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From: Tara Tripathi <nirmaltara@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, Apr 23, 2011 at 12:09 PM
Subject: Fwd: Fw: Jan Lokpal at risk
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From: Brij Chawla <bbc108@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2011 21:10:10 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Fw: Jan Lokpal at risk
To:
Brij Chawla
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From: Ricken Patel - Avaaz.org <avaaz@avaaz.org>
To: "bbc108@yahoo.com" <bbc108@yahoo.com>
Sent: Fri, April 22, 2011 1:06:26 PM
Subject: Jan Lokpal at risk
Avaaz.org - The World in Action Dear friends,
Corrupt politicians have launched a vicious smear campaign against
civil society
members of the jan lokpal committee. Our best hope for a strong jan
lokpal is to
fight these dirty tactics at every turn. Call on PM Singh to expose the
ministers behind the smears and kick them off the committee. We'll deliver the
petition in mobile billboards around Delhi:
Last week, millions of us were shocked to read that our
anti-corruption crusader
Anna Hazare was backing down on key demands of the Jan Lokpal Bill. But the
reports were false. Who spread them? A Minister on the bill drafting committee.
Now the press is full of new allegations against other civil society
representatives on the Committee. We knew those in power would do anything to
stall and derail the Jan Lokpal Bill. Now they have put their
media-spin machine
into full-swing to smear our leaders and divide the movement.
Our only hope for a strong Jan Lokpal is to stand up to every dirty tactic the
politicians use to kill it. Let's raise a massive call for PM Singh to rein in
the smear campaign, identify those Ministers responsible and kick them off the
committee by the next meeting on May 2nd. When the petition reaches 100,000,
we'll cover Delhi with mobile billboards and follow PM Singh around until the
Lokpal process is cleaned up:
http://www.avaaz.org/en/singh_stop_the_slander/?vl
Earlier this week, an anonymous Minister sent key journalists an SMS saying
civil society representatives were caving to government pressure. The SMS said:
"Civil Society members have Diluted their own draft a lot. It is now a far more
doable draft than earlier. They have diluted the provision that Cabinet
Ministers could be suspended. Judges cud be suspended. Also does not
mention the
Lokpal having powers of Appointing and Disciplinary Authority." None
of this was
true -- the sms was a trap for the media to run a story that would sow doubt
across the nation, and pull our movement apart.
Then, an audio CD was anonymously delivered to the media that allegedly records
Shanti Bhushan, the civil society co-chair of the drafting committee, bribing
judges to influence decisions. The Bhushans quickly proved through an
independent lab that the CD was doctored, but yesterday the government
laboratory issued a report that disagrees, claiming it needs more
material for a
conclusive finding.
Only an independent investigation with adequate evidence can make a judgment on
the CD story. But what is already clear is that the government has
used spurious
sources, deception and inconclusive evidence to wage war in the media to create
a storm of public confusion.
Let us have no doubt the Jan Lokpal Bill is a serious threat to high up
officials and politicians who are used to the shroud of impunity. For 42 years
governments have found ways to bury it, and this smear campaign is not a
surprise. But this is our Bill and if we are vigilant and stick together with
one voice over the next few months, we have a unique chance to truly take on
corruption.
Let's tell the government that we condemn the smear tactics and are not
distracted by conspiracy and doubt. Sign the petition to stop the slander and
start the clean up:
http://www.avaaz.org/en/singh_stop_the_slander/?vl
"Divide and Rule" is how the British oppressed us for 200 years and that is
exactly what the Government is doing now. As we come together to free ourselves
from the deception and impunity that handicap our great nation, let's demand
that our political and civil society leaders act as the exemplars they should
be, and start work to get a strong Jan Lokpal Bill to rid India of the scourge
of corruption.
With hope and determination,
Ricken, Saloni, Shibayan, Ben, Alice and the whole Avaaz team.
SOURCES:
The Lokpal plot thickens:
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/opinion/guest-writer/the-lokpal-plot-thickens/articleshow/8033546.cms
Efforts underway to delay Lokpal bill:
http://www.rediff.com/news/report/efforts-underway-to-delay-lok-pal-bill-feels-insider/20110419.htm
Lokpal activists -- smear campaign to discredit us:
http://news.outlookindia.com/item.aspx?718979
How the Government is keeping the Lokpal at bay:
http://www.governancenow.com/views/columns/keeping-lokpal-bay
Anna Hazare's letter to Sonia Gandhi about the smears:
http://www.sahilonline.org/english/news.php?cid=3&nid=10798
Sonia Gandhi responds to Hazare's letter:
http://indiatoday.intoday.in/site/story/sonia-gandhi-plays-safe-on-anna-hazare-letter/1/135871.html
India Against Corruptions posts SMS and smear campaign details:
https://www.facebook.com/IndiACor?sk=notes
The Bhushan fight continues:
http://www.hindu.com/2011/04/21/stories/2011042160370100.htm
________________________________
Avaaz.org is a 8-million-person global campaign network that works to ensure
that the views and values of the world's people shape global decision-making.
("Avaaz" means "voice" or "song" in many languages.) Avaaz members
live in every
nation of the world; our team is spread across 13 countries on 4 continents and
operates in 14 languages. Learn about some of Avaaz's biggest
campaigns here, or
follow us on Facebook or Twitter.
This message was sent to bbc108@yahoo.com. To change your email address,
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nirmaltara
From: Tara Tripathi <nirmaltara@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, Apr 23, 2011 at 12:09 PM
Subject: Fwd: Fw: Jan Lokpal at risk
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Brij Chawla <bbc108@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2011 21:10:10 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Fw: Jan Lokpal at risk
To:
Brij Chawla
----- Forwarded Message ----
From: Ricken Patel - Avaaz.org <avaaz@avaaz.org>
To: "bbc108@yahoo.com" <bbc108@yahoo.com>
Sent: Fri, April 22, 2011 1:06:26 PM
Subject: Jan Lokpal at risk
Avaaz.org - The World in Action Dear friends,
Corrupt politicians have launched a vicious smear campaign against
civil society
members of the jan lokpal committee. Our best hope for a strong jan
lokpal is to
fight these dirty tactics at every turn. Call on PM Singh to expose the
ministers behind the smears and kick them off the committee. We'll deliver the
petition in mobile billboards around Delhi:
Last week, millions of us were shocked to read that our
anti-corruption crusader
Anna Hazare was backing down on key demands of the Jan Lokpal Bill. But the
reports were false. Who spread them? A Minister on the bill drafting committee.
Now the press is full of new allegations against other civil society
representatives on the Committee. We knew those in power would do anything to
stall and derail the Jan Lokpal Bill. Now they have put their
media-spin machine
into full-swing to smear our leaders and divide the movement.
Our only hope for a strong Jan Lokpal is to stand up to every dirty tactic the
politicians use to kill it. Let's raise a massive call for PM Singh to rein in
the smear campaign, identify those Ministers responsible and kick them off the
committee by the next meeting on May 2nd. When the petition reaches 100,000,
we'll cover Delhi with mobile billboards and follow PM Singh around until the
Lokpal process is cleaned up:
http://www.avaaz.org/en/singh_stop_the_slander/?vl
Earlier this week, an anonymous Minister sent key journalists an SMS saying
civil society representatives were caving to government pressure. The SMS said:
"Civil Society members have Diluted their own draft a lot. It is now a far more
doable draft than earlier. They have diluted the provision that Cabinet
Ministers could be suspended. Judges cud be suspended. Also does not
mention the
Lokpal having powers of Appointing and Disciplinary Authority." None
of this was
true -- the sms was a trap for the media to run a story that would sow doubt
across the nation, and pull our movement apart.
Then, an audio CD was anonymously delivered to the media that allegedly records
Shanti Bhushan, the civil society co-chair of the drafting committee, bribing
judges to influence decisions. The Bhushans quickly proved through an
independent lab that the CD was doctored, but yesterday the government
laboratory issued a report that disagrees, claiming it needs more
material for a
conclusive finding.
Only an independent investigation with adequate evidence can make a judgment on
the CD story. But what is already clear is that the government has
used spurious
sources, deception and inconclusive evidence to wage war in the media to create
a storm of public confusion.
Let us have no doubt the Jan Lokpal Bill is a serious threat to high up
officials and politicians who are used to the shroud of impunity. For 42 years
governments have found ways to bury it, and this smear campaign is not a
surprise. But this is our Bill and if we are vigilant and stick together with
one voice over the next few months, we have a unique chance to truly take on
corruption.
Let's tell the government that we condemn the smear tactics and are not
distracted by conspiracy and doubt. Sign the petition to stop the slander and
start the clean up:
http://www.avaaz.org/en/singh_stop_the_slander/?vl
"Divide and Rule" is how the British oppressed us for 200 years and that is
exactly what the Government is doing now. As we come together to free ourselves
from the deception and impunity that handicap our great nation, let's demand
that our political and civil society leaders act as the exemplars they should
be, and start work to get a strong Jan Lokpal Bill to rid India of the scourge
of corruption.
With hope and determination,
Ricken, Saloni, Shibayan, Ben, Alice and the whole Avaaz team.
SOURCES:
The Lokpal plot thickens:
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/opinion/guest-writer/the-lokpal-plot-thickens/articleshow/8033546.cms
Efforts underway to delay Lokpal bill:
http://www.rediff.com/news/report/efforts-underway-to-delay-lok-pal-bill-feels-insider/20110419.htm
Lokpal activists -- smear campaign to discredit us:
http://news.outlookindia.com/item.aspx?718979
How the Government is keeping the Lokpal at bay:
http://www.governancenow.com/views/columns/keeping-lokpal-bay
Anna Hazare's letter to Sonia Gandhi about the smears:
http://www.sahilonline.org/english/news.php?cid=3&nid=10798
Sonia Gandhi responds to Hazare's letter:
http://indiatoday.intoday.in/site/story/sonia-gandhi-plays-safe-on-anna-hazare-letter/1/135871.html
India Against Corruptions posts SMS and smear campaign details:
https://www.facebook.com/IndiACor?sk=notes
The Bhushan fight continues:
http://www.hindu.com/2011/04/21/stories/2011042160370100.htm
________________________________
Avaaz.org is a 8-million-person global campaign network that works to ensure
that the views and values of the world's people shape global decision-making.
("Avaaz" means "voice" or "song" in many languages.) Avaaz members
live in every
nation of the world; our team is spread across 13 countries on 4 continents and
operates in 14 languages. Learn about some of Avaaz's biggest
campaigns here, or
follow us on Facebook or Twitter.
This message was sent to bbc108@yahoo.com. To change your email address,
language, or other information, send a message to
unsubscribe@avaaz.org, contact
us via this form -- or simply click here to unsubscribe.
To contact Avaaz, please do not reply to this email. Instead, write to us at
www.avaaz.org/en/contact or call us at +1-888-922-8229 (US).
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