Candle-light vigil tomorrow in Bangalore for Bhopal Gas Tragedy

Remember Bhopal:

25 years of suffering, 25 years of courage!

In solidarity with Bhopal’s campaign for justice, join the citizens of Bangalore for

Candle Light Vigil,

A poetic tribute to the struggle, Photo-exhibition, Demands for Justice

On December 2^nd, 2009

5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

At Gandhi Statue, M.G. Road, Bangalore

About Bhopal: A few minutes past midnight on Dec 3, 1984, the world’s worst industrial disaster started to unfold. 27 tons of highly toxic gas (MIC) leaked out of a storage tank from Union Carbide’s pesticide factory in Bhopal leaving thousands of people dead and several thousand more maimed for life and generations to come.

For the survivors, it has been a battle for justice against huge Corporations who are escaping the liabilities through devious means and against Governments who are clearly out to protect the Corporations. An out of court settlement for a paltry compensation, severe ground water contamination, hiding of critical information needed to treat victims properly, bribery, stoppage of a scientific investigation, etc are just some of the series of misdeeds of the companies, Governments and their officials that have been unearthed during the 25 year old struggle.

As the fight for justice continues, supporters around the world remember Bhopal, its victims and its heroes on the anniversary of the tragedy – drawing strength from its struggle, renewing the inspiration to continue fighting for justice – for Bhopal and for many other Bhopals.

In solidarity with the campaign, citizens in Bangalore are gathering for a Candle-Light vigil and protest to pay a tribute to the victims and the heroes of the struggle, and also to highlight that the demands of the campaign be expeditiously met. It is also a reminder to Dow Chemical, Union Carbide, Govt. of India and all agencies and officials involved in denying & delaying justice, that as long as the suffering continues, the fight continues.

About ICJB: The International Campaign for Justice in Bhopal (ICJB) is a coalition of people's organizations, non-profit groups, and individuals who have joined forces to campaign for justice for the survivors of the Union Carbide Disaster in Bhopal. ICJB is led by three survivor organizations and includes thousands of supporters worldwide.

More info: www.bhopal.net, www.studentsforbhopal.org, www.thetruthaboutdow.org

Contact: Rohit (9731866211 / rohitism@gmail.com)

A friend's children's book launch

Dear All,

Apologies for the mass email. :)

A book I just finished on the river in Hampi is being launched this weekend at the Ambara in Jayanagar.

it's been written by Arshia Sattar and Illustrated by me :)

5th of November 4:30 pm.

Please bring as many kids as you know. Kidnap them if need be (I'm kidding obviously)

Its going to be a fun bookrelease. Hanuman dancers from hampi, Toymaking by Nilofer Suleman, A play by Kirtana Kumar's theatre group, a reading and tshirts and badges and more : )

Do come by. :) and if you can't make it (or can't find any children) then please do getyourself a copy. :)

Take care!

Lots of Love Always

Shilo

ps- To see more from the book log onto www.bonifisheii.blogspot.com

and spread the word! :)

Anti-POSCO rally needs contributions

Dear All,

4000 acres of fertile land under threat from South Korean steel giant, POSCO. The South Korean President is visiting India for Republic Day Parade, but finalizing the POSCO deal is definitely on the agenda. On the other hand, the people of Orissa, including fisherfolk, farmers, women, children are all coming out in protest, in a desperate bid to save their land, culture and livelihood.

In a last ditch effort of resistance, a mass rally is underway from 29th of November to 5th of December, where over 2000 people will march through 120 villages, holding public meetings at various strategic points. See http://orissaconcerns.net/ for more details.

They have hired 5 vehicles to host speakers, mobilize communities around the rally. Each vehicle charges a rental of Rs. 25,000 for a period of seven days. The organizers are falling short of this amount, as they have been taken up to meet expenses related to food, water and other basics of participants.

We request the people of Bangalore city to show solidarity and donate as much as possible to this cause.

Please send in your donations to Mr. Prasanta Kumar Paikray. Bank of India, Bhubaneswar Branch, Account number: 555010100005548. Address: Plot No. AY56, Unit 3, Sria Talkies Road, Bhubaneswar-1

Mr. Prasanta is the official spokesperson of POSCO Pratirodh Sangram Samithi (PPSS) and has been nominated as the person to collect donations towards the campaign.

Please let us know the amount you have donated, so we can let the organizers know of it. We hope B'lore community rallies around quickly in this time of crisis and shows solidarity towards our brothers and sisters in Orissa who are flighting it out.

Apologies for short notice,

in solidarity
ekta
--
-this too shall pass-

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