj Sangathan in the Tamil Nadu local government elections |
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Elections to the local government bodies in Tamil Nadu took place on October 13th and 15th. Elections were held to the various corporations, municipalities, town panchayats, district panchayats and village panchayats. ..more |
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Government denies copies of late President Shri K.R. Narayanan's letter to the then Prime Minister Vajpayee in the wake of the genocide in Gujarat in 2002 under the RTI Act |
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A letter dated 20.01.2006 addresed to the Public Information Officer in the Office of the President signed by Mr TS Sankaran was sent requesting for the copies of the letter sent by late President K.R. Narayanan to the then Prime Minister Vajpayee in the wak of the genocide in Gujarat in 2002, under the provisions of the RTI Act, 2005. ..more |
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Peasants in South Tamil Nadu resolve to step up their struggles |
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Hundreds of peasants belonging to the Ottapidaram Taluk in Tuticorin district of Tamil Nadu rallied at Pasuvandanai demanding that the government immediately take steps to fulfill their demands. The rally was jointly organized by Lok Raj Sangathan and Thamizhaga Vivasayigal Sangam (Tuticorin district). ..more |
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Demonstration against U.S backed Israeli massacre in Lebanon |
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A day after one of the worst war crimes of our times was committed in which over 60 people including 30 children were slaughtered as a result of Israeli bombing of their homes in Qana, hundreds of men, women and children participated in a vigorous demonstration organised by the Lok Raj Sangathan ..more |
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Campaign in defence of the right to life, livelihood and dignity |
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Several organisations participated in a protest action outside the Supreme Court in Delhi on July 3, 2006, under the banner of "Stop Evictions Campaign". The protest was part of an on-going campaign to defend the rights of the working and poor people of Delhi.
Delhi Master Plan, MCD, ..more |
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Consultative Meeting on Building a Consciousness Movement |
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A consultative meeting was held on 8th of July 2006 in Chennai on building a Consciousness Movement towards people's rule. The meeting that was organized by Lok Raj Sangathan (Makklatchi Iyakkam) has gained significant importance in the context of ensuing elections for the Local bodies in October. The event was chaired by T.S.Sankaran, honorary president of Makkalatchi Iyakkam. The meeting was attended by activists and leaders of many trade unions and other people's movements from various parts of Tamil Nadu.
Makklatchi Iyakkam, Chennai ..more |
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Residents of Transit Camp, Kalkaji prepare to oppose demolition |
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Thousands of residents of Transit Camp, Kalkaji, New Delhi prepare to oppose demolition of their homes.
Residents of Transit Camp, a resettlement colony in Kalkaji, South Delhi, have been warned, through notices put up by the DDA on May 5, 2006, that their houses will be demolished as per High Court orders. They have been warned to move out their possessions latest May 8, so that their homes can be demolished from May 9 to 11.
Transit Camp, 1960 master plan of Delhi ..more |
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Thousands march in Delhi to protest against destruction of homes and livelihood of people |
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More than a thousand protesters marched through the eight kilometer route from Raj Ghat to Jantar Mantar in the roasting Delhi heat on 28 th April 2006. Lok Raj Sangathan joined dozens of other organizations and militantly shouted slogans throughout the march demanding a people-centric approach to development. The slogans and placards asserted that the forests, rivers and land belonged to the people and it must be utilized in their interest; the demonstrators condemned official actions that rendered working people homeless by destroying their jhuggi-jhoparis or by raising the height of dams; they rejected development that required the destruction of the livelihood of shopkeepers and traders.
jantar mantar, ..more |
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Meeting of All India Council of Lok Raj Sangathan held in Mumbai, April 23, 2006 |
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The 2nd plenary meeting of the All India Council of the Lok Raj Sangathan was held in Mumbai on April 23, 2006. Thirty-seven people participated in the deliberations of the AIC. ..more |
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New Delhi witnesses big rally against the draconian Armed Forces Special Powers Act |
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...the only way that the national rights of the different peoples inhabiting India can be realised is by ensuring that the ordinary people of this country have political power in their own hands, and by reconstituting India as a voluntary union of nations, nationalities and tribal peoples. ..more |
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Lok Raj Sangathan, Maharashtra opposes the harassment of Muslim community in Mumbai in the name of fighting terrorism |
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Lok Raj Sangathan firmly condemned the terrorist bombings of local trains and demanded that the culprits should be caught and punished. However even before the investigation was over, police and intelligence agencies started creating enmity between communities by portraying Muslim community as responsible for these terrorist acts while their official spokesmen were claiming that no conclusion should be reached till the investigations are over. ..more |
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LRS opposes harassment of Muslims in name of fighting terrorism |
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A very warm response was received by teams of LRS members and supporters who went to areas like Kurla, Byculla, Thane, Kalwa, Mumbra, Rabodi, Bhiwandi and distributed a LRS statement opposing the harassment of Muslims in the name of fighting terrorism.
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Government denies copies of late President Shri K.R. Narayanan’s letter |
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Government denies copies of late President Shri K.R.Narayanan to former Prime Minister Vajpayee on grounds of “sovereignty and integrity of India”. ..more |
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Peasants in south Tamil Nadu resolve to step up their struggles |
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Hundreds of peasants belonging to the Ottapidaram Taluk in Tuticorin district of Tamil Nadu rallied at Pasuvandanai demanding that the government immediately take steps to fulfill their demands. ..more |
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Demonstration against U.S backed Israeli massacre in Lebanon |
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A day after one of the worst war crimes of our times was committed in which over 60 people including 30 children were slaughtered as a result of Israeli bombing of their homes in Qana, hundreds of men, women and children participated in a vigorous demonstration organised by the Lok Raj Sangathan and other organisations condemning the aggression against the Lebanese and Palestinian people in New Delhi. ..more |
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Campaign in defence of the right to life, livelihood and dignity |
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Master Plans for the development of our cities cannot be designed to fulfil the aspirations of finance capital and multinationals. The Master Plan for the development of Delhi must reflect our concerns and respect our rights ..more |
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Consultative Meeting on Building a Consciousness Movement Towards Lok Raj |
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A consultative meeting was organized by Lok Raj Sangathan on 8th of July 2006 in Chennai on building a Consciousness Movement towards people's rule. ..more |
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Demonstration against Israeli aggression into Gaza |
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On 4th July 2006, the Communist Party of India organised a demonstration followed by a rally, near the Israeli embassy in New Delhi. ..more |
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Joint May Day meeting Held in Chennai |
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Makkalatchi Iyakkam (Lok Raj Sangathan) together with few trade unions jointly held the May day meeting in Chennai. ..more |
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2006 Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections - An Analysis |
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Lok Raj Sangathan (Makkalatchi Iyakkam) Chennai organized a meeting on 6th of June to analyse the "2006 Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections" that took place in May. ..more |
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Justice Suresh condemns the mandala demolition drive |
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Participating in a meeting held at Azad Maidan in support of the struggle, Justice Suresh, President of Lok Raj Sangathan, emphasized that the right to shelter is a constitutional right ..more |
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Seminar on Shwe Gas Project |
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The Burmese people have been fighting against dictatorship for several decades. A seminar on the Shwe project in the country to be used to export gas to India, being opposed by many, was conducted. LRS was invited to make a presentation. ..more |
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Residents of Transit Camp, Kalkaji prepare to oppose demolition |
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On the evening of May 5, thousands of residents of the colony gathered at the colony's Ram Leela maidan to express their resolve to resist, with their lives if need be, the court orders and DDA notices announcing demolitions. ..more |
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Protest against destruction of homes & livelihood of people |
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The Supreme Court has come to the rescue of the government by permitting it to go ahead with construction of the dam even in the face of clear evidence that rehabilitation was far from satisfactory. ..more |
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Are you trying to expand the people’s role in the political process?, Are you trying to break the stranglehold of the parties of the status quo? |
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In recent years, in one election after another, we have witnessed the emergence of new initiatives from among the people and their numerous organisations. ..more |
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Youth in Khadar Extension celebrate Shaheedi Diwas |
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Youth and residents of Khadar Extension came together under the banner of Hind Naujavan Ekta Sabha to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the martyrdom of Bhagat Singh and his comrades. ..more |
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HAU students organise seminar on recent trends in agriculture: issues and concerns |
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Uma Seth, agricultural economist, and LRS AIC member delivered an important presentation on the issue of rural distress. Increasing commercialisation and capitalisation of Indian agriculture had exposed the millions of small peasants on very small holdings to very high risks and insecurities; there was no insurance for such risks. In the context of no guarantee of output prices in the face of increasing input costs, the small and middle peasants have been forced into perpetual indebtedness. ..more |
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Panel discussion on ``Communalism -- Combating it'' |
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A panel discussion on "Communalism - Combating it" was organised on March 25, 2006 at the National College, Basavanagudi, Bangalore under the aegis of LRS and the People's Democratic Forum of Bangalore. ..more |
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Resolution against the US plans to wage war on Iran |
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Lok Raj Sangathan convened a meeting attended by a large number of organisations and activists to discuss the grave situation created by the US with respect to Iran. ..more |
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LRS consultation resolves to act against US plans to unleash war on Iran |
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Lok Raj Sangathan convened a meeting attended by a large number of organisations and activists to discuss the grave situation created by the US with respect to Iran. ..more |
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Powerful, united protests by all sections of the Indian people against Bush's Visit |
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US President George W Bush was greeted with massive protests from all over India during his recent trip. ..more |
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February 26 Rajghat 3 pm Prayer meeting |
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An all-religion prayer meeting was held at Rajghat to protest against Bush's state visit to Rajghat when he is in India ..more |
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Delhi Groups Express Support for Bhopal-Delhi March by Carbide Gas Victims |
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Human rights and environmental groups from Delhi pledged their support to the 150 survivors of the December 1984 Union Carbide disaster in Bhopal who have set off on a 800-km march on foot to New Delhi demanding justice and a life of dignity for the people poisoned by American multinational Union Carbide Corporation. ..more |
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All India Council of Lok Raj Sangathan Calls on Prime Minister to withdraw invitation to US President Bush |
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The All India Council of Lok Raj Sangathan has drafted a letter to the Prime Minister of India, calling upon him to immediately withdraw the invitation for US President George W Bush to come to India. ..more |
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Petition requesting release of late President KR Narayanan's Gujarat related correspondence submitted to President APJ Kalam |
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A letter from Lok Raj Sangathan, to the office of the President, requesting release of the correspondence between former President, the late Shri KR Narayanan, with the former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee has been submitted. ..more |
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Day Long Fast to Support Human Rights of Kashmiri people |
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Dharna to condemn state terrorism against kashmiri people both within Kashmir and in rest of India, as well as towards a solution to the Kashmir problem. ..more |
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Cuban Ambassador addresses a meeting organised by Lok Raj Sangathan |
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Cuba has been able to solve several key problems of Cuban people in the arena of economy, politics, culture, etc. Cuban system is not ideal but it certainly has the participation and support of the people at large. ..more |
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March to Parliament on 10 December 2005 for Constitutional Guarantee for Rights |
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Hundreds of activists of nearly 30 mass organizations marched from Mandi House to Parliament under the banner ‘For Constitutional Guarantees and Enforcement Mechanisms for Human Rights, Democratic Rights and National Rights’ on the occasion of the International Human Rights Day ..more |
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Report on Day 3 of the TN Yatra |
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The third day report of the TN Yatra for Genuine Freedom, Socialism, Towards Lok Raj, Against Globalisation, For the Right to Livelihood, and For Electoral Reforms ..more |
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Press meet successfully held on the eve of the TN Yatra |
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The Tamil Nadu Yatra, is jointly organized by the Lok Raj Sangathan, Federation of Unorganised Workers and the NAPM. Under the overall initiative of these three organisations, more than thirty workers unions, women's organizations and rights organizations are participating in this historic Yatra. ..more |
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Press meet successfully held on the eve of the TN Yatra |
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The Tamil Nadu Yatra, is jointly organized by the Lok Raj Sangathan, Federation of Unorganised Workers and the NAPM. Under the overall initiative of these three organisations, more than thirty workers unions, women's organizations and rights organizations are participating in this historic Yatra. ..more |
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Join the Campaign to Punish the Guilty |
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You would agree with us that the question of how to punish the guilty has emerged as one of the central issues facing the people s movement for empowerment. Therefore we request you/ your organisation to participate in this campaign. ..more |
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Campaign to Punish the Guilty |
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Twenty years and eleven months after the communal genocide of November, 1984, not a single political leader or senior official who bears command responsibility for these mass crimes has been tried and punished. ..more |
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TN Peasants meeting calls for strengthening organization |
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When both small and medium farmers throughout India are up in arms against the policies of the central and state governments, this meeting served to highlight the plight of the peasantry and focus on the need for strengthening the organization of peasants. ..more |
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Meeting of LRS demands “Punish the guilty of 1984!” |
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Speakers at this forum pointed out that the guilty in this case were not only individuals in high places but also a political party with the state machinery at its command. ..more |
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Lessons of the Mumbai floods |
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We demand necessary changes in our Constitution so that People's committees get decisive power to take all the decisions, to demand accountability from elected representatives and to remove representatives who do not come up to their expectations. ..more |
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Meeting of LRS demands “Punish the guilty of 1984!” |
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Invitation letter for the LRS meeting to demand “Punish the guilty of 1984!” ..more |
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The Impact of the New Patent Law on People’s Health |
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The WTO agreement became effective for India from 1st January 1995. This had a clause requiring the country to change from process to product patents at least by 1st January 2005. ..more |
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LRS activists support the fighting workers and people of Gurgaon |
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A big meeting was held outside the hospital in which speaker after speaker reiterated the resolve of the workers and people of Gurgaon to fight for justice. ..more |
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Demand Unconditional, Complete and Immediate Repeal of AFSPA! |
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15 July marks first anniversary of the demonstration staged by members of Meira Paiebi in Manipur at the Kangla Fort in Imphal, against the Armed Forces Special Power Act 1958 and attacks on their rights and dignity. Demonstrate to demand repeal of AFSPA. ..more |
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Lok Raj Sangathan organizes a meeting in Chennai |
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With the state elections due next year, there was a unanimous view to take up the issue of people's empowerment and electoral reforms to every district of Tamil Nadu in a campaign mode and mobilize the people for change. ..more |
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Public Demonstration in Delhi Demands Repeal of AFSPA |
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After a brief meeting at Jantar Mantar the demonstrators carrying banners, placards and shouting slogans against AFSPA marched demanding that they be allowed to meet the Prime Minister and submit a petition of their demands. ..more |
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Petition: Immediate Complete Unconditional Repeal of AFSPA |
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Petition to the PM for unconditional repeal of AFSPA and other immediate demands. Brought out by LRS, Manipuri Students Association Delhi, PUDR, PMS, RDF, FDI, PDSU, AISA, DSU, HNES, ASO, YB, INSAAF and many other organisations. ..more |
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Petition: Immediate Complete Unconditional Repeal of AFSPA |
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PDF version (suitable for signature campaign) of the petition to the PM for unconditional repeal of AFSPA and other immediate demands. Brought out by LRS, Manipuri Students Association Delhi, PUDR, PMS and many other organisations. ..more |
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Documentary screening: Manipur in the Shadow of AFSPA |
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Highlighting the anguish of Manipuri people, the documentary puts the enactment and misuse of AFSPA in a historical perspective and the extreme resentment by the Manipuri people and civil society groups over the last five decades. ..more |
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Letter to Finance Minister re impact of palm oil import dated 17.6.05 |
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Thamizhaga Vivasaya Sangam, Erode District writes to the Finance Minister - You may be aware that the incorrect policy of the central government of importing palm oil has resulted in many peasants becoming bankrupt and committing suicide. ..more |
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Stop the asset stripping of Modern Foods by Hindustan Lever Limited! |
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Yet another act in the unfolding tragedy of the destruction of the former public sector company, Modern Foods is being played out these days. ... Letter sent by Modern Food Industries Employees Union issued on 22 April 2005 to the DDA authorities. ..more |
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Stop the asset stripping of Modern Foods by Hindustan Lever Limited! |
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Yet another act in the unfolding tragedy of the destruction of the former public sector company, Modern Foods is being played out these days. ... Press release by Modern Food Industries Employees Union issued on 26 April 2005. ..more |
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20 yrs after the Nov 84 massacre of people of the Sikh faith |
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Report of demonstration by a dozen organisations in Delhi to Condemn the Indian State and demand that the Guilty be Punished. ..more |
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20 yrs after the Nov 84 massacre of people of the Sikh faith |
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Call issued by LRS on 18 Oct 2004 on the occasion of 20th Anniversary of massacres of Sikhs by the State (in English and Hindi) ..more |
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For a complete halt and reversal of privatisation! |
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Ever since Modern Food was privatised by the Govt in Jan 2000, the LRS has been engaged in elaborating on why privatisation has been against not only the interests of workers, but against the general interest of society as well. Call issued by LRS. ..more |
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Meeting in Bagalore demands repeal of AFSPA from Manipur |
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More than 250 people attended a meeting organised by the Coalition for the Repeal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act in Bangalore on 16 Sep 2004. The evening ended with an impressive rally that was taken out from the venue of the meeting. ..more |
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Meeting on Manipur in Patrakar Bhavan, Pune, 19.9.04 |
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A militant meeting was held in the Cummins Auditorium of Patrakar Bhavan, in Pune to salute the heroic people of Manipur who have challenged the might of Indian State and defied their orders since July 11th. ..more |
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Support POTA Prisoners On Indefinite Hunger Strike |
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Some intellectuals and human and democratic rights activists have decided to intervene into the matter to end the prisoner’s fast. Here, we are sending an appeal to you to express your concern by signing it. Appeal for you to express your concern. ..more |
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4th September Convention in Delhi Demands Repeal of AFSPA |
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Declaration of the organisations and personalities participating in the Convention on the Repeal of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act 1958
held on Saturday, September 4, 2004, at the JNU City Centre in New Delhi ..more |
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4th September Convention in Delhi Demands Repeal of AFSPA |
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JNU City Center, located at the heart of the Capital , reverberated with slogans "Repeal the Arms Forces (Special Powers) Act", "Long live the struggle of people of Manipur", "Long live the struggle of people of India", "Withdraw NSA", … ..more |
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People’s declaration in front of Parliament, July 6, 04 |
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Report of demonstration organized by 22 organisations against the anti-social policies pursued by governments. ..more |
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People want to chart their own independent program |
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Thane committee of LRS took the initiative along with the Sarva Shramik Sangh in organizing a meeting in Thane on the 27th of June '04 on the topic of "Program of the People of India”. ..more |
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Memo to PM by Modern Food Employees Union |
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Memorandum submitted to the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on 6 July 2004 regarding urgent action on the part of government towards reversal of privatization of Modern Foods in face of anti-worker actions, lies and deception by the HLL management. ..more |
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People’s declaration in front of Parliament-Part-2, July 6, 04 |
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Charter of demands by 22 organisations against the anti-social policies pursued by governments. (In Hindi) ..more |
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People’s declaration in front of Parliament, July 6, 04 |
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Charter of demands by 22 organisations against the anti-social policies pursued by governments. ..m | | | |