Deepak Chaurasia STAR News Hindi interview with Swami Ramdev on events of Ramlila Maidan 4-5 June 2011 night
Video streaming - http://bit.ly/j4yoH1
Video streaming - http://bit.ly/j4yoH1
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Anti Corruption Solidarity Protest Indian High Commission Aldwych London - 01 July 2011
Solidarity with the victims of Indian police brutality, unprovoked baton charge and tear gas shelling on sleeping and peacefully protesting protestors at Ram Lila Maidan New Delhi India June 4-5 2011 night
ACTION AGAINST CORRUPTION AAC together with the NRI community of the UK UKNRI is holding a peaceful protest and Solidarity demonstration outside
The High Commission of India
India House
Aldwych London
WC2B 4NA
On: Friday 1st July 2011
Time : 12.00pm - 1.30pm
REASONS FOR PROTEST :
We are NRIS, PIOS, OCIs and British Citizens with friends and relatives living in India.
India gained freedom from colonial rule in 1947. It did not gain freedom from brutal suppression of mass economic movements against rampant corruption in high places and government machinery.
We are petitioning to express our deep concern and anger over the recent incidents that took place in Delhi, India related to Anti-Corruption agitations and protests by common people.
On 4th-5th June 2011 at Ramlila Grounds in Delhi, thousands of Protesters gathered, under the leadership of Baba Ramdev, to peacefully protest against the problem of rampant corruption in Indian political elite and top bureaucracy of civil servants - Indian babudom. They were all taking part in a peaceful hunger-strike. But these civilians, who were also fasting, were brutally attacked at 1.00am in the morning by the police in the middle of night under the Indian Government’s political instructions on trumped up charges and with political motivation.
Children were separated from their parents. Women were forced on to the roads when there was no public transport available. Tear-gas shells were fired in the closed tent against safety rules. Thousands were admitted to the hospitals, some of them remain critical. Violence in a closed compound could have even led to an uncontrollable stampede resulting in the loss of an enormous numbers of innocent lives.
This cannot be Democratic India; this is not India governed by rule of law and a democratic constitution, ensuring the fundamental rights of all citizens for assembly and peaceful protest and demonstration. These events have left the people of Indian origin around the globe,
> particularly here in the UK, stunned, shocked and sad. We are thoroughly embarrassed by this naked abuse of police power on our native land and people expressing their aspiration for a corruption free India.
Therefore, we urge you to help us convey our feelings, our grief and our protest petition to the President of India.
We would urge you to help people of India to realise their aspiration to have a corruption free India. People of India deserve a chance to democratically elect new leaders who will root out corruption.
We are holding a peaceful protest in front of Indian High Commission, London on Friday 1st JULY 2011, from 12pm to 1.30pm. At the same time we will also be handing over 7000 named petition and a letter for the President of India from NRI's from UK.
All protestors will be wearing BLACK ARMBANDS as a sign of solidarity with the innocent, sleeping protestors who were baton charged by Indian police while expressing their non compliance with rampant corruption in high places in India.
"CORRUPTION IS THE ROOT CAUSE OF POVERTY IN INDIA"
This is the clear message we want to send to the Indian government which is lax in action on capital flight and unaccounted wealth of Indians stashed in global tax havens.
Rapacious loot, corruption by those in the highest places in Indian government, crony capitalism, capital flight from India to global tax havens, unaccounted money in the Indian economy and political system, is the root cause of India and millions of Indians not being able to achieve full development potential in the last 64 years of political freedom.
HCI London Protest 01 July 2011
ACTION AGAINST CORRUPTION AAC together with the NRI community of the UK UKNRI is holding a peaceful protest and Solidarity demonstration outside
The High Commission of India
India House
Aldwych London
WC2B 4NA
On: Friday 1st July 2011
Time : 12.00pm - 1.30pm
REASONS FOR PROTEST :
We are NRIS, PIOS, OCIs and British Citizens with friends and relatives living in India.
India gained freedom from colonial rule in 1947. It did not gain freedom from brutal suppression of mass economic movements against rampant corruption in high places and government machinery.
We are petitioning to express our deep concern and anger over the recent incidents that took place in Delhi, India related to Anti-Corruption agitations and protests by common people.
On 4th-5th June 2011 at Ramlila Grounds in Delhi, thousands of Protesters gathered, under the leadership of Baba Ramdev, to peacefully protest against the problem of rampant corruption in Indian political elite and top bureaucracy of civil servants - Indian babudom. They were all taking part in a peaceful hunger-strike. But these civilians, who were also fasting, were brutally attacked at 1.00am in the morning by the police in the middle of night under the Indian Government’s political instructions on trumped up charges and with political motivation.
Children were separated from their parents. Women were forced on to the roads when there was no public transport available. Tear-gas shells were fired in the closed tent against safety rules. Thousands were admitted to the hospitals, some of them remain critical. Violence in a closed compound could have even led to an uncontrollable stampede resulting in the loss of an enormous numbers of innocent lives.
This cannot be Democratic India; this is not India governed by rule of law and a democratic constitution, ensuring the fundamental rights of all citizens for assembly and peaceful protest and demonstration. These events have left the people of Indian origin around the globe,
> particularly here in the UK, stunned, shocked and sad. We are thoroughly embarrassed by this naked abuse of police power on our native land and people expressing their aspiration for a corruption free India.
Therefore, we urge you to help us convey our feelings, our grief and our protest petition to the President of India.
We would urge you to help people of India to realise their aspiration to have a corruption free India. People of India deserve a chance to democratically elect new leaders who will root out corruption.
We are holding a peaceful protest in front of Indian High Commission, London on Friday 1st JULY 2011, from 12pm to 1.30pm. At the same time we will also be handing over 7000 named petition and a letter for the President of India from NRI's from UK.
All protestors will be wearing BLACK ARMBANDS as a sign of solidarity with the innocent, sleeping protestors who were baton charged by Indian police while expressing their non compliance with rampant corruption in high places in India.
"CORRUPTION IS THE ROOT CAUSE OF POVERTY IN INDIA"
This is the clear message we want to send to the Indian government which is lax in action on capital flight and unaccounted wealth of Indians stashed in global tax havens.
Rapacious loot, corruption by those in the highest places in Indian government, crony capitalism, capital flight from India to global tax havens, unaccounted money in the Indian economy and political system, is the root cause of India and millions of Indians not being able to achieve full development potential in the last 64 years of political freedom.
HCI London Protest 01 July 2011
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
19 June 2011 London UK protest by NRI against 4 June 2011 Ramlila Maidan New Delhi Lathicharge on Indian protesting corruption in high places
19 June 2011 London UK solidarity meeting by NRI against 4 June 2011 Ramlila Maidan New Delhi Lathicharge on Indian protesting corruption in high places.
The meeting was held at Westminster, outside the Houses of British Parliament.
About 2000 people of Indian origin in United Kingdom assembled on 19 June to protest the police action on sleeping protestors at Ramlila Maidan New Delhi India on 4 June 2011 night.
They protested against capital flight from India to tax havens, generation of black money and unaccounted money in Indian economy.
Many speakers recounted their own experiences of corruption when dealing with Indian government machinery and lack of transparency. They condemned abuse of political power in the form of police action on sleeping protestors on night of 4 June 2011 at Ramlila Maidan at the yoga shivir of Swami Ramdev.
Some photos of the event. http://bit.ly/m628LH
The meeting was held at Westminster, outside the Houses of British Parliament.
About 2000 people of Indian origin in United Kingdom assembled on 19 June to protest the police action on sleeping protestors at Ramlila Maidan New Delhi India on 4 June 2011 night.
They protested against capital flight from India to tax havens, generation of black money and unaccounted money in Indian economy.
Many speakers recounted their own experiences of corruption when dealing with Indian government machinery and lack of transparency. They condemned abuse of political power in the form of police action on sleeping protestors on night of 4 June 2011 at Ramlila Maidan at the yoga shivir of Swami Ramdev.
Some photos of the event. http://bit.ly/m628LH
Monday, June 20, 2011
London UK Protest by Indians against capital flight and unaccounted money in Indian economy
London UK Protest by Indians against capital flight and unaccounted money in Indian economy
The peaceful protest as a mark of solidarity was held on Sunday, 19th June 2011 at the Old Palace Yard, opposite the British Houses of Parliament, London, SW1P 3JY, from 12pm till 2.30pm
The peaceful protest as a mark of solidarity was held on Sunday, 19th June 2011 at the Old Palace Yard, opposite the British Houses of Parliament, London, SW1P 3JY, from 12pm till 2.30pm
Photos of Westminster London protest by Indians against corruption in high places
19 June 2011 London NRI protest - Photos of Westminster London protest by Indians against corruption in high places
Westminster London Protest against Indian government crackdown on sleeping protestors 4-5 June 2011 night Ramlila Maidan New Delhi
On 19 July about 2000 Non Resident Indians and persons of India origin based in UK, as well as students studying in UK colleges staged a rally and meeting opposite the British Houses of Parliament at Westminster, London.
This was to protest the naked abuse of political power by the government of India in evicting sleeping protestors making use of their right to protest against inaction on corruption and graft in high places in Indian government and political order and apathy towards unaccounted foreign assets of Indian citizens.
Common Indians are demanding accountability and transparency for capital flight from India to foreign tax havens and the hold of black money on Indian political processes.
Westminster London Protest against Indian government crackdown on sleeping protestors 4-5 June 2011 night Ramlila Maidan New Delhi
On 19 July about 2000 Non Resident Indians and persons of India origin based in UK, as well as students studying in UK colleges staged a rally and meeting opposite the British Houses of Parliament at Westminster, London.
This was to protest the naked abuse of political power by the government of India in evicting sleeping protestors making use of their right to protest against inaction on corruption and graft in high places in Indian government and political order and apathy towards unaccounted foreign assets of Indian citizens.
Common Indians are demanding accountability and transparency for capital flight from India to foreign tax havens and the hold of black money on Indian political processes.
Westminster London Protest Against Indian Government crackdown on Sleeping Protestors 4-5 June 2011 night Ramlila Maidan New Delhi India
Westminster London Protest Against Indian Government crackdown on Sleeping Protestors 4-5 June 2011 night Ramlila Maidan New Delhi
On 19 July about 2000 Non Resident Indians and persons of India origin based in UK, as well as students studying in UK colleges staged a rally and meeting opposite the British Houses of Parliament.
This was to protest the naked abuse of political power by the government of India in evicting sleeping protestors making use of their right to protest against corruption and graft in high places in Indian government and political order.
It was also to highlight attention on the sad practice of rich Indians stashing unaccounted and untaxed money, away from India, in tax havens outside India in offshore bank accounts.
India has become the fastest growing and key market for global investment banks targeting high net worth citizens in poor and developing countries looking for wealth management solutions and to invest money and wealth in offshore bank accounts.
It is ironic that compared to the fear that Indians had of being evicted from Ramlila Maidan New Delhi in their own country, the protest faced no such political threats from British police or politicians.
19 June 2011 Solidarity Protest Opposite the British Houses of Parliament London against police action
Brutal suppression of right to peaceful protest at Ramlila Maidan New Delhi India
India, the largest democracy of the world experienced the darkest night in the history of its evolution on Sunday, 5th of June 2011 at 1.00am.
Thousands of human beings along with Yoga Guru-Swami Ramdev assembled at a place where they thought they were absolutely safe. This false sense of safety was offered to them by the very same Government which encouraged them to gather there in the first place. But little did they know that in the middle of the night they would get brutally assaulted and forcefully removed by the Indian Police.
Every Indian citizen has a right to protest, but the Indian Government has unconstitutionally assaulted the peaceful protesters in blatant breach of Indian Citizen’s constitutional rights.
Here in the UK, many NRI’s & PIO’s and Indian students have been gravely saddened and concerned at the events in democratic India where people from one religious denomination are being branded as communal when they protest against corruption in high places and the stashing away of wealth by Indian citizens in foreign offshore bank accounts outside the jurisdiction of the Indian Parliament and investigative agencies.
http://bit.ly/jAl5QN
On 19 July about 2000 Non Resident Indians and persons of India origin based in UK, as well as students studying in UK colleges staged a rally and meeting opposite the British Houses of Parliament.
This was to protest the naked abuse of political power by the government of India in evicting sleeping protestors making use of their right to protest against corruption and graft in high places in Indian government and political order.
It was also to highlight attention on the sad practice of rich Indians stashing unaccounted and untaxed money, away from India, in tax havens outside India in offshore bank accounts.
India has become the fastest growing and key market for global investment banks targeting high net worth citizens in poor and developing countries looking for wealth management solutions and to invest money and wealth in offshore bank accounts.
It is ironic that compared to the fear that Indians had of being evicted from Ramlila Maidan New Delhi in their own country, the protest faced no such political threats from British police or politicians.
19 June 2011 Solidarity Protest Opposite the British Houses of Parliament London against police action
Brutal suppression of right to peaceful protest at Ramlila Maidan New Delhi India
India, the largest democracy of the world experienced the darkest night in the history of its evolution on Sunday, 5th of June 2011 at 1.00am.
Thousands of human beings along with Yoga Guru-Swami Ramdev assembled at a place where they thought they were absolutely safe. This false sense of safety was offered to them by the very same Government which encouraged them to gather there in the first place. But little did they know that in the middle of the night they would get brutally assaulted and forcefully removed by the Indian Police.
Every Indian citizen has a right to protest, but the Indian Government has unconstitutionally assaulted the peaceful protesters in blatant breach of Indian Citizen’s constitutional rights.
Here in the UK, many NRI’s & PIO’s and Indian students have been gravely saddened and concerned at the events in democratic India where people from one religious denomination are being branded as communal when they protest against corruption in high places and the stashing away of wealth by Indian citizens in foreign offshore bank accounts outside the jurisdiction of the Indian Parliament and investigative agencies.
http://bit.ly/jAl5QN
Friday, June 17, 2011
London Solidarity protest against police action in New Delhi
Solidarity Protest Opposite the Houses of Parliament London against police action
Brutal suppression of right to peaceful protest at Ramlila Maidan New Delhi India
India, the largest democracy of the world experienced the darkest night in the history of its evolution on Sunday, 5th of June 2011 at 1.00am.
Thousands of human beings along with Yoga Guru-Swami Ramdev assembled at a place where they thought they were absolutely safe. This false sense of safety was offered to them by the very same Government which encouraged them to gather there in the first place. But little did they know that in the middle of the night they would get brutally assaulted and forcefully removed by the Indian Police.
Every Indian citizen has a right to protest, but the Indian Government has unconstitutionally assaulted the peaceful protesters in blatant breach of Indian Citizen’s constitutional rights.
Here in the UK, Many NRI’s & PIO’s have been gravely saddened and concerned at the events in India. Sunita Poddar, member of AAC (Action Against Corruption) and Trustee of Patanjali Yog Peeth (UK) Trust said “We, the people of Indian Origin all over the world are deeply depressed, embarrassed and pained by this vulgar display of naked power. No justification of any kind can condone these vicious actions on the Indian Citizens”.
To show our solidarity we are holding a peaceful protest on Sunday, 19th June 2011 at the Old Palace Yard, opposite the Houses of Parliament, London, SW1P 3JY, from 12pm till 2.30pm. Over 2,000 protestors are expected to take part coming from all over the UK.
By holding this protest we would like to show our solidarity with the citizens of India. We would like to show our support to Baba Ramdev & Anna Hazare and all other leaders who are fighting against Corruption in India.
All protesters will be wearing black armbands as a sign of solidarity to the innocent people of India who on a day to day basis are being affected by corruption which is leading the country into poverty - "Corruption is the root cause of Poverty in India".
At precisely 1.00pm on Sunday (exactly 14 days and 12 hours after the assault took place on the Indian citizens) the Protestors will observe a 2 minute silence to remember our brothers, sisters, friends and relatives who were brutally hurt when the Indian Police raided their peaceful demonstration on 5th June.
Further information on the Protest please contact Action Against Corruption on 0141 427 7510, christina@murnin.org or Mr Sanjay Jagatia on 07805 054 776.
Brutal suppression of right to peaceful protest at Ramlila Maidan New Delhi India
India, the largest democracy of the world experienced the darkest night in the history of its evolution on Sunday, 5th of June 2011 at 1.00am.
Thousands of human beings along with Yoga Guru-Swami Ramdev assembled at a place where they thought they were absolutely safe. This false sense of safety was offered to them by the very same Government which encouraged them to gather there in the first place. But little did they know that in the middle of the night they would get brutally assaulted and forcefully removed by the Indian Police.
Every Indian citizen has a right to protest, but the Indian Government has unconstitutionally assaulted the peaceful protesters in blatant breach of Indian Citizen’s constitutional rights.
Here in the UK, Many NRI’s & PIO’s have been gravely saddened and concerned at the events in India. Sunita Poddar, member of AAC (Action Against Corruption) and Trustee of Patanjali Yog Peeth (UK) Trust said “We, the people of Indian Origin all over the world are deeply depressed, embarrassed and pained by this vulgar display of naked power. No justification of any kind can condone these vicious actions on the Indian Citizens”.
To show our solidarity we are holding a peaceful protest on Sunday, 19th June 2011 at the Old Palace Yard, opposite the Houses of Parliament, London, SW1P 3JY, from 12pm till 2.30pm. Over 2,000 protestors are expected to take part coming from all over the UK.
By holding this protest we would like to show our solidarity with the citizens of India. We would like to show our support to Baba Ramdev & Anna Hazare and all other leaders who are fighting against Corruption in India.
All protesters will be wearing black armbands as a sign of solidarity to the innocent people of India who on a day to day basis are being affected by corruption which is leading the country into poverty - "Corruption is the root cause of Poverty in India".
At precisely 1.00pm on Sunday (exactly 14 days and 12 hours after the assault took place on the Indian citizens) the Protestors will observe a 2 minute silence to remember our brothers, sisters, friends and relatives who were brutally hurt when the Indian Police raided their peaceful demonstration on 5th June.
Further information on the Protest please contact Action Against Corruption on 0141 427 7510, christina@murnin.org or Mr Sanjay Jagatia on 07805 054 776.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Peaceful Black Band Protest by NRI’s against Indian Government action on sleeping protestors 4 June 2011 night
Peaceful Black Band Protest by NRI’s against Indian Government action on sleeping protestors 4-5 June 2011 night
Peaceful Black Band Protest by Non resident Indians in UK against Indian Government action on Sleeping Protestors on night of 4 June 2011 Ramlila Maidan New Delhi India
Protest regarding Indian police brutality, Lathicharge & use of tear gas on peaceful protesters during the night on 4-5th of June 2011 at RAMLILA MAIDAN DELHI.
UKNRI Protest Against Corruption in India in high places –
PROTEST ON 19 JUNE 2011 VENUE : Old Palace Yard,
Opposite the Houses of Parliament, London, SW1P 3JY, UK TIME: 12pm TO 2:30pm
Nearest Tubes: Westminister, Victoria, St. James Park
Three main reasons for our protest:
(1) During Baba Ramdev’s peaceful hunger-strike, on June 5 2011 at Ramlila Grounds in Delhi, over 60000 sleeping civilians, who were also fasting, were brutally attacked by the police in the middle of night under the Indian government’s instructions.
(2) Children were separated from their parents. Women were forced on to the roads when there was no public transport available. Tear-gas shells were fired in the closed tent against safety rules. Thousands were admitted to the hospitals, some of them remain critical.
(3) Anti-corruption bill demanded by Anna Hazare is being sidelined by the Indian government. Action against Corruption in India AAC – All are welcome to join us http://bit.ly/mPUh3L
Peaceful Black Band Protest by Non resident Indians in UK against Indian Government action on Sleeping Protestors on night of 4 June 2011 Ramlila Maidan New Delhi India
Protest regarding Indian police brutality, Lathicharge & use of tear gas on peaceful protesters during the night on 4-5th of June 2011 at RAMLILA MAIDAN DELHI.
UKNRI Protest Against Corruption in India in high places –
PROTEST ON 19 JUNE 2011 VENUE : Old Palace Yard,
Opposite the Houses of Parliament, London, SW1P 3JY, UK TIME: 12pm TO 2:30pm
Nearest Tubes: Westminister, Victoria, St. James Park
Three main reasons for our protest:
(1) During Baba Ramdev’s peaceful hunger-strike, on June 5 2011 at Ramlila Grounds in Delhi, over 60000 sleeping civilians, who were also fasting, were brutally attacked by the police in the middle of night under the Indian government’s instructions.
(2) Children were separated from their parents. Women were forced on to the roads when there was no public transport available. Tear-gas shells were fired in the closed tent against safety rules. Thousands were admitted to the hospitals, some of them remain critical.
(3) Anti-corruption bill demanded by Anna Hazare is being sidelined by the Indian government. Action against Corruption in India AAC – All are welcome to join us http://bit.ly/mPUh3L
UK NRI support for Jan LokPal Bill to tackle corruption in India
UK NRI Protest Against Corruption in India - Opposite British Houses of Parliament
PROTEST ON 19 JUNE 2011
VENUE : Old Palace Yard,
Opposite the Houses of Parliament,
London, SW1P 3JY, UK
TIME: 12pm TO 2:30pm
Nearest Tubes: Westminister, Victoria, St. James Park
Three main reasons for our protest:
(1) During Baba Ramdev’s peaceful hunger-strike, on June 5 2011 at Ramlila Grounds in Delhi, over 60000 sleeping civilians, who were also fasting, were brutally attacked by the police in the middle of night under the Indian government’s instructions.
(2) Children were separated from their parents. Women were forced on to the roads when there was no public transport available. Tear-gas shells were fired in the closed tent against safety rules. Thousands were admitted to the hospitals, some of them remain critical.
(3) Anti-corruption bill demanded by Anna Hazare is being sidelined by the Indian government.
Action against Corruption in India AAC - All are welcome to join us
PROTEST ON 19 JUNE 2011
VENUE : Old Palace Yard,
Opposite the Houses of Parliament,
London, SW1P 3JY, UK
TIME: 12pm TO 2:30pm
Nearest Tubes: Westminister, Victoria, St. James Park
Three main reasons for our protest:
(1) During Baba Ramdev’s peaceful hunger-strike, on June 5 2011 at Ramlila Grounds in Delhi, over 60000 sleeping civilians, who were also fasting, were brutally attacked by the police in the middle of night under the Indian government’s instructions.
(2) Children were separated from their parents. Women were forced on to the roads when there was no public transport available. Tear-gas shells were fired in the closed tent against safety rules. Thousands were admitted to the hospitals, some of them remain critical.
(3) Anti-corruption bill demanded by Anna Hazare is being sidelined by the Indian government.
Action against Corruption in India AAC - All are welcome to join us
Why Indians all over the World are demanding Jan LokPal Bill ?
Existing System - Feeds and sustains corruption at all levels
1. No politician or senior officer ever goes to jail despite huge evidence because Anti Corruption Branch (ACB) and CBI directly come under the government. Before starting investigation or initiating prosecution in any case, they have to take permission from the same bosses, against whom the case has to be investigated.
2. No corrupt officer is dismissed from the job because Central Vigilance Commission, which is supposed to dismiss corrupt officers, is only an advisory body. Whenever it advises government to dismiss any senior corrupt officer, its advice is never implemented.
3. No action is taken against corrupt judges because permission is required from the Chief Justice of India to even register an FIR against corrupt judges.
4. Nowhere to go - People expose corruption but no action is taken on their complaints.
5. There is so much corruption within CBI and vigilance departments. Their functioning is so secret that it encourages corruption within these agencies.
6. Weak and corrupt people are appointed as heads of anti-corruption agencies.
7. Citizens face harassment in government offices. Sometimes they are forced to pay bribes. One can only complaint to senior officers. No action is taken on complaints because senior officers also get their cut.
8. Nothing in law to recover ill gotten wealth. A corrupt person can come out of jail and enjoy that money.
9. Small punishment for corruption- Punishment for corruption is minimum 6 months and maximum 7 years.
System Proposed by civil society : Tackle Corruption in High Places
1. Lokpal at centre and Lokayukta at state level will be independent bodies. ACB and CBI will be merged into these bodies. They will have power to initiate investigations and prosecution against any officer or politician without needing anyone’s permission. Investigation should be completed within 1 year and trial to get over in next 1 year. Within two years, the corrupt should go to jail.
2. Lokpal and Lokayukta will have complete powers to order dismissal of a corrupt officer. CVC and all departmental vigilance will be merged into Lokpal and state vigilance will be merged into Lokayukta.
3. Lokpal & Lokayukta shall have powers to investigate and prosecute any judge without needing anyone’s permission.
4. Lokpal & Lokayukta will have to enquire into and hear every complaint.
5. All investigations in Lokpal & Lokayukta shall be transparent. After completion of investigation, all case records shall be open to public. Complaint against any staff of Lokpal & Lokayukta shall be enquired and punishment announced within two months.
6. Politicians will have absolutely no say in selections of Chairperson and members of Lokpal & Lokayukta. Selections will take place through a transparent and public participatory process.
7. Lokpal & Lokayukta will get public grievances resolved in time bound manner, impose a penalty of Rs 250 per day of delay to be deducted from the salary of guilty officer and award that amount as compensation to the aggrieved citizen.
8. Loss caused to the government due to corruption will be recovered from all accused.
9. Enhanced punishment - The punishment would be minimum 5 years and maximum of life imprisonment.
http://bit.ly/lnlOPO
1. No politician or senior officer ever goes to jail despite huge evidence because Anti Corruption Branch (ACB) and CBI directly come under the government. Before starting investigation or initiating prosecution in any case, they have to take permission from the same bosses, against whom the case has to be investigated.
2. No corrupt officer is dismissed from the job because Central Vigilance Commission, which is supposed to dismiss corrupt officers, is only an advisory body. Whenever it advises government to dismiss any senior corrupt officer, its advice is never implemented.
3. No action is taken against corrupt judges because permission is required from the Chief Justice of India to even register an FIR against corrupt judges.
4. Nowhere to go - People expose corruption but no action is taken on their complaints.
5. There is so much corruption within CBI and vigilance departments. Their functioning is so secret that it encourages corruption within these agencies.
6. Weak and corrupt people are appointed as heads of anti-corruption agencies.
7. Citizens face harassment in government offices. Sometimes they are forced to pay bribes. One can only complaint to senior officers. No action is taken on complaints because senior officers also get their cut.
8. Nothing in law to recover ill gotten wealth. A corrupt person can come out of jail and enjoy that money.
9. Small punishment for corruption- Punishment for corruption is minimum 6 months and maximum 7 years.
System Proposed by civil society : Tackle Corruption in High Places
1. Lokpal at centre and Lokayukta at state level will be independent bodies. ACB and CBI will be merged into these bodies. They will have power to initiate investigations and prosecution against any officer or politician without needing anyone’s permission. Investigation should be completed within 1 year and trial to get over in next 1 year. Within two years, the corrupt should go to jail.
2. Lokpal and Lokayukta will have complete powers to order dismissal of a corrupt officer. CVC and all departmental vigilance will be merged into Lokpal and state vigilance will be merged into Lokayukta.
3. Lokpal & Lokayukta shall have powers to investigate and prosecute any judge without needing anyone’s permission.
4. Lokpal & Lokayukta will have to enquire into and hear every complaint.
5. All investigations in Lokpal & Lokayukta shall be transparent. After completion of investigation, all case records shall be open to public. Complaint against any staff of Lokpal & Lokayukta shall be enquired and punishment announced within two months.
6. Politicians will have absolutely no say in selections of Chairperson and members of Lokpal & Lokayukta. Selections will take place through a transparent and public participatory process.
7. Lokpal & Lokayukta will get public grievances resolved in time bound manner, impose a penalty of Rs 250 per day of delay to be deducted from the salary of guilty officer and award that amount as compensation to the aggrieved citizen.
8. Loss caused to the government due to corruption will be recovered from all accused.
9. Enhanced punishment - The punishment would be minimum 5 years and maximum of life imprisonment.
http://bit.ly/lnlOPO
Monday, June 13, 2011
19 June 2011 - NRI Protest in London Against Corruption in High Places in India
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Sunday 19 June 2011 - UK Based Non Resident Indians NRI Protest in London Against Corruption in High Places in India
PROTEST ON 19 JUNE 2011 - opposite Houses of Parliament
VENUE:
Old Palace Yard,
Opposite the Houses of Parliament,
London, SW1P 3JY, UK
TIME: 12pm TO 2:30pm
Nearest Tubes: Westminister, Victoria, St. James Park
Three main reasons for our protest:
(1) During Baba Ramdev’s peaceful hunger-strike, on June 5 2011 at Ramlila Grounds in Delhi, over 60000 sleeping civilians, who were also fasting, were brutally attacked by the police in the middle of night under the Indian government’s instructions.
(2) Children were separated from their parents. Women were forced on to the roads when there was no public transport available. Tear-gas shells were fired in the closed tent against safety rules. Thousands were admitted to the hospitals, some of them remain critical.
(3) Anti-corruption bill demanded by Anna Hazare is being sidelined by the Indian government.
TO ALL OUR SUPPORTERS
5 June 2011 is one of the darkest days in the History of Independent India. Thousands of human beings assembled at a place where they thought they were absolutely safe. This false sense of safety is offered to them by the very same government which encouraged them to gather there in the first place. But little did the assembled people know that in the middle of the night they will get brutally assaulted by the Indian Police.
Every Indian citizen has a right to protest but Indian Government has brutally and unconstitutionally assaulted the peaceful protesters in blatant breach of Indian Citizens constitutional rights.
The agitators were exercising their fundamental constitutional rights – the freedom of speech and expression. Detention, beating, forcedly removing people, firing tear-gas in to a sleeping crowd, separating children from their parents, frightening children was, therefore, gross violation of their fundamental rights.
More over Indian government as a face saving method is trying to divide the protesters by labelling them as Communal and Secular!
We totally condemn these divisional tactics. We want to stand as one voice. All Indian citizens equally pay taxes so why can't they protest and show their displeasure when their hard earned tax money is stolen by the highest authorities in the government who stole billions of rupees of Tax payers money?! Is it wrong to call a thief a thief?! Is it wrong to protest against theft of national property?! If not then why did the government attack the peaceful protesters in the middle of the night! They could have dispersed the protesters in the morning!
We AAC condemn the brutal violence on the Indian Citizens and we are holding a peaceful protest at “Old Palace Yard”opposite Houses of Parliament in London, UK on 19 June 2011 from 12PM to 2:30PM.
By holding this protest we would like to show our solidarity with citizens of India. We would like to show our solidarity with Anna Hazare, Baba Ramdev and all other leaders who are fighting against corruption in India.
For further information please call: Madhava Turumella 07876616883 Munaben Chauhan 07974320202
Yours in Action,
Madhava Turumella
Action Against Corruption.
http://iamagainstcorruption.blogspot.com
http://bit.ly/jA6HGu
Sunday 19 June 2011 - UK Based Non Resident Indians NRI Protest in London Against Corruption in High Places in India
PROTEST ON 19 JUNE 2011 - opposite Houses of Parliament
VENUE:
Old Palace Yard,
Opposite the Houses of Parliament,
London, SW1P 3JY, UK
TIME: 12pm TO 2:30pm
Nearest Tubes: Westminister, Victoria, St. James Park
Three main reasons for our protest:
(1) During Baba Ramdev’s peaceful hunger-strike, on June 5 2011 at Ramlila Grounds in Delhi, over 60000 sleeping civilians, who were also fasting, were brutally attacked by the police in the middle of night under the Indian government’s instructions.
(2) Children were separated from their parents. Women were forced on to the roads when there was no public transport available. Tear-gas shells were fired in the closed tent against safety rules. Thousands were admitted to the hospitals, some of them remain critical.
(3) Anti-corruption bill demanded by Anna Hazare is being sidelined by the Indian government.
TO ALL OUR SUPPORTERS
5 June 2011 is one of the darkest days in the History of Independent India. Thousands of human beings assembled at a place where they thought they were absolutely safe. This false sense of safety is offered to them by the very same government which encouraged them to gather there in the first place. But little did the assembled people know that in the middle of the night they will get brutally assaulted by the Indian Police.
Every Indian citizen has a right to protest but Indian Government has brutally and unconstitutionally assaulted the peaceful protesters in blatant breach of Indian Citizens constitutional rights.
The agitators were exercising their fundamental constitutional rights – the freedom of speech and expression. Detention, beating, forcedly removing people, firing tear-gas in to a sleeping crowd, separating children from their parents, frightening children was, therefore, gross violation of their fundamental rights.
More over Indian government as a face saving method is trying to divide the protesters by labelling them as Communal and Secular!
We totally condemn these divisional tactics. We want to stand as one voice. All Indian citizens equally pay taxes so why can't they protest and show their displeasure when their hard earned tax money is stolen by the highest authorities in the government who stole billions of rupees of Tax payers money?! Is it wrong to call a thief a thief?! Is it wrong to protest against theft of national property?! If not then why did the government attack the peaceful protesters in the middle of the night! They could have dispersed the protesters in the morning!
We AAC condemn the brutal violence on the Indian Citizens and we are holding a peaceful protest at “Old Palace Yard”opposite Houses of Parliament in London, UK on 19 June 2011 from 12PM to 2:30PM.
By holding this protest we would like to show our solidarity with citizens of India. We would like to show our solidarity with Anna Hazare, Baba Ramdev and all other leaders who are fighting against corruption in India.
For further information please call: Madhava Turumella 07876616883 Munaben Chauhan 07974320202
Yours in Action,
Madhava Turumella
Action Against Corruption.
http://iamagainstcorruption.blogspot.com
http://bit.ly/jA6HGu
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Rajat Sharma Account of Events of 04 June 2011 Ramlila Maidan Delhi
Rajat Sharma Account of Events of 04 June 2011 Ramlila Maidan Delhi
http://bit.ly/iu0LMy
http://bit.ly/iu0LMy
Friday, June 10, 2011
Open Message from NRI's to Swami Ramdev to end fast
Om
Dear Swamiji,
Two steps forward, One step back - Obstinacy is not always Wisdom
Fight a War not just a Battle. Nothing changes in one day.
What changes in one day - is never long lasting. This is Indian wisdom about kranti.
We have to make change in India long lasting not short.
We the fellow Indians living in the United Kingdom are fully aware of what is happening in india.
Indian politics has reached it's bottom level. The common people are waking up - the elite coterie of Indian neta-babu-shikshak nexus are happy with the system and are not ready for change - just yet.
The time will come however when they will surely be on our side.
We have to sometimes take one step back.
You have to understand that your health is important and of prime importance. You have to complete your 1 lakh km more in Indian villages.
Gandhi Ji was always aware of correct moment for battle - and when common people are ready.
Please be wise and not obstinate. Obstinacy is not helpful - to individual or to the Cause.
We have seen all the atrocities of the central government and the congress party and we strongly condemn government and police action on your peaceful satyagraha. We know that they didn't only shown their true colours by using their authoritative power on the innocent people in the mid night when the rest of the world was sleeping including the media so that the world can't feel the pain and suffering of women children and senior citizens while brutally beaten by the police.
Moreover we know that they have tried to kill you and Acharyaji.
The government who actually doesn't want to see you any more would never come to an agreement for your demand of effective law to combat corruption. The end result will be what all Indian will suffer if they will lose you & this entire saga of 2nd war of complete independence will stall for another century to come.
Swamiji we have already lost Rajiv ji and we are not in a position to loose you hence we humbly requesting you to end your fast as soon as possible.
As you know this is a long fight against the evil sprit for the total change of governance please treat this as a War and not as battle. To win a big war some time we ought to compromise few battles. The entire nation is now awake, united and standing with you. Let 2014 general election come and we will show the power of vote hence please accept our request and break the fast. Let's the right time come.
Your fellow satyagrahi's
Dear Swamiji,
Two steps forward, One step back - Obstinacy is not always Wisdom
Fight a War not just a Battle. Nothing changes in one day.
What changes in one day - is never long lasting. This is Indian wisdom about kranti.
We have to make change in India long lasting not short.
We the fellow Indians living in the United Kingdom are fully aware of what is happening in india.
Indian politics has reached it's bottom level. The common people are waking up - the elite coterie of Indian neta-babu-shikshak nexus are happy with the system and are not ready for change - just yet.
The time will come however when they will surely be on our side.
We have to sometimes take one step back.
You have to understand that your health is important and of prime importance. You have to complete your 1 lakh km more in Indian villages.
Gandhi Ji was always aware of correct moment for battle - and when common people are ready.
Please be wise and not obstinate. Obstinacy is not helpful - to individual or to the Cause.
We have seen all the atrocities of the central government and the congress party and we strongly condemn government and police action on your peaceful satyagraha. We know that they didn't only shown their true colours by using their authoritative power on the innocent people in the mid night when the rest of the world was sleeping including the media so that the world can't feel the pain and suffering of women children and senior citizens while brutally beaten by the police.
Moreover we know that they have tried to kill you and Acharyaji.
The government who actually doesn't want to see you any more would never come to an agreement for your demand of effective law to combat corruption. The end result will be what all Indian will suffer if they will lose you & this entire saga of 2nd war of complete independence will stall for another century to come.
Swamiji we have already lost Rajiv ji and we are not in a position to loose you hence we humbly requesting you to end your fast as soon as possible.
As you know this is a long fight against the evil sprit for the total change of governance please treat this as a War and not as battle. To win a big war some time we ought to compromise few battles. The entire nation is now awake, united and standing with you. Let 2014 general election come and we will show the power of vote hence please accept our request and break the fast. Let's the right time come.
Your fellow satyagrahi's
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
04 June 2011 - Open Letter of Condemnation of Barabaric Attack on Sleeping Protesters at Ramlila Maidan New Delhi
The High Commission Of India
Mr Nalin Surie,
High Commissioner
India House
Aldwych
London
WC2 4NA
Subject : 04 June 2011 - Open Letter of Condemnation of Barabaric Attack on Sleeping Protesters at Ramlila Maidan New Delhi India
Dear Mr Nalin Surie,
The Death of Democracy and Human Rights in India :
India, the largest democracy of the world has experienced the darkest night in the history of its evolution on Sunday, 5th of June 2011 at 1.00am.
Thousands of innocent civilians sleeping during their peaceful Satyagraha (peaceful fast) in the Ram Lila Maidan in New Delhi fighting against the rampant corruption, black money in the economy and various other burning issues of the society, were brutally beaten by the police on the direction of the Government of India and the State Government of New Delhi. Both are ruled by the Congress Party of India.
Spiritual leader Swami Ramdevji representing the voice of the common man of the country in this peaceful agitation against the Government’s policies to support corruption was on his first day of the fast unto death and was very inhumanly treated by the police and the authorities.
Swami Ramdev was arrested and then nine hours later was escorted to the Patanjali Yog Peeth Ashram in Haridwar on condition that he does not return to Delhi for 14 days. The police ignoring all the laws under the constitution of Indian to protect citizens of the country, fired bullets and tear gas bombs on the activists and on Swami Ramdev. There was no prior formal notice or warning given to evacuate the place while they were sleeping after a day-long fast. People including women, children, and senior citizens were seriously injured and many of them are in the emergency care units in several hospitals of New Delhi.
The barbarian use of power on the innocent people should be considered as the most heinous crime by the authorities which is supervised by the ruling Congress Party of India. This is unlawful and against the Human rights and the fundamental rights of the citizens of India and a serious threat to the world biggest democracy.
The people who had come from villages, towns and various long distances were asked to leave the grounds immediately, at 2:00am in the morning. This cannot be a Democratic India; this cannot be Mahatma Gandhi’s India; this is not India governed by of rule of law and a democratic constitution, ensuring the fundamental rights of all.
These cruel actions reminded us of the days of the 1975 emergency. Unfortunately, these brutalities were committed upon unarmed and resting people within close proximity of the Mahatma Gandhi Samadhi.
We, the people of Indian Origin all over the world are deeply depressed, embarrassed and pained by this vulgar display of naked power. No justification of any kind can condone these vicious actions.
The Indian Diaspora condemns it. We urge everybody to join in the movement to restore democracy and civility in India. Let us be united in expressing our disgust and anger about the death of democracy and human rights within the country. We hope Baba Ramdev Ji is not further harmed in any way.
We therefore request you to intervene in this situation and force the Government of India on the grounds of Human rights to immediately place sincere apology to the citizens of India and to world respected Saint Baba Ramdev.
Please write a letter to your local MP and also to the Indian High Commission addressing your concerns as a Non Resident Indian (NRI), who is deeply worried for our fellow brothers and sisters in India or alternatively you can email the Indian High Commission on administration@hcilondon.in
Mr Nalin Surie,
High Commissioner
India House
Aldwych
London
WC2 4NA
Subject : 04 June 2011 - Open Letter of Condemnation of Barabaric Attack on Sleeping Protesters at Ramlila Maidan New Delhi India
Dear Mr Nalin Surie,
The Death of Democracy and Human Rights in India :
India, the largest democracy of the world has experienced the darkest night in the history of its evolution on Sunday, 5th of June 2011 at 1.00am.
Thousands of innocent civilians sleeping during their peaceful Satyagraha (peaceful fast) in the Ram Lila Maidan in New Delhi fighting against the rampant corruption, black money in the economy and various other burning issues of the society, were brutally beaten by the police on the direction of the Government of India and the State Government of New Delhi. Both are ruled by the Congress Party of India.
Spiritual leader Swami Ramdevji representing the voice of the common man of the country in this peaceful agitation against the Government’s policies to support corruption was on his first day of the fast unto death and was very inhumanly treated by the police and the authorities.
Swami Ramdev was arrested and then nine hours later was escorted to the Patanjali Yog Peeth Ashram in Haridwar on condition that he does not return to Delhi for 14 days. The police ignoring all the laws under the constitution of Indian to protect citizens of the country, fired bullets and tear gas bombs on the activists and on Swami Ramdev. There was no prior formal notice or warning given to evacuate the place while they were sleeping after a day-long fast. People including women, children, and senior citizens were seriously injured and many of them are in the emergency care units in several hospitals of New Delhi.
The barbarian use of power on the innocent people should be considered as the most heinous crime by the authorities which is supervised by the ruling Congress Party of India. This is unlawful and against the Human rights and the fundamental rights of the citizens of India and a serious threat to the world biggest democracy.
The people who had come from villages, towns and various long distances were asked to leave the grounds immediately, at 2:00am in the morning. This cannot be a Democratic India; this cannot be Mahatma Gandhi’s India; this is not India governed by of rule of law and a democratic constitution, ensuring the fundamental rights of all.
These cruel actions reminded us of the days of the 1975 emergency. Unfortunately, these brutalities were committed upon unarmed and resting people within close proximity of the Mahatma Gandhi Samadhi.
We, the people of Indian Origin all over the world are deeply depressed, embarrassed and pained by this vulgar display of naked power. No justification of any kind can condone these vicious actions.
The Indian Diaspora condemns it. We urge everybody to join in the movement to restore democracy and civility in India. Let us be united in expressing our disgust and anger about the death of democracy and human rights within the country. We hope Baba Ramdev Ji is not further harmed in any way.
We therefore request you to intervene in this situation and force the Government of India on the grounds of Human rights to immediately place sincere apology to the citizens of India and to world respected Saint Baba Ramdev.
Please write a letter to your local MP and also to the Indian High Commission addressing your concerns as a Non Resident Indian (NRI), who is deeply worried for our fellow brothers and sisters in India or alternatively you can email the Indian High Commission on administration@hcilondon.in
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Old Lady says - One of the Happiest days of life
Supporters of Swami Ramdev Campaign Against Political Inaction against Corruption in India
The colorful ensemble of supporters of Swami Ramdev and Bharat Swabhiman Campaign Against Corruption in high places in India gathered on a warm sunny Saturday morning to support Swami Ramdev campaign going on simultaneously at Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi and 634 districts of all corners of India.
Swami Ramdev has been demanding firm action by Indian government against black money and capital flight from India from proceeds of corruption. He has been demanding that government enact detailed legislation to declare corruption money stashed by corrupt Indians in offshore bank accounts as a national asset of India and to identify, prosecute vigourously with stiff penal provisions for Indians who are responsible for channeling corruption / black / unaccounted money into foreign offshore banks and tax havens.
He has also been demanding the logic for undue proliferation of high denomination currency circulating in Indian economy and the lack of control by central regulatory agencies with the statutory duty for keeping control on money circulation in the unaccounted parallel economy of India.
Some more photos from the march and gathering in Wembley, London.
Swami Ramdev has been demanding firm action by Indian government against black money and capital flight from India from proceeds of corruption. He has been demanding that government enact detailed legislation to declare corruption money stashed by corrupt Indians in offshore bank accounts as a national asset of India and to identify, prosecute vigourously with stiff penal provisions for Indians who are responsible for channeling corruption / black / unaccounted money into foreign offshore banks and tax havens.
He has also been demanding the logic for undue proliferation of high denomination currency circulating in Indian economy and the lack of control by central regulatory agencies with the statutory duty for keeping control on money circulation in the unaccounted parallel economy of India.
Photos from Swami Ramdev Solidarity March in London UK
Here are some photos of the Swami Ramdev Solidarity March in Wembley, Brent, London UK.
Ramdev Solidarity March 04 June 2011 in Wembley London UK
1000 NRI from all backgrounds and age groups gathered together with Mrs Sunita Poddar and marched from Brent Indian Association to Hindu Sanatan Temple in solidarity with Swami Ramdev indefinite fast against corruption in high places in Indian government and the non withdrawal of high denomination currency notes from circulation.
Swami Ramdev supporters and key members of the Non Resident Indian ( NRI ) community in United Kingdom came together for a march in London on 04 June 2011 to lend moral support to the tens of thousands of Indians supporting Baba Ramdev in his fast at Ram Lila Maidan in New Delhi and 634 districts headquarters of all corners of India.
Swami Ramdev supporters and key members of the Non Resident Indian ( NRI ) community in United Kingdom came together for a march in London on 04 June 2011 to lend moral support to the tens of thousands of Indians supporting Baba Ramdev in his fast at Ram Lila Maidan in New Delhi and 634 districts headquarters of all corners of India.
Friday, June 3, 2011
Volunteers needed at Brent Association Wembley
AUM,
All - kindly see updated information about the march from PYPT - UK.
The main change is:
The Rally/Procession will start at 10.30am outside the Brent Indian Association, Ealing Road, Wembley, London, HA0 4TH. Please begin to gather at 10.00am.
The Rally/Procession will march to the new Sanatan Hindu Mandir, Ealing Road, Wembley, HA0 4TA where we will have a short break before returning back to the Brent Indian Association Hall along the Ealing Road.
Some volunteers are needed to prepare the hall at Brent Association Wembley HA0 4TH at 0730 in the morning on the 4th of June 2011. Can you kindly circulate to Yog teachers and persons on your contact list who may be able to volunteer themselves for this important task.
All - kindly see updated information about the march from PYPT - UK.
The main change is:
The Rally/Procession will start at 10.30am outside the Brent Indian Association, Ealing Road, Wembley, London, HA0 4TH. Please begin to gather at 10.00am.
The Rally/Procession will march to the new Sanatan Hindu Mandir, Ealing Road, Wembley, HA0 4TA where we will have a short break before returning back to the Brent Indian Association Hall along the Ealing Road.
Some volunteers are needed to prepare the hall at Brent Association Wembley HA0 4TH at 0730 in the morning on the 4th of June 2011. Can you kindly circulate to Yog teachers and persons on your contact list who may be able to volunteer themselves for this important task.
Ramdev Solidarity March 04 June 2011 in Wembley London UK
Baba Ramdev Solidarity March 04 June 2011
Ealing Road Wembley London India against Corruption. All welcome to join in bit.ly/moRc36
Route for Bharat Swabhiman Solidarity March in London UK 4 June Ealing Road Wembley - All Swami Ramdev supporters and yoga practioners welcome to join in with family
Begin every morning of each day with Pranayam.
Ealing Road Wembley London India against Corruption. All welcome to join in bit.ly/moRc36
Route for Bharat Swabhiman Solidarity March in London UK 4 June Ealing Road Wembley - All Swami Ramdev supporters and yoga practioners welcome to join in with family
Begin every morning of each day with Pranayam.
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