Fast until death in support of Anna Hazare in Raigarh

Radheshyam Sharma from Raigarh in Chhattisgarh says he and his friend Ashok Gabel has started a fast upto death in support of Jan Lokpal bill demanded by movement of Anna Hazare. He says like thousands did fast in support of Gandhi ji we should join in fasting with Anna ji. He specially requests the ladies to join the protest to finish corruption. Radheshyam Ji can be reached at 09301251588

Posted on: Aug 19, 2011. Tags: RADHESHYAM SHARMA RAIGARH

Speech by activist Ramesh Agrawal after release from jail...

Savita Rath from Raigarh is helping us listen to Social activist Ramesh Agrawal who is being welcomed back after his release from jail at Gare village in Raigarh district. As you know Ramesh Agrawal was arrested on defamation complaint of Jindals. In the speech Mr Agrawal says Govt is now givinng Rs 6 lakh per acre as if they are doing any favor to us. The minerals below our land is worth crores. He says looking at our future generations we should not come into this trap. Savita can be reached at 07869234650

Posted on: Aug 11, 2011. Tags: Savita Raigarh

Supreme Court grants bail to activist Ramesh Agrawal

Savita Rath from Raigarh is telling us about Supreme Court granting bail to social activist Ramesh Agrawal. As you know Ramesh Agrawal was arrested on 28th May on a defamation case by an employee of Jindal steel during environmental hearing of a proposed power plant. Lower courts had earlier rejected bail application of Mr Agrawal. Another activist arrested in the same case Dr Harihar Patel was granted bail by local court. She thanks all for help. Savita can be reached at 07869234650

Posted on: Aug 09, 2011. Tags: Savita Raigarh

Happy to sacrifice our lives to save land : Dr Harihar Patel

Savita Rath is talking to us live from a meeting in Raigarh in Chhattisgarh where people have gathered to protest arrest of social activists. She helps us listen to Dr Harihar Patel who has just come out of jail after getting arrested on a defamatory case by a Jindal employee during a public hearing. Other activist Ramesh Agrwal is still in jail. In his speech Dr Patel says they are not frightened to go to jail to save their land. They are even happy to sacrifice their lives. For more Savita Ji can be reached at 07869234650

Posted on: Jul 28, 2011. Tags: LAND SAVITA RAIGARH

Live report from rally in Raigarh to protest arrest of activists

Bhan Sahu is reporting live from a rally in Raigarh in Chhattisgarh where around 5,000 men and women have assembled to protest the arrest of social activists Ramesh Agrawal and Harihar Patel. Both were arrested on 28th May on a complaint of misbehavior by an employee of Jindal steel in a public hearing a year back. Meanwhile high court has rejected their bail application. Bhan says people are expressing their sorrow and anger in the rally and the atmosphere is very charged. For more Bhan ji can be recahed on 09406033089

Posted on: Jul 13, 2011. Tags: BHAN SAHU RAIGARH

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