Thursday, July 30, 2009

The Mindanao Examiner

The Mindanao Examiner

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Dying Skill and Starving Weavers: The crisis of Banarasi Handloom

Dying Skill and Starving Weavers: The crisis of Banarasi Handloom

Dr. Lenin Raghuvanshi

----- Forwarded Message -----
From: "Jagdish Grewal" <grewal41@hotmail.com>
To: csup@up.nic.in
Cc: "ACHA-Pritam Rohila" <asiapeace@comcast.net>
Sent: Monday, July 27, 2009 8:48:34 AM GMT -08:00 Tijuana / Baja California
Subject: Dr. Lenin Raghuvanshi

Honrable Shrimati Mayawati
 
Please find time to safegaurd the security for Dr. Raghuvanshi and his family so he may continue his important work to provide equal treatment for all the citizens of India. It is essential for us to move into the 21st century and involve all our citizens to achieve our rightful place in the world. Thank you. Sincerely, Jagdish S. Grewal, Damascus, Oregon, USA



Monday, July 27, 2009

INDIA: Human rights defender once again receives threats in Uttar Pradesh,India



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From: UP Police Computer Cetre Lucknow <uppcc-up@nic.in>
Date: Mon, Jul 27, 2009 at 10:01 AM
Subject: [SPAM] Fwd: INDIA: Human rights defender once again receives threats in Uttar Pradesh,India
To: digcomplaint-up@nic.in
Cc: PVCHR <pvchr.india@gmail.com>


Sir
The complaint from PVCHR is being forwarded to your kind attention and necessary response. Thankyou.
SP/AD
UPPCC


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From: PVCHR <pvchr.india@gmail.com>
To: marginalised.h8hndku465dg5@blogger.com
Date: Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:40:59 +0530
Subject: INDIA: Human rights defender once again receives threats in Uttar Pradesh,India

INDIA: Human rights defender once again receives threats in Uttar Pradesh

24th July, 2009
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INDIA: Human rights defender once again receives threats after one year

ISSUES: Threat; intimidation; right to life; human rights defender;

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Dear friends,

Peoples' Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR) a local non-government human rights organization working in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh its convener Dr. Lenin is again receiving life threatening calls over his mobile telephone.

Dr. Lenin Raghuvanshi


----- Forwarded Message -----
From: "herbert hoefer"
To: hgovup@up.nic.in
Cc: asiapeace@comcast.net
Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2009 1:46:33 PM GMT -08:00 Tijuana / Baja California
Subject: Dr. Lenin Raghuvanshi

Honorable Madame Chief Minister:

We of the Association for Communal Harmony in Asia have heard of the threats being made against Dr. Lenin Raghuvanshi, one of our Peace Prize recipients.  We know of your find support for the dalits when they face injustice, and Dr. Raghuvanshi has been courageous also in this effort.  Please do what you can to forestall any harrassment or violence against this famed social worker.

Herb Hoefer
Board of Consultants, Association for Communal Harmony in Asia


    



Sunday, July 26, 2009

Death threats against ACHA Secretary Dr. Lenin Raghuvanshi



----- Forwarded Message -----
From: "akif syed"
To: hgovup@up.nic.in, csup@up.nic.in, igzonevns@up.nic.in, police@up.nic.in, sspvns@up.nic.in
Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2009 2:31:20 AM GMT -08:00 Tijuana / Baja California
Subject: Death threats against ACHA Secretary Dr. Lenin Raghuvanshi


Honourable Sir / Madam

 

I am writing to seek your help regarding the repeated threats received by Dr. Lenin Raghuvanshi, on his mobile phone No. 993559933, from unknown person's mobile phone No. 98705993,  on July 22 & 23, 2009.  Threats were made against his life, and to kidnap his son, if he did not quit his work on behalf of Dalits of his area.

 

Dr. Raghuvanshi is the Convener of the Peoples' Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR), a local non-government human rights organisation working in Varanasi, U.P. He has been internationally recognized for his work with such awards as Gwangju Prize for Human Rights and ACHA Peace Star award.


:

1. Honorable Governor of Uttar Pradesh, hgovup@up.nic.in

2. Ms. Mayawati, U.P. Chief Minister csup@up.nic.in

3. Inspector General of Police, Varanasi Zone, U.P., igzonevns@up.nic.in

4. Director General of Police, U.P., police@up.nic.in

5. Senior Superintendent of Police, Varanasi, sspvns@up.nic.in




--
Syed Akif
Director General
Sindh Provincial Ombudsman Secretariat
Shahrah-e-Kemal Ataturk,
Karachi, Pakistan
phone: +92-21-9211020,
cell:     +92(0)333-7222543
www.mohtasibsindh.gov.pk



BHASKAR: Human rights activist receiving life threats in UP

BHASKAR: Human rights activist receiving life threats in UP

Threats against life of Dr. Lenin Raghuvanshi.



----- Forwarded Message -----
From: "Nisar Ahmed" <snwa_ngo@yahoo.com>
To: hgovup@up.nic.in
Cc: asiapeace@comcast.net
Sent: Saturday, July 25, 2009 11:37:42 PM GMT -08:00 Tijuana / Baja California
Subject: Threats against life of Dr. Lenin Raghuvanshi.




Honorable Governor of Uttar Pradesh

I am writing to seek your help regarding the repeated threats received by Dr. Lenin Raghuvanshi, on his mobile phone No. 993559933, from unknown person's mobile phone No. 98705993,  on July 22 & 23, 2009.  Threats were made against his life, and to kidnap his son, if he did not quit his work on behalf of Dalits of his area.

 

Dr. Raghuvanshi is the Convener of the Peoples' Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR), a local non-government human rights organisation working in Varanasi, U.P. He has been internationally recognized for his work with such awards as Gwangju Prize for Human Rights and ACHA Peace Star award.



Nisar Ahmed

Member ACHA Sindh Pakistan



C.C:

1. Ms. Mayawati, U.P. Chief Minister csup@up.nic.in

2. Inspector General of Police, Varanasi Zone, U.P., igzonevns@up.nic.in

3. Director General of Police, U.P., police@up.nic.in

4. Senior Superintendent of Police, Varanasi, sspvns@up.nic.in





Solidarity With Dr. Lennin


----- Forwarded Message -----
From: "Ashfaq Fateh" <ashfaq.fateh@gmail.com>
To: "ACHA-Pritam Rohila" <asiapeace@comcast.net>
Sent: Saturday, July 25, 2009 10:46:19 AM GMT -08:00 Tijuana / Baja California
Subject: Solidarity With Dr. Lennin

Dear Pritam Ji,
Peace,
Sorry to hear that Dr. Lennin has been theanted by people for raising vioces for the voluneable groups of the socity in India. I just want to assure him full on behalf of Pakistan peace and rights actvisits they we all are with him and praying for the safety of the family and him.
 
Tomorrow we have some special prayers for the people who were persecuted for their religions. He will be rememered. We will also write letter of appleal for his saftey and protction.
 
Dr. Lennin knows well these kinds of threats cannot stop the good work for weak group. A big saluate to Dr. Lennin and his great work.
 
Pritam Ji, as you have given the email addresses concerned authroity. You must also give Dr. Lennin's email address so people can directly express solidarity with him.
In peace,
Ashfaq Fateh
Pakistan



Wednesday, July 08, 2009