Savita from Bahini Darbar in Rewa Madhya Pradesh is visiting Turka village where she meets 5 farmers who lost their oxen on 11th May. They allege that an influential person from nearby Malokhar village has stolen the oxen and have taken them away or sold them. They have complained to police but they have not taken any action. All of them want their oxen back as it is badly affecting their work. Pls call police at 9589295831 to help. Savita@8518871708

Savita from Bahini Darbar in Rewa Madhya Pradesh says we had recorded a message on Swara some time back that in our Turka village hand pumps were broken. After the message was aired we got calls from friends from CGnet to file an application and we are glad to share that 2 weeks after the application our hand pump is now repaired. I thank friends from CGnet who helped. For more Savita can be reached at 8518871708

Savita Rath in Raigarh Chhattisgarh is reporting live from 4th day of rally demanding judicial inquiry on police lathi charge on public hearing in 2008. She says the number of people is growing day by day in rally, many owmen and children are also participating and villagers are arranging for their food on their own. Today many villages alleged that Jindal company is dumping coal on farmer’s land and demands are growing that a case should be filed against them. For more Savitaji@07869234650

Savita Rath is reporting live from a noisy rally in Raigarh district in Chhattisgarh where thousands of people are marching demanding judicial inquiry on lathi charge in public hearing for Gare coal mines in 2008. The rally will culminate in a big meeting on 5th January. She says the people are saying they will not give a single inch of land to any industry here which has destroyed their lives. They are shouting the decision of their Gram Sabha is final. Savita@07869234650

Savita Rath from Raigarh Chhattisgarh says on 5th January 2008 many were injured when police had lathi charged on protesters in Gare village during a public hearing. Like every year this time too on 5th January there will be a meeting in Gare village demanding Judicial inquiry of the incident. A march will start on 1st January and will culminate in a rally on 5th in Gare village. All of you are requested to participate. For more SavitaJi can be reached at 07869234650