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Election 2008 - Statement of Lok Raj Sangathan |
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Elections are going to be held in 6 states in the coming weeks. These elections are being held at a time when the global crisis has cast its dark shadow on India and has made life even more difficult for the ordinary Indian citizen. Prices are going up and inflation continues to be on the rampage. Jobs are being cut down and working hours are being increased. ..more |
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Mumbai Terror Attacks - Statement of LRS Maharashtra Committee |
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It is the duty of those responsible for governing the country to provide suraksha and sukh –security and prosperity to the people, our biggest concern today. All the rulers and their political parties have completely failed in carrying out this fundamental duty to people. It is time to reflect on the basic issues affecting us. ..more |
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Planning meeting on "Evolving a Peoples' Manifesto" in the Context of 2009 General Elections |
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General Elections 2009 is going to be crucial for the people of India. This election comes at a time when majority of citizens of the country experience crass neglect from institutions of democracy. While a few influential classes control the collective wealth of the country, vast majority of Indians are denied their fundamental rights and dignity. ..more |
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International Conference in Toronto Calls on South Asians to Unite to Oppose War in South Asia |
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A four-day long international gathering of academics, activists and concerned individuals from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka as well as from Canada, the UK and the US concluded on April 26th at the University of Toronto after resolving to whole-heartedly work to eliminate the threat of war in South Asia. ..more |
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An affirmation of the growing strength of the movement for people’s empowerment |
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The draft Constitution of LRS had been made available to all members on the organization's website. ..more |
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International People's Tribunal intimidated Kashmir |
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On June 20, the 'International Peoples Tribunal on Human Rights and Justice in Indian-administered Kashmir' visited the northern district of Kupwara, a heavily militarized zone about 95 kms from Srinagar, to conduct its investigations in the area, as part of its ongoing work to be conducted in 2008-2009. ..more |
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Loan Waiver for the peasantry |
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The recent announcement in the Union Budget of waiver of debts owed by a section of the peasantry is being portrayed as a very radical step in addressing the suicide deaths of peasants provoked by indebtedness. ..more |
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Kandhamal Fact Finding Report by Democratic Rights Groups |
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A fact finding committee of 16 human rights activists from Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Orissa toured the violence affected parts of Kandhamal district during the last 2 days to ascertain the factual details and the background concerning the wide spread events of arson, looting and murder aimed at the Christian people. ..more |
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"Did 1947 fulfill the unfulfilled dreams of 1857? |
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The transfer of power (in 1947) was the greatest betrayal of the aspirations of all the Indian people for sovereignty, for political power to determine their own destiny! ..more |
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"All India protest against Indian and foreign corporates monopolising trade |
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All over the country, August 9, 2007 was observed as a day of protest. Giving the call “Corporations, Quit retail!”, protest actions were organised in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkatta, Bangalore, Chennai and many other towns and cities. ..more |
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"No to Monopoly Control of Retail Trade! |
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On August 9, 2007, traders, hawkers and shopkeepers, supported by workers and other sections of the population, will be participating in protest actions all across the country. ..more |
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Lok Raj Sangathan demands the nationalization of internal wholesale trade and all foreign trade |
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Lok Raj Sangathan demands the nationalization of internal wholesale trade and all foreign trade and a ban on the entry of Indian and foreign monopolies and multinationals in retail trade in whatever form… ..more |
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No to anti-worker and anti-people reforms |
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The drama of the vote of confidence was over on July 22, but the brazen political manoeuvring and horse-trading have to be seen for what they really are. The crass revelations of the lakhs of rupees involved expose the real essence of representative democracy. ..more |
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REFLECTIONS OF FIDEL |
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IT would be dishonest of me to remain silent after hearing the speech Obama delivered on the afternoon of May 23 at the Cuban American National Foundation created by Ronald Reagan. ..more |
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Condemn the US-backed Israeli aggression on Lebanon and the Palestinian people |
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With great anger, we condemn the brazen slaughter of over 60 people including over 30 children as a result of Israeli bombing of their homes on July 30, 2006.
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Stop the harassment of innocent people of Mumbai! |
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Lok Raj Sangathan condemned the terrorist bombing of commuter trains in Mumbai on July 11, 2006 , in which nearly 200 people lost their lives and several hundred were grievously injured.There have been continuous leaks from the state machinery on a daily basis, about various people taken into custody, questioned, arrested, their religion, names, organizational affiliation and even nationality. The main target of this insidious campaign has been the Muslim community. Often fingers are pointed at neighbouring countries like Pakistan and Bangladesh
July 11, 2006, terrorist, Mumbai blast, ..more |
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The culprits of bomb blasts should be punished ! Stop the harassment of innocent people of Mumbai ! Punish those who are spreading rumours and enmity among communities and nations ! |
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We demand that investigating agencies should do their work quietly with no inspired leaks to media and bring the culprits to book. We demand that media behave responsibly. We demand that innocent people of Mumbai, of whatever faith, are not harassed… ..more |
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Condemn the US-backed Israeli aggression on Lebanon and the Palestinian people! |
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With great anger, we condemn the brazen slaughter of over 60 people including over 30 children as a result of Israeli bombing of their homes on July 30, 2006. ..more |
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Stop the harassment of innocent people of Mumbai! |
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Lok Raj Sangathan condemned the terrorist bombing of commuter trains in Mumbai on July 11, 2006, in which nearly 200 people lost their lives and several hundred were grievously injured. ..more |
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A significant victory for Nepali people |
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The people of Nepal fought valiantly for decades for democracy and empowerment. Their sacrifices and indomitable spirit have yielded a significant victory. They are now on the road to writing their own constitution, Lok Raj Sangathan hails this unprecedented victory for the global movement for empowerment and sends them fraternal greetings ..more |
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Who is responsible for the plight of the youth and students? |
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The ongoing struggle against reservation is taking place in the context of the grim scenario of shrinking job opportunities and access to quality education in the country facing a large number of our aspiring youth. Over the years the competition has been getting stiffer and stiffer particularly to get into good professional schools which are not completely beyond their financial means. This puts unbearable pressure right from an early age on students and youth, and of course on their families. ..more |
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GIVE A FITTING REPLY TO THE ATTACKS ON THE LIVELIHOOD OF DELHI |
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The city of Delhi belongs to its residents. To determine its future is our right and not that of big corporations. The interest of the tens and lakhs of shopkeepers and entrepreneurs and common citizens should be given primacy, and not the profits of a few national and multi-national corporations. ..more |
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CAMPAIGN AGAINST BUSH'S VISIT — BUTCHER BUSH, YOU ARE NOT WELCOME |
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All over India, the campaign against the upcoming visit of George Bush is gathering momentum. Many initiatives have begun. ..more |
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Support the just struggle of the Employees of the AAI against Privatisation! |
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Lok Raj Sangathan vigorously opposes the privatization of Delhi and Mumbai airports ..more |
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US get out of South Asia! Lok Raj Sangathan's response to the bombing of Pakistani villagers by American forces. |
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There is a saying in America: “With friends like these who needs enemies?” The despicable act of American military and intelligence agencies, of bombing innocent civilians in the Bijaur area of Pakistan, bordering Afghanistan, reminds us of this saying. ..more |
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Protecting the livelihood of Peasants is one of the basic duties of Government! |
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It is really extremely shameful and intolerable that the producers of most important wealth, Food, have to commit suicide in thousands due to the fact that governments after governments are refusing to take any responsibility for their well-being. ..more |
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Petition for Public disclosure of contents of late President’s letter |
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On 13 Oct, the government turned down the request of the Nanavati-Shah Commission to furnish a copy of the letter sent by the late President KR Narayanan to Prime Minister Vajpayee in the wake of the Gujarat. Public interest demands ... ..more |
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Condemn the Delhi bomb blasts! |
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LRS appeals to the people to maintain calm in the face of this extremely grave provocation and refuse to play into the hands of the organizers of this terrible crime. There is no doubt that this was a preconceived, well planned and carefully organised act. ..more |
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We will not tolerate displacement & destruction of toilers |
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Since 1947, 4 crore people have been displaced from their lands, forests and homes in the name of development. If there is one thing common to all these projects, it is that the poor people have lost their homes, meager possessions and livelihood. ..more |
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Communique - LRS All India Convention 2005 |
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The All-India Convention of Lok Raj Sangathan, on The Next Step in the Struggle for Human, Democratic and National Rights, held at the Convention Centre, Jamia Hamdard, in New Delhi on October 1-2, 2005, concluded successfully. The Convention unanimously adopted the Report of the activities of Lok Raj Sangathan presented by the Convenor, Prakash Rao. ..more |
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Individual and State Terrorism are Twin Dangers facing the People! |
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LRS vehemently condemns the terrorist acts in Ayodhya and London, which took place within few days of each other in early July. LRS warns the people not be to be led astray by the disinformation being spread in the media about the real motive and identity of those who have carried out these acts. ..more |
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Open letter from President of LRS to the Prime Minister, dated 14.7.05 |
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I am writing to express my anxiety and those of the Indian people about the likely outcome of your forthcoming visit to the United States of America. I am extremely perturbed by ... the recently signed US-India framework towards a ‘strategic partnership’. ..more |
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Get the Anglo-American occupation forces out of Iraq! |
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On the second anniversary of the invasion of Iraq, Lok Raj Sangathan calls on all the freedom loving peoples to of India and the world to vigorously organise and participate in the mass actions in support of the Iraqi peoples just struggle. ..more |
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Dismantle the Instruments of State Terror |
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Resolution of conference on the burning questions facing the movement held on 7-8 Aug 04, in New Delhi with delegates from Delhi, Haryana, UP, Rajasthan, Punjab, TN, Kerala, Chattisgarh, West Bengal, Maharashtra, Bihar, AP & Manipur. ..more |
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Condemn the cold blooded "encounter" murder by Indian State! |
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Lok Raj Sangathan considers the killings of these innocents as part of the policy of state terrorism of the Indian state, which it has pursued to avoid dealing with political and social problems. ..more |
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An Appeal issued by the LRS on 10 April 2003 |
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We demand immediate, total and unconditional withdrawal of all the aggressor troops, tanks, planes and weaponry from Iraqi soil and airspace. We demand the immediate, total and unconditional cessation of all bombardment of Iraqi positions. ..more |
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Resolutions of All India LRS Convention, Delhi, 19 Jan 03 |
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1. Against American "War on Terrorism", 2. Against the anti-people US-India collaboration, 3. For Peace in South Asia, 4. Against fascism, state terrorism and state-organised communal violence, and more … ..more |
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LRS statement on the communal violence and terror in Gujarat |
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The reality is that both the Congress Party and the BJP are equally staunch defenders of the existing system of exploitation, which is the source of the communal violence and terror that has been intensifying in recent years. ..more |
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Akshardham Massacre: Stop unleashing terrorism on the people |
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The repeated gruesome tragedies taking place in Gujarat only emphasise that there is something terribly wrong with the present system where a few political parties, who work for the interests of the rich, hold the people to ransom. ..more |
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Constitution review and the movement for empowerment |
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The movement for the empowerment of the people is an objective movement in our society that lies at the very core of the struggle for progress and enlightenment today. ..more |
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