[Reader-list] [Assam] help spread the news: action against corruption in assam

[Dhruba Jyoti Deka]

Sorry, I am unable.

 

I too asked for help few months before, mailing more than 10 times. Another 2 noted person also mailed to assamnet for the same help. But in return, no help found.

 

So, I am silent today. Yesterday you were silent. Today I am silent. Learn from the historical saying.
 
> Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2010 20:24:20 +0530
> From: uddipana at gmail.com
> To: activism-news-network at googlegroups.com; reader-list at sarai.net; assam at assamnet.org
> Subject: [Assam] help spread the news: action against corruption in assam
> 
> dear all,
> 
> a group of independent, free-thinking individuals have come together under
> the banner of 'supporting akhil gogoi' to launch a series of programs
> against corrupt politicians and to popularize th RTI in assam. i have
> included a note from the founder of the group, aryama dutta saikia, below
> this mail. your support and solidarity will be greatly appreciated,
> 
> thanks and regards,
> uddipana
> 
> *PRESS RELEASE*
> 
> 
> 
> *Events: Anti-Corruption Vigils*
> 
> 1. Silent peaceful black Arm-band vigil to mourn the corruption in Assam:
> Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, Aug 8, 3 pm- 5 pm
> 2. Silent peaceful candlelight vigil to mourn the corruption in Assam:
> Near Dighali Pukhuri, Guwahati, Aug 8, 7 pm- 9 pm
> 3. Silent peaceful candlelight vigil to mourn the corruption in Assam:
> Swahid Bhawan, Nagaon, Aug 8, 7 pm- 9 pm
> 4. Silent peaceful candlelight vigil to mourn the corruption in Assam:
> Millennium Park, Jorhat, Aug 8, 7 pm- 9 pm
> 
> 
> 
> At the very outset, I would like to state that we have no political
> affiliations. We do not belong to any one common political party or
> organization. Then who are we? We are some of the educated youth of Assam
> who, till now, have remained silent spectators. It is not that we did not
> care about the situation in my country. It's just that we had given up.
> 
> 
> 
> Then, why are we suddenly showing so much interest? Tough question! But let
> me try to explain it. There is no ONE specific moment. I guess it has been a
> build up over the years. For years, we have been taken for a ride by one
> political party after another. The politicians have looted us to such an
> extent that today Assam is one of the poorest states in India, while the
> politicians of Assam are probably some of the richest people in Assam. And,
> for years, we have been complaining about corruption and saying "Why doesn't
> someone do something?" We waited and waited and waited. But, that miraculous
> "someone" did not come to our rescue. In fact, every time a common man such
> as a Manjunath or a Satyendra Dubey emerges, the opposing forces drown his
> voice. It is unrealistic and unfair to expect one Akhil Gogoi to eradicate
> corruption in Assam. Why should it be a one man’s war? It is then that we
> realised that we- ALL of us -will have to be that "someone" who will have to
> do "something". Afterall, it will be more difficult to drown the voices of a
> million people. The common man will now have to do something 'uncommon'.
> Now, a time has come when millions of common citizens like me are ready to
> stand up and say "ENOUGH IS ENOUGH." If we do not do that now, the next
> generation will never forgive us. Here, I quote from the Bhagvad Gita - "The
> one who tolerates injustice is as guilty as the one who does injustice." We
> have decided to not take part in this injustice anymore. We are raising our
> voice against corruption in our beloved motherland, Assam.
> 
> 
> I had created the page "Supporting Akhil Gogoi" on Facebook in May 2010,
> while I was at home, away from work, recovering from a surgery. I had
> created the page to only inform some of my friends about how Mr. Akhil Gogoi
> is utilizing RTI (Right to Information) Act in Assam to expose scandals and
> misuse of tax-payers' money by corrupt politicians and bureaucrats. However,
> in less than 3 months, the number of people on the page increased to 1550!
> Now, of course, this page is no longer just mine. It has now become a place
> where a lot of like-minded people like me raise our voices against
> corruption. This is the place from where we, the educated youth of Assam,
> have decided to stand by our motherland. But raising our voice is not
> enough. Some action also has to be taken. But not just some emotional
> knee-jerk reaction to the current events. We will have to carry this
> forward. This is just the beginning.
> 
> 
> 
> On Sunday, August 8, at a lot of us will be gathering to participate in
> peaceful silent vigils or a "mouno xuko xobha" to mourn the death of honesty
> among Assam politicians. THIS WILL BE A NON-POLITICAL GATHERING. WE WILL BE
> PROTESTING ONLY AND ONLY AGAINST CORRUPTION AMONG POLITICIANS IN ASSAM. We
> do not care who the ruling party is, as long as they work for the common
> people in a selfless manner. In our gathering, there will be no speeches and
> no "naaras (slogans)". Afterall, we are just a bunch of common people; we
> are not doing this to get votes!
> 
> 
> 
> I have always strongly believed that the media can act as an effective
> catalyst to any positive social cause. It has the power and the authority to
> do so. And, that's why I am writing to you. I request you to help us spread
> the word about these vigils. I request you to help us send a message to
> corrupt politicians that we are not going to be cheated anymore. India is a
> democracy. If we, the common people, have the right to vote people to power,
> we also have the right to keep the politicians in check.
> 
> 
> *I also want to send out an appeal to each person of Assam.* On August 8, at
> 7pm, wherever you are - whether in Assam or outside Assam, join us. If you
> do not like corruption, then switch off the lights in your house and light a
> few candles outside your door. All of us together will have to send out a
> strong message to the corrupt politicians and bureaucrats - "It's NOT "okay"
> to be corrupt,”Everyone is corrupt" is not a valid justification. We DO NOT
> like corruption! Stop insulting our intelligence. Stop testing our
> patience!"
> 
> 
> 
> Anticipating your support and thanking you in advance,
> 
> 
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Aryama Dutta Saikia
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> *RECENT DEVELOPMENT: *
> 
> 
> 
> Yesterday, our Supporting Akhil Gogoi page on Facebook has been temporarily
> blocked. It's surprising because one needs more than 100 "reports" for an FB
> page to be blocked! Facebook has said that they will review the content of
> the page. If Facebook does not find anything wrong, then the page will be
> reinstated in 24-48 hours. We are currently working on finding a safer and
> more permanent forum for action and interaction.
> 
> 
> -- 
> Uddipana Goswami
> www.jajabori-mon.blogspot.com
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