Thursday, March 13, 2008
Jana Munettam- Trivandrum to Kottayam
Jana Munettam
Vibhava Avakasha Jatha – Rally for Right to Resources
2008 - March 4th to March 8th
Trivandrum to Kottayam
Jana Munettam is a state level collective of all marginalized communities in kerala who have been deprived of democratic rights, social justice, political power and resources. It is a collective of marginalized to fight for social justice and equity through democratic means. In kerala Dalits, Adivasis, women, fishing communities, unorganized workers and other marginalized are being suppressed and pushed into extreme forms of deprivation and daily humiliation. Systematically keeping aside the dalits and adivasis, resources that should be equitably shared are being enjoyed and controlled only by some communities. This kind of monopoly and control cannot be tolerated in a democratic state.
Land, water, forest and political power has been usurped by upper caste communities and it can be seen clearly that 75% of the landless in Kerala state are dalits and adivasis. This also establishes that control over resources is most definitely caste - based. Upper caste community collective thinking and political designing is what has resulted in this deprivation of land for the dalits/adivasis and establishing of ownership by the upper castes. The historical land reforms and other progressive policies of kerala state has not yielded any justice to the dalits and adivasis and has only tried to sideline them with 3 and 5 cents of land. The result has been the 12500 dalit colonies that have emerged and into which dalit communities have been trapped. Adivasis have been pushed out of their rightful forests and are forced into adivasi colonies. These caste based monopolies have converted land into a commercial enterprise for profit only and have extracted all productive value from it while depriving marginalized communities of their livelihood and dignity.
Further, in the name of lease agreements, national/ international capitalist monopolies have been allowed to control land in the state. These trends have put the whole state of Kerala in crisis.
The right of the marginalized to stay and work on their land is what has been taken away. At the same time, all these monopolies have control over lakhs of hectares of land illegally. History shows that this monopoly has resulted only in more profits for themselves and not for the state’s development. For 90 to 100 years this injustice has gone on and all governments in Kerala have helped and supported these monopolies through its policies. In 2010, 75% of all plantation lease agreements are expiring. This information has been denied to the people and there are moves by the government to re -lease the land again to the monopolies.
The Vibhava Avakasha Jatha of Jana Munnettam calls out to all marginalized to come together and demand their rights over land. Only through this right over land can the dalits and adivasis and other marginalized communities move towards other social interventions. As our great leaders, Ayyankali, Appachan, Pambadi John Joseph, and Kandan Kumaran have strongly advocated - the first step to progress is land ownership.
This is the only structural/fundamental reform that will result in social justice and equity. Any development that does not address the core issue of land will only further marginalize the historically marginalized communities in kerala.
It is this call that Jana Munettam through this Vibhava Avakasha Jatha is placing to the marginalized communities of kerala.
The demands it is placing are as follows:
Illegally occupied land in the hands of caste – based and capitalist monopolies should be taken away and given to the marginalized for agriculture and livelihood. This is the basic expectation from a democratic state. The time has come for democratic principles to be upheld and for land to be redistributed.
To fight for this, all marginalized communities, dalits and adivasis must demand rightful return to agricultural land and leave their colonies.
It is a Call for everyone to join the Jatha and create a new consciousness for equity and justice. The Jatha with a powerful cultural team will cover 5 districts of Trivandrum, Kollam, Allapuzha, Pathanamthitta and Kottayam.
Jana Munettam is the kerala chapter of the National Alliance for the Right to Education and Equity (NAFREE) and we have come together to stand in solidarity with NAFREE for its demands of protection of child rights, implementation of CSS and fighting anti people policies. JM puts forward its first demands for Land and Dignity of all dalit and adivasi men, women and children through this Vibhava Avakasha Jatha.
Sunday, March 9, 2008
Mass call for movement against unjust policies
Mass Meeting at Parade Ground, Rourkela on 9 March, 2008
The deprived people of Jharkhand, Orissa, Bihar, West Bengal and Manipur have declared the final struggle for regaining their ownership rights over land, forest, water and mines which are taken away from them in the name of development. The declaration was made in a mass meeting after a massive rally of 10 thousand people at Rourkela organized by the Nafre Jan Andolan, who is facilitating to unite mass movements, struggles and people's organizations in a platform to fight against displacement, SEZ policy, dual education system, AFSPA, communal fascism, neo-imperialism and to ensure child rights in India.
The Jan Hakk Rally began from Birsa Chauk, Rourkela at 11 O'clock in the morning and turned into a mass meeting at Parade Ground in the afternoon. "Stop displacement in the name of development", "Withdraw the SEZ Policy", "Jindal-Mittal and Tata-Bata, go back", "Introduce common school system for all" and "Stop killing people in the name of religion" are the main slogans raised by people in the Rally.
The Jan Hakk Yatra witnessed the different kind of people's participation this time, where tribal women carrying their babies on back, raising slogans and walking through the streets about 4 kilometers in the blazing sun of the beginning summer. Another remarkable thing was that more than 60 percent participants were tribal youths who have understo
od the agony of displacement which their families have under gone due to Industry, Mining, Dam, Sanctuary and other development projects.
The mass meeting began with an inspiring song and followed by the series of slogans. In his welcome address the convenor of Voice for Child Right Orissa A.K. Azad said that the time has come to say "No" to displacement because it has destroyed our livelihood resources, culture and identity.
While addressing the masses the member of NAFRE Gour Gopal Sardar said that the NAFRE People's Movement is fighting against displacement, SEZ policy, dual education system, AFSPA, communal fascism and neo-imperialism in the country and it will continue till all the marginalized people get justice.
Faisal Anurag the spokesperson of NAFRE said that we have seen the governance of all the political parties and their economic policies are more or less the same. All the parties have exploited poor and the marginalized. T
herefore now the time has come to see the people's politics. The people have to decide that what they want. How can people of IMF and Americans decide the fate of our country?
Speaking on the occasion the convenor of Manipur State Alliance for Education, Mantu said that Manipur is still under the control of Military even after 50 years of Independence. There are Military camps in the schools, which caused the deprivation of rights to education of children. The human rights violation is rampant and innocence people are being killed in the name of terrorist. The force has been given power to kill anybody at any time therefore we demand for repealing the Arm Forces Special Power Act.
K.C. Mardi the convenor of CREJ Jan Mukti Andolan said that the 60 years of Independence has only given tears to the tribals and local inhabita
nts. They are betrayed in the name of development therefore we have taken pledge for not giving an inch of land for Industry, Dam and Mining". He said that the SEZ policy is to cheat people therefore we demand from the governments to withdraw it.
The convenor of Bihar Lok Adhikar Manch Uday said that this is the historical movement because thousands of displaced people have come out of their houses to fight against displacement, SEZ policy and communal fascism. We should take pledge to fight against it and we all will win the battle.
Tribal Youth leader Jerom J. Kujur said that our freedom fighters had a dream for the equitable and just society but it was not realized in last 60 years of independence therefore we must fight for the real freedom for the deprived people. The member of NAFRE Jan Andolam Lakhi Das facilitated the mass meeting and the president of Damin Adhikar Morcha Baburam Kishku gave the vote of thanks.
The deprived people of Jharkhand, Orissa, Bihar, West Bengal and Manipur have declared the final struggle for regaining their ownership rights over land, forest, water and mines which are taken away from them in the name of development. The declaration was made in a mass meeting after a massive rally of 10 thousand people at Rourkela organized by the Nafre Jan Andolan, who is facilitating to unite mass movements, struggles and people's organizations in a platform to fight against displacement, SEZ policy, dual education system, AFSPA, communal fascism, neo-imperialism and to ensure child rights in India.
The Jan Hakk Rally began from Birsa Chauk, Rourkela at 11 O'clock in the morning and turned into a mass meeting at Parade Ground in the afternoon. "Stop displacement in the name of development", "Withdraw the SEZ Policy", "Jindal-Mittal and Tata-Bata, go back", "Introduce common school system for all" and "Stop killing people in the name of religion" are the main slogans raised by people in the Rally.
The Jan Hakk Yatra witnessed the different kind of people's participation this time, where tribal women carrying their babies on back, raising slogans and walking through the streets about 4 kilometers in the blazing sun of the beginning summer. Another remarkable thing was that more than 60 percent participants were tribal youths who have understo
od the agony of displacement which their families have under gone due to Industry, Mining, Dam, Sanctuary and other development projects.The mass meeting began with an inspiring song and followed by the series of slogans. In his welcome address the convenor of Voice for Child Right Orissa A.K. Azad said that the time has come to say "No" to displacement because it has destroyed our livelihood resources, culture and identity.
While addressing the masses the member of NAFRE Gour Gopal Sardar said that the NAFRE People's Movement is fighting against displacement, SEZ policy, dual education system, AFSPA, communal fascism and neo-imperialism in the country and it will continue till all the marginalized people get justice.
Faisal Anurag the spokesperson of NAFRE said that we have seen the governance of all the political parties and their economic policies are more or less the same. All the parties have exploited poor and the marginalized. T
herefore now the time has come to see the people's politics. The people have to decide that what they want. How can people of IMF and Americans decide the fate of our country?Speaking on the occasion the convenor of Manipur State Alliance for Education, Mantu said that Manipur is still under the control of Military even after 50 years of Independence. There are Military camps in the schools, which caused the deprivation of rights to education of children. The human rights violation is rampant and innocence people are being killed in the name of terrorist. The force has been given power to kill anybody at any time therefore we demand for repealing the Arm Forces Special Power Act.
K.C. Mardi the convenor of CREJ Jan Mukti Andolan said that the 60 years of Independence has only given tears to the tribals and local inhabita
nts. They are betrayed in the name of development therefore we have taken pledge for not giving an inch of land for Industry, Dam and Mining". He said that the SEZ policy is to cheat people therefore we demand from the governments to withdraw it.The convenor of Bihar Lok Adhikar Manch Uday said that this is the historical movement because thousands of displaced people have come out of their houses to fight against displacement, SEZ policy and communal fascism. We should take pledge to fight against it and we all will win the battle.
Tribal Youth leader Jerom J. Kujur said that our freedom fighters had a dream for the equitable and just society but it was not realized in last 60 years of independence therefore we must fight for the real freedom for the deprived people. The member of NAFRE Jan Andolam Lakhi Das facilitated the mass meeting and the president of Damin Adhikar Morcha Baburam Kishku gave the vote of thanks.
Eastern region culmination rally at Rourkela, Orissa
Eastern region NAFRE JAN HAKK YATRA culminated at Rourkela, Orissa. People from Bihar, West Bengal, Manipur, Jharkhand and Orissa participated in in rally and mass gathering. NAFRE JAN ANDOLAN leaders addressed the mass, they focussed the issue of Displacement, Common School system and child rights.Thursday, March 6, 2008
Jan Hakk Yatra in Coastal districts of Orissa
Cuttack- Orissa
JHK yatra of NAFRE jan Andolan started in coastal orissa on 5th March from Buhalpur of Cuttack district. NGUS members, frontrunners of the yatra process in the coastal districts of orissa, addressed the mass with yatra objevtives and plan for the future. The meet was attended by Ms. Lakhi of NAFRE Jan Andolan, Ashis of CRY-Kolkata and Ms. Tilottama Das NEC member of NAFRE including a large number of villagers from different villages of Nischinta koili block. People mostly women attended the yatra program raised various issue affecting their livelihood and showed solidarity to both VCRO and NAFRE. The issues got discussed during the yatra were how people and will get their due right in terms of land, meaningful employment and other services such as health and education. Of these, womens issues were given major focus in the meet.
Kendrapada District of Orissa
On its second day yatra proceeded to Kendrapara district where a large mass gathering was organized in the peripherial village of Bhitarkanika national Park. People raised the issues such as how their basic human rights are getting violated everyday since after declaration of this National Park. They called for a larger movement to combat such acts which prohiobits them from accssing basic services such as road, health centres and schools. The yatra was attended by mostly members from fishermen community. How the issue will get highlighted at both state and national level got discussed in the yatra meet. Ms lakhi in her deliberation said that the issue will be taken up at all possible levels and solidairity will be extended to fight for ensuring basic human rights to these people.
Kendrapada District of Orissa
On its second day yatra proceeded to Kendrapara district where a large mass gathering was organized in the peripherial village of Bhitarkanika national Park. People raised the issues such as how their basic human rights are getting violated everyday since after declaration of this National Park. They called for a larger movement to combat such acts which prohiobits them from accssing basic services such as road, health centres and schools. The yatra was attended by mostly members from fishermen community. How the issue will get highlighted at both state and national level got discussed in the yatra meet. Ms lakhi in her deliberation said that the issue will be taken up at all possible levels and solidairity will be extended to fight for ensuring basic human rights to these people.
JANA CHAITANYA PRACHARA YATRA - Andhra Pradesh
JANA CHAITANYA PRACHARA YATRA
Organised by : SAMANA VIDYA SADHANA SAMATHI
From 2nd February to 7th February-2008
Inauguration meeting started on 2nd Feb 2008 at Suryapet. Under TDA the meeting has started in the evening approximately by 3’o clock at Rice millers association in suryapet. A.P Telangana CRY partners TDA , JANAVANI , TKS, SVK, 25 People attended in the meeting and above 4 thousand community and students and other CBO groups were attended . Mr. Charles Wesley, Mr. J. Goutham MAHAJANA Party, J. Veeraswamy, Ilaiah TKS, Veeraiah Shramika Shakti Sangatana, Venkatesh Manava Hakkula Vedika, Suramma Mahila Hakkula Sadhana Samathi, and Degela Janardhan Press Club President ,Ch.Ravinder TDA, P. Jeevan TDA were the main speakers. Mr. Degela Janardhan was the anchoring the meeting.
Mr. J.Goutham: - In his speech he focused mainly on how our society is being depressed the Dalith adavasi Muslim Minority since ages ago . Dr.B.R. Ambedkar Provided rights in the constituency Right to food, Right to Education, Right to Lively hood and Right to Health but our Government is been neglected to implement the constituency in providing quality education, Health and Lively hood to the Down traded community. He also focussed on how the Dalith’s depressed since ages ago in all sectors also he spok on privatization of all sectors. Government is encouraging private education in India. There is no basic ammoniates in Schools, Hospitals , government is escaping from the responsibilities.
Mr. Charles Wesley :- He announced about the Jana Chaitanya Prachara Yatra and its root map to the participants .Health Education and Lively hood is being corporatised today none of political parties of governing the country in favor of dalith’s Bahujans. Education is the basic need to develop the skill but our government is not providing quality and equal education to the poor community. So Samana Vidya Sadhana Samathi is conducting this Jana chaitanya yatra against the privatization of education and common school system, health policies, and Unemployment. And other speakers were expressed their speech on education, health, lively hood etc.
Press Meet:- After finished the public meeting organized press meet and tell the media about Jana Chaitanya Prachara Yatra .
Mr. Laxman Rao, and his Team and Mr. Prathap have joined in the Prachara Jathha Team.
On 3rd February 2008 –2nd Day:-
Morning 10.30 at Gandhipark . Mr. Vedasu Venkaiah MLA Suryapet inaugurated Prachara Yatra with Hashing Flag .In his speech he stressed about the education opportunities he thanked to Samana Vidya Sadhana Samathi for Organizing Jana Chaitanya Prachara Yatra for Common School System. After Mr. Laxman Rao Explained about the Jana Chaitanya Yatra and its Root Map to the Participants. Mr. Veera swamy has chair for this rally to lead the rally in the Suryapet. Rally was moving from the main streets in the Suryapet from Gandhipark to new bus stand. After that Prachara Yatra Moved Suryapet to Arvapally.
Road Show In Arvapally:-
In the main street at Arvapally Yatra Organized Road Show. With the social awareness songs cultural team was focussed on health, education and lively hood. In the road show Degala Janardhan Press club President has spoken about the privatization of health, education . He stressed about negligence of government and its ante peoples policies. and other Yatra team were spoken. Later on yatra continue from Arvapally to Thirumalagiri.
Road Show in Thirumalagiri: -
In Main Chowrasta at Thirumalagiri Road show has hold. Cultural team has sing social awareness songs focussed on W.T.O and Privatization . Mr. Prathap and other Yatra Team were spoken focussed on health, education and lively hood. Mr. Prathap delivered his speech telling about common school system its implementation also he opposed government policies, which against ante people ‘s policies etc Yatra moved from Thirumalagiri to Devaruppala .
Road Show and Press Meet in Devaruppala :-
Orugallu Dalith Bahujana Samakya (ODBS) is a local Network has received Yatra and organised public meeting and Press meet. In the meeting Mr. Ch.Ravinder Chair for the Meeting . Mr. Narsaiah , conviner ,ODBS has spoken about the health education . Mr. Ilaiah , Mr. Laxman Rao were spoken. Yatra Moved to Janagam.
Public Meeting and Press Meet in Janagam:-
ODBS Network received the Prachara yatra and garlanding to Ambedkar statue later at the Ambedkar circle organized road show and later participated in public meeting which organized ODBS Network.
Mr. Charles Wesley :- he explained Jana Chaitanya Prachara Yatra and its root map to the participants .Health Education and Lively hood is being corporatized today none of political parties of governing the country in favor of dalith’s Bahujans. Education is the basic need to develop the skill but our government is not providing quality and equal education to the poor community. So Samana Vidya Sadhana Samathi is conducting this Jana chaitanya yatra against the privatization of education and common school system, health policies, and Unemployment
Road show in Raghunath pally
Yatra reached Raghunatha pally and garlanding to Ambedkar statue and conducted road show at Ambedkar statue under ODBS Network. Mr. Prathap delivered his speech telling about common school system its implementation also he opposed government policies, which against ante people ‘s policies etc
Road show and Press meet in Ghanapur
Jana Chaitanya Prachara Yatra reached Ghanapur and garlanding to Ambedkar statue and organized road show at Ambedkar circle under ODBS Network.
Public meeting in Hanmakonda:-
Jana Chaitanya Yatra reached Hanmakonda. Mr. Kola Janardhan received the yatra and garlanding to Ambedkar statue and organized public meeting at ZP hall under VOICE organization. Prof. Kodandaram and Mr. Charles Wesley, Mr. Laxmanarao, Vasireddy Bhasker ,Banagini Yadagiri , Mr.Prathap, Kedari Yadav,Rajamouli ,S.Rajendra prasad , Chintam Dhanjay ,B.Madhu ,P.Satish, Akula Ushasree, Were delivered their speech. Mr. Saine Narender concluded meeting with Vote of Thanks. After finished meeting yatra team night halt at Hanmakonda.
4th February 2008 –3rd day:-
In the morning 11.00AM. Jana chaitanya Prachara Yatra Moved to Hasanparthy.
Road show in Hasanparthy:-
At the Ambedkar statue held road show and garlanding to the Ambedkar statue and yatra team were spoken about the Jana Chaitanya Yatra and Cultural team has sing the social awareness songs. Mr.Prathap explained about the campaign and he delivered speech on privatization and its impact on Dalith communities.
Press meet and Road show in Mulkanoor, Karimnagar District:-
Mr. kola Janardhan has organized press meet and garlanding to Ambedkar statue. Later on conducted road show and local teachers delivered speech on school education system etc. After yatra has moved to Husnabad.
Rally and Road show in Husnabad:-
In main town yatra procession went on after that at Ambedkar circle road show has conducted. Cultural team has sing social awareness songs related to W.T.O impact and privatization of education etc. .Prathap explained about the campaign and he delivered speech on privatization and its impact on Dalith communities.after finished the lunch Jatha moved to Siddipet.
Road show and Press meet in Siddipet:-
Mr. Ilaiah TKS received Jatha and took Jatha to the Ambedkar circle and garlanding to the Ambedkar statue. After that road show organized TDP leader as delivered speech and other participants were spoken about present education system and land unemployment etc. After that press meet organized at press club. Mr. Charles, Mr. Laxman Rao, Mr. Prathap. explained about the campaign and he delivered speech on privatization and its impact on Dalith communities.TDP Leader Mr. Ilaiah, Mr. Kola Janardhan and Jatha teams Participated in the press meet. Jatha went from Siddipet to Gajwel.
5th February 2008 –4th day:-
Public Meeting in Gajwel: -
Mr. Ilaiah conducted Procession and public meeting on behalf of Samana Vidya Sadhana Samithi. At 11.00 Am Jatha went on procession from TKS office to Ambedkar statue, garlanding to Ambedkar statue and went to Public meeting venue near anjaneya swamy temple. In the public meeting speakers were delivered their speech regarding protect rights getting lively hood, providing of common school system and against W.T.O, Privatization and Globalization its effects. Speakers were Raghupathi Rao, TRS State secretary, B.Prathapa reddy TDP, Yellaih ZPTC Prakash, srinivasulu TRS, Mr. Laxman Rao, Mr.Prathap Mr.Janardhan. Bikshapathi and Cultural team have sing songs in the middle of the meeting. After Jatha moved from Gajwel to Thumkunta.
Road show in Thumkunta, Ranga reddy district.:-
Mr. Prathap JANAVANI received the Jatha and organized road show. after that Jatha moved to Shamirpet.
Press meet and Road show in Shamirpet: -
Mr. Prathap organized press meet on behalf of Samana Vidya Sadhana Samathi. After that conducted road show . Mr. Prathap delivered his speech telling about common school system its implementation also he opposed government policies, which against ante people ‘s policies etc. And cultural team sing social awareness songs by Bikshapathi and his group. Later on Jatha went to Balajinagar.
Public meeting in Balajinagar:-
Jatha Participated in the public meeting. Chief guests are , Smt.Shobha reddy Mahila Sangam Leader , Narasimha Goud Village Vice-President and Manjula ,Ramachandram ,Narasimha ward members, Yaka swamy CPM, Dr.Ravi TRS District youth Vice-President and Jatha conviner Laxman Rao, and Jatha team Mr. Janardhan, Mr. Ilaiah. Mr. Prathap has chaired the meeting. Mr. Prathap welcomed the Jatha and he delivered his speech with singing a song. and other cultural activists singing songs. After finished the meeting Jatha went towards Dammaiguda and Ambedkar nagar in procession. Jatha took night halt at Janavani office and TDA office.
6th February 2008 –5th Day
Rally and Public meeting at Musheerabad basti’s – Hyderabad:-
CHATRI received Jatha. Mr. Prabhakar and Neeresh, CRY were Joined in the Jatha. Jatha went on Procession towards New Maruthi Nagar Subhash Chandra Nagar, Rajiv Gandhi Nagar, Sabarmathi Nagar, Kawadi Guda, and Arundathi Nagar. Mr. Srinivas ,lead the Jatha procession and organised public meeting at Indira Park. In the public meeting Mr. Prabhakar , Mr. Jeevan Kumar CHATRI, Mr. Laxman Rao, Mallikarjun, Mr. Balu PDSU, were spoken in the meeting. Telling about Discrimination in giving education, Health, Employment by the government. And delivered about W.T.O privatization IMF and its impact and Dalith’s , Adavasi Communities. Also they spoke for hesitate against ante government policies etc. Jatha got Night halt at TDA office and Chandrayan gutta .
7th February 2008-6th day:-
Jatha started from Hyderabad at 9.30 am towards Amangal. In Amangal Jatha procession went on. later on Jatha moved to Kalwakurthy .
Road show and Press meet in Kalwakurthy:-
Mr. Anjaneyulu DISHA Rural Development Society has received Jatha and took it to Ambedkar Circle near Bus stand garlanding to Dr. Ambedkar statue by Mr. Gour Gopal from NAFRE and others. After conducted Road show .Mr. Gour Gopal delivered his speech telling about how NAFRE is been struggled for the common school system through out India. Also he told about how daliths discriminated in all sectors. Mr. Prathap delivered his speech telling about Common School system and how the government policies are denied the Dalith community. Mr. Anjaneyulu in his speech he explained about the education system in India it is the government is neglecting implementing of common school system and land distribution. after that Jatha Participated in Press meet at R&B guest house under DISHA organisation .
Later Jatha moved towards Tadoor. Shramika Shakti Vikasa Kendram received the Jatha and took Jatha to lunch. Later on Jatha moved towards Peddakothapally. Mr. Peter Suneel joined in the Jatha
Press meet in Peddakothapally:-
Jatha participated in press meet organised by Shramika Vikasa Kendram. In the press meet Mr. Suneel ,Sister Selvin , Mr. Laxman Rao Conviner Samana Vidya Sadhana Samithi , Yesaiah MPTC ,Mr Prathap , Kola Janardhan, Mr.Ilaiah, and Mr. Gour Gopal .
Procession and closing Public meeting in Kollapur:-
At 3.30PM Samana Vidya Sadhana Samithi Procession started from R&B Guest house to Ambedker statue 1km Procession takes place. In the procession from CRY Bangalore Mr. Prabhakar ,Mr. Neeresh ,and smt. Kalpana, CRY Tamilnadu. Participated and also local party leaders CBO leaders and like-minded people were participated. About 3000 people were in the procession
Closing Public Meeting:-
At Ambedkar statue all people were gathered and garlanding to the Ambedkiar statue by Mr. Yesaiah MPTC, Balamma Mahila Sangam Leader Peddakothapally, Lingamma Chenchu Mahila Sangam Leader,
Mr.Gour Gopal NAFRE and Smt Kalpana NAFRE. After that Jatha moved to Public meeting beside the Ambedkar statue.
Mr. Laxman Rao welcomed all the Participants and Jatha. He Invited speakers Kola Janardhan VOICE, Prathap JANAVANI, Ilaiah TKS, Sister Selvin Mr. Prabhakar CRY AP Team Manager ,Mr. Neeresh CRY Bangalore, Mr.Gour Gopal , Smt. Kalpana ,Mr. Peter Suneel Babu CRY AP team , Manda Jagannatham M.P Lok sabha , Jagadeshwar Rao TDP, D. Venkat narsaiah Akhila Bharatha Yadava Maha sabha State secretary, Eerla Narasimha CPI state council Member, Kolla Venkatesh MRPS, State General Secretary, Mr .Nageshwar raju Vaddera Sangam District Secretary, Gali yadav Akhila Bharatha Yadava Maha sabha , Yesaiah Child rights protection committee district Conviner, Mr .Narasimha Buduga Jagangam Hakkula porata samathi State Vice-president., Balraju BSP Taluqa leader , Smt. Lingamma Chenchu Mahila Sangam leader, Mekala Kannaiah CRPC President Peddakothapally. Kandala Ramakrishna CPI, B.Venkatesh Naiudu Valmiki Yuva Sena.
Mr Laxman Rao:- He explained to the participants about the yatra how it is been surroundings in Telangana from 2nd to 7th February 2008. Mainly he stressed about the Jana Chaitanya Prachara Yatra main focuses. He spooked about Common School System and its impact. Our government neglecting education ,health and lively hood opportunities. So, Samana Vidya Sadhana Samithi organised campaign to achieve equal education, health to all and lively hood in Andhra Pradesh. In Andhra Pradesh Samana Vidya Sadhana Samithi lead Jana Chaitanya Prachara Yatra in three regions of Telangana ,Rayala seema and Kostal Andhra from 2nd to 8th February2008. In the part of Telangana we concluded campaign with this meeting. Samana Vidya Sadhana Samithi main goal is to motivate people to elect good leader who will promise to implement common School System, Health, and Lively hood opportunities to put in their party agendas.
Kolla Venkatesh:- After 60 years of independence still Daliths facing Untouchabilities and Discrimination Daliths are not getting education due to lake of economic position and privatization of education similarly health and employment also not getting .so unless until Daliths can get political power we should not solve the problems. though we should elect our Dalith leader.
Mr. Gour Gopal:- He delivered his speech telling about how NAFRE is been struggled for the common school system through out India. Also he told about how Daliths discriminated in all sectors and how the government policies are denied the Dalith community. In Mahabharatha Ekalavya thumb gave as Gurudakshina to Dhronacharya. That was not Gurudakshina it was denied the same way since ages ago Daliths are not get education. So NAFRE will struggle for common school system in the future with collaboration of AP.
Mr.Prabhakar:- This public meeting is a historical meeting all this people have come to struggle protect Rights and get dignity life. These political parties are not in favor for poor people so we should elect our community leader who will promise for implementation of Common School System and health and livelihood.in that process we should struggle against anti people policies and get political power.
Smt.MahaLakshmi:-
We are living in the forest but govt. is trying to throughout from the forest so what can we do if we come to main village we have resource like wood, Gum. The govt. is spending crores of budget for health and education but 1% of budget is not getting to our chenchu colonies. So education and health is not providing to us we demand government to provide equal education and health felicities and livelihood opportunities.
Organised by : SAMANA VIDYA SADHANA SAMATHI
From 2nd February to 7th February-2008
Inauguration meeting started on 2nd Feb 2008 at Suryapet. Under TDA the meeting has started in the evening approximately by 3’o clock at Rice millers association in suryapet. A.P Telangana CRY partners TDA , JANAVANI , TKS, SVK, 25 People attended in the meeting and above 4 thousand community and students and other CBO groups were attended . Mr. Charles Wesley, Mr. J. Goutham MAHAJANA Party, J. Veeraswamy, Ilaiah TKS, Veeraiah Shramika Shakti Sangatana, Venkatesh Manava Hakkula Vedika, Suramma Mahila Hakkula Sadhana Samathi, and Degela Janardhan Press Club President ,Ch.Ravinder TDA, P. Jeevan TDA were the main speakers. Mr. Degela Janardhan was the anchoring the meeting.
Mr. J.Goutham: - In his speech he focused mainly on how our society is being depressed the Dalith adavasi Muslim Minority since ages ago . Dr.B.R. Ambedkar Provided rights in the constituency Right to food, Right to Education, Right to Lively hood and Right to Health but our Government is been neglected to implement the constituency in providing quality education, Health and Lively hood to the Down traded community. He also focussed on how the Dalith’s depressed since ages ago in all sectors also he spok on privatization of all sectors. Government is encouraging private education in India. There is no basic ammoniates in Schools, Hospitals , government is escaping from the responsibilities.
Mr. Charles Wesley :- He announced about the Jana Chaitanya Prachara Yatra and its root map to the participants .Health Education and Lively hood is being corporatised today none of political parties of governing the country in favor of dalith’s Bahujans. Education is the basic need to develop the skill but our government is not providing quality and equal education to the poor community. So Samana Vidya Sadhana Samathi is conducting this Jana chaitanya yatra against the privatization of education and common school system, health policies, and Unemployment. And other speakers were expressed their speech on education, health, lively hood etc.
Press Meet:- After finished the public meeting organized press meet and tell the media about Jana Chaitanya Prachara Yatra .
Mr. Laxman Rao, and his Team and Mr. Prathap have joined in the Prachara Jathha Team.
On 3rd February 2008 –2nd Day:-
Morning 10.30 at Gandhipark . Mr. Vedasu Venkaiah MLA Suryapet inaugurated Prachara Yatra with Hashing Flag .In his speech he stressed about the education opportunities he thanked to Samana Vidya Sadhana Samathi for Organizing Jana Chaitanya Prachara Yatra for Common School System. After Mr. Laxman Rao Explained about the Jana Chaitanya Yatra and its Root Map to the Participants. Mr. Veera swamy has chair for this rally to lead the rally in the Suryapet. Rally was moving from the main streets in the Suryapet from Gandhipark to new bus stand. After that Prachara Yatra Moved Suryapet to Arvapally.
Road Show In Arvapally:-
In the main street at Arvapally Yatra Organized Road Show. With the social awareness songs cultural team was focussed on health, education and lively hood. In the road show Degala Janardhan Press club President has spoken about the privatization of health, education . He stressed about negligence of government and its ante peoples policies. and other Yatra team were spoken. Later on yatra continue from Arvapally to Thirumalagiri.
Road Show in Thirumalagiri: -
In Main Chowrasta at Thirumalagiri Road show has hold. Cultural team has sing social awareness songs focussed on W.T.O and Privatization . Mr. Prathap and other Yatra Team were spoken focussed on health, education and lively hood. Mr. Prathap delivered his speech telling about common school system its implementation also he opposed government policies, which against ante people ‘s policies etc Yatra moved from Thirumalagiri to Devaruppala .
Road Show and Press Meet in Devaruppala :-
Orugallu Dalith Bahujana Samakya (ODBS) is a local Network has received Yatra and organised public meeting and Press meet. In the meeting Mr. Ch.Ravinder Chair for the Meeting . Mr. Narsaiah , conviner ,ODBS has spoken about the health education . Mr. Ilaiah , Mr. Laxman Rao were spoken. Yatra Moved to Janagam.
Public Meeting and Press Meet in Janagam:-
ODBS Network received the Prachara yatra and garlanding to Ambedkar statue later at the Ambedkar circle organized road show and later participated in public meeting which organized ODBS Network.
Mr. Charles Wesley :- he explained Jana Chaitanya Prachara Yatra and its root map to the participants .Health Education and Lively hood is being corporatized today none of political parties of governing the country in favor of dalith’s Bahujans. Education is the basic need to develop the skill but our government is not providing quality and equal education to the poor community. So Samana Vidya Sadhana Samathi is conducting this Jana chaitanya yatra against the privatization of education and common school system, health policies, and Unemployment
Road show in Raghunath pally
Yatra reached Raghunatha pally and garlanding to Ambedkar statue and conducted road show at Ambedkar statue under ODBS Network. Mr. Prathap delivered his speech telling about common school system its implementation also he opposed government policies, which against ante people ‘s policies etc
Road show and Press meet in Ghanapur
Jana Chaitanya Prachara Yatra reached Ghanapur and garlanding to Ambedkar statue and organized road show at Ambedkar circle under ODBS Network.
Public meeting in Hanmakonda:-
Jana Chaitanya Yatra reached Hanmakonda. Mr. Kola Janardhan received the yatra and garlanding to Ambedkar statue and organized public meeting at ZP hall under VOICE organization. Prof. Kodandaram and Mr. Charles Wesley, Mr. Laxmanarao, Vasireddy Bhasker ,Banagini Yadagiri , Mr.Prathap, Kedari Yadav,Rajamouli ,S.Rajendra prasad , Chintam Dhanjay ,B.Madhu ,P.Satish, Akula Ushasree, Were delivered their speech. Mr. Saine Narender concluded meeting with Vote of Thanks. After finished meeting yatra team night halt at Hanmakonda.
4th February 2008 –3rd day:-
In the morning 11.00AM. Jana chaitanya Prachara Yatra Moved to Hasanparthy.
Road show in Hasanparthy:-
At the Ambedkar statue held road show and garlanding to the Ambedkar statue and yatra team were spoken about the Jana Chaitanya Yatra and Cultural team has sing the social awareness songs. Mr.Prathap explained about the campaign and he delivered speech on privatization and its impact on Dalith communities.
Press meet and Road show in Mulkanoor, Karimnagar District:-
Mr. kola Janardhan has organized press meet and garlanding to Ambedkar statue. Later on conducted road show and local teachers delivered speech on school education system etc. After yatra has moved to Husnabad.
Rally and Road show in Husnabad:-
In main town yatra procession went on after that at Ambedkar circle road show has conducted. Cultural team has sing social awareness songs related to W.T.O impact and privatization of education etc. .Prathap explained about the campaign and he delivered speech on privatization and its impact on Dalith communities.after finished the lunch Jatha moved to Siddipet.
Road show and Press meet in Siddipet:-
Mr. Ilaiah TKS received Jatha and took Jatha to the Ambedkar circle and garlanding to the Ambedkar statue. After that road show organized TDP leader as delivered speech and other participants were spoken about present education system and land unemployment etc. After that press meet organized at press club. Mr. Charles, Mr. Laxman Rao, Mr. Prathap. explained about the campaign and he delivered speech on privatization and its impact on Dalith communities.TDP Leader Mr. Ilaiah, Mr. Kola Janardhan and Jatha teams Participated in the press meet. Jatha went from Siddipet to Gajwel.
5th February 2008 –4th day:-
Public Meeting in Gajwel: -
Mr. Ilaiah conducted Procession and public meeting on behalf of Samana Vidya Sadhana Samithi. At 11.00 Am Jatha went on procession from TKS office to Ambedkar statue, garlanding to Ambedkar statue and went to Public meeting venue near anjaneya swamy temple. In the public meeting speakers were delivered their speech regarding protect rights getting lively hood, providing of common school system and against W.T.O, Privatization and Globalization its effects. Speakers were Raghupathi Rao, TRS State secretary, B.Prathapa reddy TDP, Yellaih ZPTC Prakash, srinivasulu TRS, Mr. Laxman Rao, Mr.Prathap Mr.Janardhan. Bikshapathi and Cultural team have sing songs in the middle of the meeting. After Jatha moved from Gajwel to Thumkunta.
Road show in Thumkunta, Ranga reddy district.:-
Mr. Prathap JANAVANI received the Jatha and organized road show. after that Jatha moved to Shamirpet.
Press meet and Road show in Shamirpet: -
Mr. Prathap organized press meet on behalf of Samana Vidya Sadhana Samathi. After that conducted road show . Mr. Prathap delivered his speech telling about common school system its implementation also he opposed government policies, which against ante people ‘s policies etc. And cultural team sing social awareness songs by Bikshapathi and his group. Later on Jatha went to Balajinagar.
Public meeting in Balajinagar:-
Jatha Participated in the public meeting. Chief guests are , Smt.Shobha reddy Mahila Sangam Leader , Narasimha Goud Village Vice-President and Manjula ,Ramachandram ,Narasimha ward members, Yaka swamy CPM, Dr.Ravi TRS District youth Vice-President and Jatha conviner Laxman Rao, and Jatha team Mr. Janardhan, Mr. Ilaiah. Mr. Prathap has chaired the meeting. Mr. Prathap welcomed the Jatha and he delivered his speech with singing a song. and other cultural activists singing songs. After finished the meeting Jatha went towards Dammaiguda and Ambedkar nagar in procession. Jatha took night halt at Janavani office and TDA office.
6th February 2008 –5th Day
Rally and Public meeting at Musheerabad basti’s – Hyderabad:-
CHATRI received Jatha. Mr. Prabhakar and Neeresh, CRY were Joined in the Jatha. Jatha went on Procession towards New Maruthi Nagar Subhash Chandra Nagar, Rajiv Gandhi Nagar, Sabarmathi Nagar, Kawadi Guda, and Arundathi Nagar. Mr. Srinivas ,lead the Jatha procession and organised public meeting at Indira Park. In the public meeting Mr. Prabhakar , Mr. Jeevan Kumar CHATRI, Mr. Laxman Rao, Mallikarjun, Mr. Balu PDSU, were spoken in the meeting. Telling about Discrimination in giving education, Health, Employment by the government. And delivered about W.T.O privatization IMF and its impact and Dalith’s , Adavasi Communities. Also they spoke for hesitate against ante government policies etc. Jatha got Night halt at TDA office and Chandrayan gutta .
7th February 2008-6th day:-
Jatha started from Hyderabad at 9.30 am towards Amangal. In Amangal Jatha procession went on. later on Jatha moved to Kalwakurthy .
Road show and Press meet in Kalwakurthy:-
Mr. Anjaneyulu DISHA Rural Development Society has received Jatha and took it to Ambedkar Circle near Bus stand garlanding to Dr. Ambedkar statue by Mr. Gour Gopal from NAFRE and others. After conducted Road show .Mr. Gour Gopal delivered his speech telling about how NAFRE is been struggled for the common school system through out India. Also he told about how daliths discriminated in all sectors. Mr. Prathap delivered his speech telling about Common School system and how the government policies are denied the Dalith community. Mr. Anjaneyulu in his speech he explained about the education system in India it is the government is neglecting implementing of common school system and land distribution. after that Jatha Participated in Press meet at R&B guest house under DISHA organisation .
Later Jatha moved towards Tadoor. Shramika Shakti Vikasa Kendram received the Jatha and took Jatha to lunch. Later on Jatha moved towards Peddakothapally. Mr. Peter Suneel joined in the Jatha
Press meet in Peddakothapally:-
Jatha participated in press meet organised by Shramika Vikasa Kendram. In the press meet Mr. Suneel ,Sister Selvin , Mr. Laxman Rao Conviner Samana Vidya Sadhana Samithi , Yesaiah MPTC ,Mr Prathap , Kola Janardhan, Mr.Ilaiah, and Mr. Gour Gopal .
Procession and closing Public meeting in Kollapur:-
At 3.30PM Samana Vidya Sadhana Samithi Procession started from R&B Guest house to Ambedker statue 1km Procession takes place. In the procession from CRY Bangalore Mr. Prabhakar ,Mr. Neeresh ,and smt. Kalpana, CRY Tamilnadu. Participated and also local party leaders CBO leaders and like-minded people were participated. About 3000 people were in the procession
Closing Public Meeting:-
At Ambedkar statue all people were gathered and garlanding to the Ambedkiar statue by Mr. Yesaiah MPTC, Balamma Mahila Sangam Leader Peddakothapally, Lingamma Chenchu Mahila Sangam Leader,
Mr.Gour Gopal NAFRE and Smt Kalpana NAFRE. After that Jatha moved to Public meeting beside the Ambedkar statue.
Mr. Laxman Rao welcomed all the Participants and Jatha. He Invited speakers Kola Janardhan VOICE, Prathap JANAVANI, Ilaiah TKS, Sister Selvin Mr. Prabhakar CRY AP Team Manager ,Mr. Neeresh CRY Bangalore, Mr.Gour Gopal , Smt. Kalpana ,Mr. Peter Suneel Babu CRY AP team , Manda Jagannatham M.P Lok sabha , Jagadeshwar Rao TDP, D. Venkat narsaiah Akhila Bharatha Yadava Maha sabha State secretary, Eerla Narasimha CPI state council Member, Kolla Venkatesh MRPS, State General Secretary, Mr .Nageshwar raju Vaddera Sangam District Secretary, Gali yadav Akhila Bharatha Yadava Maha sabha , Yesaiah Child rights protection committee district Conviner, Mr .Narasimha Buduga Jagangam Hakkula porata samathi State Vice-president., Balraju BSP Taluqa leader , Smt. Lingamma Chenchu Mahila Sangam leader, Mekala Kannaiah CRPC President Peddakothapally. Kandala Ramakrishna CPI, B.Venkatesh Naiudu Valmiki Yuva Sena.
Mr Laxman Rao:- He explained to the participants about the yatra how it is been surroundings in Telangana from 2nd to 7th February 2008. Mainly he stressed about the Jana Chaitanya Prachara Yatra main focuses. He spooked about Common School System and its impact. Our government neglecting education ,health and lively hood opportunities. So, Samana Vidya Sadhana Samithi organised campaign to achieve equal education, health to all and lively hood in Andhra Pradesh. In Andhra Pradesh Samana Vidya Sadhana Samithi lead Jana Chaitanya Prachara Yatra in three regions of Telangana ,Rayala seema and Kostal Andhra from 2nd to 8th February2008. In the part of Telangana we concluded campaign with this meeting. Samana Vidya Sadhana Samithi main goal is to motivate people to elect good leader who will promise to implement common School System, Health, and Lively hood opportunities to put in their party agendas.
Kolla Venkatesh:- After 60 years of independence still Daliths facing Untouchabilities and Discrimination Daliths are not getting education due to lake of economic position and privatization of education similarly health and employment also not getting .so unless until Daliths can get political power we should not solve the problems. though we should elect our Dalith leader.
Mr. Gour Gopal:- He delivered his speech telling about how NAFRE is been struggled for the common school system through out India. Also he told about how Daliths discriminated in all sectors and how the government policies are denied the Dalith community. In Mahabharatha Ekalavya thumb gave as Gurudakshina to Dhronacharya. That was not Gurudakshina it was denied the same way since ages ago Daliths are not get education. So NAFRE will struggle for common school system in the future with collaboration of AP.
Mr.Prabhakar:- This public meeting is a historical meeting all this people have come to struggle protect Rights and get dignity life. These political parties are not in favor for poor people so we should elect our community leader who will promise for implementation of Common School System and health and livelihood.in that process we should struggle against anti people policies and get political power.
Smt.MahaLakshmi:-
We are living in the forest but govt. is trying to throughout from the forest so what can we do if we come to main village we have resource like wood, Gum. The govt. is spending crores of budget for health and education but 1% of budget is not getting to our chenchu colonies. So education and health is not providing to us we demand government to provide equal education and health felicities and livelihood opportunities.
NAFRE JAN HAKK YATRA - Gourihat, Pithoragarh, Utterakhand
Gourihat, Pithoragarh, Utterakhand- 29.02.03- NAFRE JAN HAKK YATRA organised a meeting in market place and focussing over the local issue of the region where youths are participated in the programme and also expressed their own view.JAN HAKK YATRA in Mangoli, Nainital of Utterkhand
Jan Sabha is being organised by the JAN HAKK YATRA in Mangoli, Nainital of Utterkhand state. Leaders of the NAFRE JAN ANDOLAN is addressing the mass and focussing over the issue of Common School System. Mostly women and children are participated in Sabha and they also expressed their views in SabhaJANA CHAITANYA PRACHARA YATRA
4th to 8th February 2008
Organized by: Rayalaseema Praja Dwani and Samaana Vidya Saadana Samithi.
The Janachaitanya Yatra has been organized in Rayalaseema region from 04th to 8th February 2008 with the objective of achieving rights on Education, Health and Employment. It has started on 4th February 2008 at Kurnool and gone through Kurnool, Kadapa, Ananthapur, Chittoor and Nellore Districts and ended at Nellore by public meeting. Finally a mega rally and public meeting was held on 9th February 08 at Kolar District head quarter in Karnataka State by participating of various communities and associations from different states of south India.
Planning for Rayalaseema Region Yatra: The meeting was conducted on 12th January 08 in SPIC meeting hall at Tirupati to make the plan for organizing yatra in the districts of Kurnool, Kadapa, Ananthapur, Chittoor and Nellore by participation of Rayalaseema Praja Dwani members, Like minded NGO’s, Teachers Unions, Students Union, Trade Unions and Civil Society Leaders. It was discussed and planned to start the yatra at Kurnool City and closing at Nellore City by inviting MLC’s or MLA’s, people representatives during starting and closing the yatra and also in remaining places it was decided to make the people representatives to participate in yatra. During yatra it was planned to garland for Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Statues, Press Meets would be organized at district and mandal head quarters, involving those who works on Education, Health and Employment sectors like individuals, sangas, organizations, intellectuals, agitators, the yatra would be taken to people through pamphlets distribution, posters, wall writings and print & electronic media. In this meeting 28 representatives from different organizations have participated from 5 districts of Rayalaseema region including Nellore.
During starting and closing functions the concerned district responsible persons are arranging welcome arrangements when yatra goes from district to district, and inviting the guests. For which the RPD render cooperation in giving suggestions and instructions to make the yathra success..
Budget planning meet: On 26th January 2008 the budget planning meet was held at PRAGATHI office Tirupati under the convener of RPD. The RPD committee members and district responsible persons have involved in making budget planning. It was discussed and decided for inviting VIP’s, Media, arranging yatra vehicle, mobilizing community for starting programme (4th), closing function (8th), Kolar rally & Public Meeting (9th), food arrangements and also who are all participating in yatra from 4th to 8th. February 08.
Rayalaseema Region: Kurnool, Ananthapur, Kadapa, Chittoor and Nellore Districts are taken as Rayalaseema regional level districts and the Janachantanya Prachara Yatra organized under Samaana Vidya Saadana Samithi and Rayalaseema Praja Dwani started at Kurnool city on 4th February 08 and closing at Nellore on 8th February 08.
District wise Janachaitanya prachara yatra:
Kurnool district: On 4th February 2008 the yatra was launched by Mr. Subba Reddy MLC at Kurnool town garlanding to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar statue and flagging. The RPD Convener Mr. K.V. Ramana speaking that in 2006–07, 19 schools was closed in the district showing the cause of below 10 children in each school and also 181 farmers have committed suicide. He also stated about why the children strength is decreasing in the schools? For which the main reason is not filling vacancies of teacher posts, secondly appointing Vidya Volunteers without any training, thirdly lacking with proper buildings, benches, block boards and other infrastructure facilities. Resulted the poor children becomes out of school not knowing how to study and go to school. He also expressed the children who belongs to better off families are shifting to private convent schools. In this connection the yatra started against for privatization of education sector in the name of concept schools which becomes commercial in the state.
Mr. Subba reddy MLC: He appreciated the Samaana Vidya Saadhana Samithi and Rayalaseema Praja Dwani which are organizing yatra to aware the people on government policies against the present education and health system and rights of employment. He told to bring agitations of people together and assured to bring pressure on government in legislative council by collectively/involving all the members of legislative council and also fight against for government decision on privatization of education sector. He also demanded to implement pro Kotari recommendations on CSS for uniform / common education.
Rally: After launching the programme the rally was held from Dr. B.R. Ambedkar statue of collectorate via Amberkar Bhavan for 4 kms with 25 culturists who given slogans by using dappus and demonstrating kalajathas. Mr. Prabhakar, Mr. Savio Charles from Samaana Vidya Saadana Samithi, RPD leaders, NGO representatives, STU leaders, Students Union leaders, Students have been participated actively in the Rally and after that memorandum was submitted to the Kurnool district collector.
Panyam: The yatra reached Panyam town in kurnool district where the VRD organization welcomed the yatra people by nearly 600 people who have come from different villages. The yatra rally took 2.05 kms in the mandal head quarter publicities through mike, giving slogans, using dappus, singing songs and conducted public meeting at 4 cross roads. During when the main leaders of yatra have spoken on existing situation of schools, problems of agriculture labours and health service.
Nandyal: At agriculture market circle in Nandyal town, the kalajatha team performed cultural programme on education, health issues and the leaders of RPD spoke on common school system need and advantages. Where nearly 1000 people have been gathered, the pamphlets was distributed and taken the main aim of the yatra to the people.
Rudravaram: The yatra reached Rudravaram and welcomed by VRD’s activists with nearly 800 people at the entrance of town. In the town the rally took with people and cultural team demonstrated kalajathas through using dappus. After that the RPD leaders and Mr. Prabhakar of SAMAANA VIDYA SAADANA SAMITHI spoke at cross roads of Rudravaram on CSS and peoples role in bringing pressure on government.
Allagadda: The rally was held in Allagadda streets after garlanding to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar statue by giving slogans, using dappus, publicities in mike for nearly 1.5 kms. The meeting took place at cross roads in which the leaders spoke on education, health, employment sectors and suicides of farmers.
Kovelakuntla: In mandal head quarter the local NGO’s, teachers unions, people welcomed to yatra and rally was held in the streets given publicities through mike and slogans on health, education and employment sectors.
Ananthapur: Second day of yatra the local NGO’s and RPD leaders received and welcomed yatra people. Nearly 4 kms a big rally took place in the town started and garlanding to late Babu Jagjeevan Rao and ended at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar statue with public meeting. During the time, the leaders of yatra were expressed that 64 schools in the district have been closed with the cause of 10 children strength and also 165 farmers committed suicide. They also stated that due to the government’s policies and negligence the most backward district is backward in the sectors of education, health and employment.
Bukkaraya Samudram: At Bukkaraya Samudram bus stand the yatra meeting was held by display of dappus, singing songs / slogans and the aim of yatra taken to the people through the speech by the yatra leaders.
Review of yatra: During second day of yatra, the RPD committee and Samaana Vidya Saadana Samithi team have been reviewed the yatra so far taken. It was held on the way under the tree. The Samaana Vidya Saadana Samithi manager Mr. Prabhakar participated in the discussions and given feedback / suggested having flags with decoration, ribbons for the yatra vehicles. He also suggested in yatra meetings or mike publicity in road circles all the leaders of yatra should speak not at one place but each one focus mainly on the district issues particularly new issues. Slogans should be given mainly on education. Demonstrate Kalajathas have to be given one or two times immediately leaders have to start speech, giving slogans taking aim of yatra to the people. Selection of place for meetings and mob gathering should also be taken as important. During the speech giving by the leaders voice should reach people and also identify the meeting venue and centers.
Mr. Savio Charles: He said to focus on local issues also and taking demands of yatra. He suggested better to meet with press people by each individually. Display mainly flags and banners during the yatra period. Each should give slogans related to yatra objectives he added.
Mr. K.V. Ramana, RPD Convener: He asked the team by the experience of 2 days changes would be taken for taking yatra ahead/further.
Kadapa district:
Yerraguntal: The RIPE welcomed yatra team at yerraguntla in kadapa district. The meeting was organized at cross roads circle in erraguntla by Mr. Ayyalaiah of RIPE involving CPI, CPM, SFI, AISF, Local NGO’s, KVPS, CITU leaders. Mr. K.V. Ramana RPD convener spoke about the existing situation of schools and government social welfare hostels in the district is horrible with lack of minimum needs. RPD co convener Mrs. Lalithamma expressed though kadapa is Chief Minister’s native district no development has been done in education, health and employment sectors. People are not getting employment opportunities as well as schools are lacking with minimum facilities.
Mydukur: At Mydukur bus stand given speech through mike on aim and objective of yatra. Distributed pamphlets and the leaders spoke on mainly the existing problems in government social welfare hostel at Mydukur.
Porumamilla: In third day the yatra team reached and distributed pamphlets in jathara at mandal head quarter. The leaders spoke on minority issues.
In the next day morning the rally was held and focused on dalith issues in their speech. Where the dalith community is more in the mandal are not developed even not given any priority in NREGS scheme and not providing employment complaint by the public to the yatra team. The RPD assured to support them who are un-availed justice are asked to fight against with the government for justice.
Kadapa: The rally was held in district head quarter for nearly 4 kms in cross road and publicity given through mike and later on conducted meeting at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Satue. During the meeting the RPD leaders told that in kadapa district 45 Govt. School have been closed by showing the cause of below 10 students in the school and also few more schools are going to be closed which are less than 20 students they said. Related to farmers condition in the district their condition is not justified / horrible. Since 2004, 65 farmers have committed suicide as they were unable to loan preserve either from money lenders or commercial banks. In this regard thorough yatra aware the people on their issues by pressure the govt. aiming at prepare them to questioning the government.
Ramapuram Rayachoti: In Ramapuram village and Rayachoti mandal head quarters the leaders spoke through mike on the issues. The leaders called the public for implementation of CSS by questioning the government and strengthening of government schools.
Peddamandyam, Chinnamandyam: In both mandals local NGOs, Student Unions received yatra team by welcoming and organized rally & meeting. The people brought to yatra team that due to the closing of governments schools in remote villages. The children are out of school.
Chittoor District:
Thamballapalli: After yatra team reached mandal head quarter welcomed by students, Student unions, Telugu youth, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar youth sangas under the able leadership of PORD organization. The mega rally took for 3 kms in the town by using dappus, performing kalajathas. RPD convener Mr. K.V. Ramana speaking that the mandal is backward in all fields due to the sever drought, migration, poverty and factions. No proper roles, existing drinking water problem and no proper employment opportunities for the people in the mandal he added. He called the gathering to get ready for questioning the government on the existing issues in the mandal. In which Mr. Savio Charles of Samaana Vidya Saadana Samithi, PORD Director Mrs. Lalithamma, RPD members, Local youth leaders, Students, PORD village level sangas have participated.
Angallu: At angallu town the leaders spoke through mike. Pamphlets distributed at center where public gathering is more and mainly focused on CSS taking to the people.
Madanapalli: The yatra reached Madanapalli where DBSU, FORD sangas, Ambetkar statue, AITUC, CPI, and CPM received and welcomed the team. The meeting held at madanapalli bus stand circle the leaders expressed that in the western part of chittoor district particularly in madanapalli division. Drought prevails / occurs continuously causing the families migrating to the cities like Delhi, Puna, Calcutta, and Bombay for searching for employment.
Punganur: Held yatra meeting at mandal head quarter where RPD leaders were speaking the punganur is famous for tamarind business in south India. Where the labours are not getting proper wages and demanded to pay equal wages to agriculture labours as well as women workers.
Pedda panjani: At mandal head quarter leaders of RPD expressed from yatra vehicle. They said that still some of the mandal villages are not access to education, health and employment facilities / opportunities. For medical treatment the villagers use to go from 20 to 45 kms and also the schools condition and its buildings is horrible.
Palamaneru: When yatra reach palamaneru great welcome given by MASS sangas, STU Union leaders, Chittoor Agricultural labour union nearly 1800 people have been participated. The rally took for nearly 5 kms by participating big mass and performing kalajatha. The leaders of RPD called the gathering to fight against privatization of education which becomes a business and participate in this movement. They also spoke on midday meals programme which is not implementing properly and still prevailing discrimination. They asked the public to come forward in the movement for the implementation of CSS. In this programme Mrs. Sunanda of MASS, Mr. Ganta Mohan STU district president, STU leaders, Mr. Mosus, Mr. Narayana, Mr. Subramanyam, Agricultural labour union leaders of Chittoor dist, RPD leaders and SCV leaders participated.
Bangarupalem: At bus stand circle where the people gathering leaders of RPD spoke from yatra vehicle. They asked the gathering need to develop education, health and employment sectors with the participation of community by pressure the government. They demanded government to solve the existing problems / gaps in previous year Bangarupalem.
Chittoor: The rally held at district head quarter took for 4 kms and the leaders expressed at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar statue where held public meeting. They mainly demanded on Employment Guarantee Scheme for proper implementation without giving any scope for corruption and giving contract. The poor people are not benefit out of it. So that government has to respond and do the justice they added. Many government social welfare hostels are running in the rented building in the district which are lacking with drinking water facilities, toilets, inadequate buildings. They demanded the government to respond immediately on the issue. The government schools are lacking with inadequate buildings in rural areas and unequal of children at teachers ratio. If the CSS implements, all the children access to education they said.
Puthalapattu: At mandal head quarters the leaders spoke from the yatra vehicle and they mainly focused on dalith issues. Since the majority of committee of daliths in the mandals who are depressed in socially, politically and economically. In this regard they called daliths to come and struggle for the rights.
Pakala: The RPD leaders given speech that due to the government schools closed in the villages showing the cause of less than 10 children in the school resulted the children becomes child labours and also the girl children looking their younger siblings at home. Pakala is the center for Mango Marketing where more mango gardens are existing. The yanadis goes for watching mango gardens on less wages and taking the children along with them for 3 to 4 months. During the time the children are out of school and loosing opportunity to go to school. They also expressed that there is a need of CSS implementation through which the poor children will access to education.
Chandragiri: The rally was welcomed by the SSS & Dalit organization, Local leaders held at Chandragiri town for nearly 4 kms by participating SCV Sangas, AP Dalith movement, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar sangas with kolatam and dappus using and holding RPD flags. At bus stand circle the leaders expressed that the government attitude is not agreeable with regard to education and health sectors. Though the MLA of chandragiri is a present minister for health is not taking any interest on development of education and health sectors. Under Arogya Sree Scheme the eligible poor people are not selected and the upper class community is availing and benefit from the scheme. It clearly shows that the scheme is not meant for the poor but it is for upper class community - they added.
Tirupati: The yatra reach Tirupati and rally started from SV University under the SSS Sangas, Dalith organizations, SCV sangas and PRAGATHI sangas and on the way after garlanding to Jyothi Rao Poole, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar statues, the leaders spoke from mike that no opportunities is providing to all in government schools, TTD schools and TTD training centers. No standard is maintaining in those institutions shortage of teachers is the major problem in the schools. They also express totally 160 government schools are closed in the district showing the cause of below 10 children. Resulted many children are out of school and leads to become child labours. Chittoor districts where many schools are closed comparatively other districts in AP. The government is to plan to close 6500 schools in the state by showing the cause less than 20 children in the school. If it implement by the government, more effect to Chittoor district and poor loosing education opportunity they said.
With regard to farmers since 2004 to till today 78 farmers were committed suicide due to the loss in agriculture and loan burden. Due to the government policies against to the public farmers, agriculture labours, daliths and tribes are thrown out to economic crisis.
Renigunta: At mandal head quarters the SCV mandal committees, SCV sangas, CPI, AITU sangas received and welcomed the yatra team and held meeting at Bus stand circle. The leaders of yatra told the poor are not access for land, house sites in the mandal due to the negligence of government. Thousands of acres occupied by the big people and in the hands of government resulted the poor not able to get even house sites they added.
Yerpedu: The SCV mandal committee, SCV sangas, students, CPM, CITU, SFI, leaders have received and welcomed yatra team. The yatra leaders told at bus stand circle that the lands of daliths given by the government is in the court. Many yanadi colonies are not access to education facilities causing the children becomes child labours. The leaders called the public to involve / participate in the movement on education and health issues.
Sri Kalahasti: AP yanadi sangam, Students, Girijana Ikya vedika received the yatra team with welcome and at the meeting held at kalahasti high school ground. Where the students and teachers have pledged to participate in the programme / movement till the government implements CSS. They told unless and until CSS implements the tribes are not access to education.
B.N. Kandriga, Varadaiah palem: Under RDP and RDP sangas welcomed the yatra team and the rally took for nearly 3 kms. During when the leaders expressed that due to the SEZ existence in B.N. Kandriga, Varadaiah palem and satyavedu mandals many families are loosing lands and become landless and facing unemployment problem they added.
Nellore District:
Tada: Under Simhapuri Praja Dwani received the yatra team at Tada mandal head quarter. During when mainly discussed about schools issue in the mandal. The fishermen brought to yatra team about the schools facilities / condition in the mandal mainly fishermen children are becoming child labours as there is no school facilities in their villages and the schools are existing far off from the villages. They demanded the government to establish schools in fishermen villages.
Sullurupet: A mega rally was held at mandal head quarter with a big mass and the leaders expressed that in sullurupet constituency education, health and employment sectors are not access to the people. In Primary Health Center the doctors and staff are not available and shortage of staff is also a problem to the PHC level. They demanded to fulfill the gaps in PHC and provide the health facilities to all.
D.V. Satram, Ojili, Chilakuru: The rally took and meeting held at D.V. Satram where the leaders spoke about schools, Anganawadi centers are not existing in Yanadi centers. Due this reason still the yanadies are not aware on health resulted suffering from diseases, happening lactating mothers and children death. They demanded to increase the staff in the hospitals, establish anganawadi centers and improve the mother and child health, providing nutrition food.
Naidupet: Under the able leadership of CDP the rally was organized and the leaders expressed on government negligence in education and health sectors. Causing the poor and backward community is not access to avail health and education facilities and use to go for private hospitals. Sometimes, due to the unavailability of health facilities happening death incidents in yanadi centers. In this connection they called for support of public to achieve the issues.
Gudur: The RRDS received and welcomed the yatra team and held rally meetings at bus stand circle. The leaders spoke that the poor people are loosing lands because of special economic zones existence. Resulted the labours not getting employment and migrating to other places. The NGO’s, Teacher unions, Mr. Jogi Masthanaiah Ex-MLA, Lokasatha party, BSP party, IITUC, Student unions given their solidarity by participating in this movement.
Yatra closing meeting at Nellore: On the last day of yatra a mega rally was held in Nellore town for nearly 4 kms on the occasion of closing yatra and conducted meeting. In which RPD committee leaders (5 districts), Simhapuri Praja Dwani, Locan NGO’s, Student unions, CPI, CPM, JVU, Yanadi Sangas, Local Praja Sangas, CDP Sangas have participated and submitted memorandum to the joint collector for implementation of CSS and preventing corporate / concept school system.
In the meeting the leaders have spoke till today in the country more than 50% of children are out of school. Even 10% of schools going children are studied up to college level education due to the poverty and social depression. To overcome the issue, the people, democratic followers, organizations have tried and taken initiation. But at present due to the government policies against to the public opinion education becomes commercial and the poor children are not access to the higher education.
In this regard the government has closed 53 schools in Nellore district showing the cause of below 10 children in the school and in Rayalaseema Districts (including Nellore) totally 342 schools have been closed so far. The government has planned to close 1200 schools in the Rayalaseema Region with the reason of less than 20 children. In this regard through yatra the Samaana Vidya Saadana Samithi and Rayalaseema Praja Dwani aware the people on the issue of CSS implementation. Thus the yatra successfully completed with the cooperation and coordination of Media (Print & Electronic), local NGO’s, peoples organizations, Student unions, Teacher unions and Public.
Organized by: Rayalaseema Praja Dwani and Samaana Vidya Saadana Samithi.
The Janachaitanya Yatra has been organized in Rayalaseema region from 04th to 8th February 2008 with the objective of achieving rights on Education, Health and Employment. It has started on 4th February 2008 at Kurnool and gone through Kurnool, Kadapa, Ananthapur, Chittoor and Nellore Districts and ended at Nellore by public meeting. Finally a mega rally and public meeting was held on 9th February 08 at Kolar District head quarter in Karnataka State by participating of various communities and associations from different states of south India.
Planning for Rayalaseema Region Yatra: The meeting was conducted on 12th January 08 in SPIC meeting hall at Tirupati to make the plan for organizing yatra in the districts of Kurnool, Kadapa, Ananthapur, Chittoor and Nellore by participation of Rayalaseema Praja Dwani members, Like minded NGO’s, Teachers Unions, Students Union, Trade Unions and Civil Society Leaders. It was discussed and planned to start the yatra at Kurnool City and closing at Nellore City by inviting MLC’s or MLA’s, people representatives during starting and closing the yatra and also in remaining places it was decided to make the people representatives to participate in yatra. During yatra it was planned to garland for Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Statues, Press Meets would be organized at district and mandal head quarters, involving those who works on Education, Health and Employment sectors like individuals, sangas, organizations, intellectuals, agitators, the yatra would be taken to people through pamphlets distribution, posters, wall writings and print & electronic media. In this meeting 28 representatives from different organizations have participated from 5 districts of Rayalaseema region including Nellore.
During starting and closing functions the concerned district responsible persons are arranging welcome arrangements when yatra goes from district to district, and inviting the guests. For which the RPD render cooperation in giving suggestions and instructions to make the yathra success..
Budget planning meet: On 26th January 2008 the budget planning meet was held at PRAGATHI office Tirupati under the convener of RPD. The RPD committee members and district responsible persons have involved in making budget planning. It was discussed and decided for inviting VIP’s, Media, arranging yatra vehicle, mobilizing community for starting programme (4th), closing function (8th), Kolar rally & Public Meeting (9th), food arrangements and also who are all participating in yatra from 4th to 8th. February 08.
Rayalaseema Region: Kurnool, Ananthapur, Kadapa, Chittoor and Nellore Districts are taken as Rayalaseema regional level districts and the Janachantanya Prachara Yatra organized under Samaana Vidya Saadana Samithi and Rayalaseema Praja Dwani started at Kurnool city on 4th February 08 and closing at Nellore on 8th February 08.
District wise Janachaitanya prachara yatra:
Kurnool district: On 4th February 2008 the yatra was launched by Mr. Subba Reddy MLC at Kurnool town garlanding to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar statue and flagging. The RPD Convener Mr. K.V. Ramana speaking that in 2006–07, 19 schools was closed in the district showing the cause of below 10 children in each school and also 181 farmers have committed suicide. He also stated about why the children strength is decreasing in the schools? For which the main reason is not filling vacancies of teacher posts, secondly appointing Vidya Volunteers without any training, thirdly lacking with proper buildings, benches, block boards and other infrastructure facilities. Resulted the poor children becomes out of school not knowing how to study and go to school. He also expressed the children who belongs to better off families are shifting to private convent schools. In this connection the yatra started against for privatization of education sector in the name of concept schools which becomes commercial in the state.
Mr. Subba reddy MLC: He appreciated the Samaana Vidya Saadhana Samithi and Rayalaseema Praja Dwani which are organizing yatra to aware the people on government policies against the present education and health system and rights of employment. He told to bring agitations of people together and assured to bring pressure on government in legislative council by collectively/involving all the members of legislative council and also fight against for government decision on privatization of education sector. He also demanded to implement pro Kotari recommendations on CSS for uniform / common education.
Rally: After launching the programme the rally was held from Dr. B.R. Ambedkar statue of collectorate via Amberkar Bhavan for 4 kms with 25 culturists who given slogans by using dappus and demonstrating kalajathas. Mr. Prabhakar, Mr. Savio Charles from Samaana Vidya Saadana Samithi, RPD leaders, NGO representatives, STU leaders, Students Union leaders, Students have been participated actively in the Rally and after that memorandum was submitted to the Kurnool district collector.
Panyam: The yatra reached Panyam town in kurnool district where the VRD organization welcomed the yatra people by nearly 600 people who have come from different villages. The yatra rally took 2.05 kms in the mandal head quarter publicities through mike, giving slogans, using dappus, singing songs and conducted public meeting at 4 cross roads. During when the main leaders of yatra have spoken on existing situation of schools, problems of agriculture labours and health service.
Nandyal: At agriculture market circle in Nandyal town, the kalajatha team performed cultural programme on education, health issues and the leaders of RPD spoke on common school system need and advantages. Where nearly 1000 people have been gathered, the pamphlets was distributed and taken the main aim of the yatra to the people.
Rudravaram: The yatra reached Rudravaram and welcomed by VRD’s activists with nearly 800 people at the entrance of town. In the town the rally took with people and cultural team demonstrated kalajathas through using dappus. After that the RPD leaders and Mr. Prabhakar of SAMAANA VIDYA SAADANA SAMITHI spoke at cross roads of Rudravaram on CSS and peoples role in bringing pressure on government.
Allagadda: The rally was held in Allagadda streets after garlanding to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar statue by giving slogans, using dappus, publicities in mike for nearly 1.5 kms. The meeting took place at cross roads in which the leaders spoke on education, health, employment sectors and suicides of farmers.
Kovelakuntla: In mandal head quarter the local NGO’s, teachers unions, people welcomed to yatra and rally was held in the streets given publicities through mike and slogans on health, education and employment sectors.
Ananthapur: Second day of yatra the local NGO’s and RPD leaders received and welcomed yatra people. Nearly 4 kms a big rally took place in the town started and garlanding to late Babu Jagjeevan Rao and ended at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar statue with public meeting. During the time, the leaders of yatra were expressed that 64 schools in the district have been closed with the cause of 10 children strength and also 165 farmers committed suicide. They also stated that due to the government’s policies and negligence the most backward district is backward in the sectors of education, health and employment.
Bukkaraya Samudram: At Bukkaraya Samudram bus stand the yatra meeting was held by display of dappus, singing songs / slogans and the aim of yatra taken to the people through the speech by the yatra leaders.
Review of yatra: During second day of yatra, the RPD committee and Samaana Vidya Saadana Samithi team have been reviewed the yatra so far taken. It was held on the way under the tree. The Samaana Vidya Saadana Samithi manager Mr. Prabhakar participated in the discussions and given feedback / suggested having flags with decoration, ribbons for the yatra vehicles. He also suggested in yatra meetings or mike publicity in road circles all the leaders of yatra should speak not at one place but each one focus mainly on the district issues particularly new issues. Slogans should be given mainly on education. Demonstrate Kalajathas have to be given one or two times immediately leaders have to start speech, giving slogans taking aim of yatra to the people. Selection of place for meetings and mob gathering should also be taken as important. During the speech giving by the leaders voice should reach people and also identify the meeting venue and centers.
Mr. Savio Charles: He said to focus on local issues also and taking demands of yatra. He suggested better to meet with press people by each individually. Display mainly flags and banners during the yatra period. Each should give slogans related to yatra objectives he added.
Mr. K.V. Ramana, RPD Convener: He asked the team by the experience of 2 days changes would be taken for taking yatra ahead/further.
Kadapa district:
Yerraguntal: The RIPE welcomed yatra team at yerraguntla in kadapa district. The meeting was organized at cross roads circle in erraguntla by Mr. Ayyalaiah of RIPE involving CPI, CPM, SFI, AISF, Local NGO’s, KVPS, CITU leaders. Mr. K.V. Ramana RPD convener spoke about the existing situation of schools and government social welfare hostels in the district is horrible with lack of minimum needs. RPD co convener Mrs. Lalithamma expressed though kadapa is Chief Minister’s native district no development has been done in education, health and employment sectors. People are not getting employment opportunities as well as schools are lacking with minimum facilities.
Mydukur: At Mydukur bus stand given speech through mike on aim and objective of yatra. Distributed pamphlets and the leaders spoke on mainly the existing problems in government social welfare hostel at Mydukur.
Porumamilla: In third day the yatra team reached and distributed pamphlets in jathara at mandal head quarter. The leaders spoke on minority issues.
In the next day morning the rally was held and focused on dalith issues in their speech. Where the dalith community is more in the mandal are not developed even not given any priority in NREGS scheme and not providing employment complaint by the public to the yatra team. The RPD assured to support them who are un-availed justice are asked to fight against with the government for justice.
Kadapa: The rally was held in district head quarter for nearly 4 kms in cross road and publicity given through mike and later on conducted meeting at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Satue. During the meeting the RPD leaders told that in kadapa district 45 Govt. School have been closed by showing the cause of below 10 students in the school and also few more schools are going to be closed which are less than 20 students they said. Related to farmers condition in the district their condition is not justified / horrible. Since 2004, 65 farmers have committed suicide as they were unable to loan preserve either from money lenders or commercial banks. In this regard thorough yatra aware the people on their issues by pressure the govt. aiming at prepare them to questioning the government.
Ramapuram Rayachoti: In Ramapuram village and Rayachoti mandal head quarters the leaders spoke through mike on the issues. The leaders called the public for implementation of CSS by questioning the government and strengthening of government schools.
Peddamandyam, Chinnamandyam: In both mandals local NGOs, Student Unions received yatra team by welcoming and organized rally & meeting. The people brought to yatra team that due to the closing of governments schools in remote villages. The children are out of school.
Chittoor District:
Thamballapalli: After yatra team reached mandal head quarter welcomed by students, Student unions, Telugu youth, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar youth sangas under the able leadership of PORD organization. The mega rally took for 3 kms in the town by using dappus, performing kalajathas. RPD convener Mr. K.V. Ramana speaking that the mandal is backward in all fields due to the sever drought, migration, poverty and factions. No proper roles, existing drinking water problem and no proper employment opportunities for the people in the mandal he added. He called the gathering to get ready for questioning the government on the existing issues in the mandal. In which Mr. Savio Charles of Samaana Vidya Saadana Samithi, PORD Director Mrs. Lalithamma, RPD members, Local youth leaders, Students, PORD village level sangas have participated.
Angallu: At angallu town the leaders spoke through mike. Pamphlets distributed at center where public gathering is more and mainly focused on CSS taking to the people.
Madanapalli: The yatra reached Madanapalli where DBSU, FORD sangas, Ambetkar statue, AITUC, CPI, and CPM received and welcomed the team. The meeting held at madanapalli bus stand circle the leaders expressed that in the western part of chittoor district particularly in madanapalli division. Drought prevails / occurs continuously causing the families migrating to the cities like Delhi, Puna, Calcutta, and Bombay for searching for employment.
Punganur: Held yatra meeting at mandal head quarter where RPD leaders were speaking the punganur is famous for tamarind business in south India. Where the labours are not getting proper wages and demanded to pay equal wages to agriculture labours as well as women workers.
Pedda panjani: At mandal head quarter leaders of RPD expressed from yatra vehicle. They said that still some of the mandal villages are not access to education, health and employment facilities / opportunities. For medical treatment the villagers use to go from 20 to 45 kms and also the schools condition and its buildings is horrible.
Palamaneru: When yatra reach palamaneru great welcome given by MASS sangas, STU Union leaders, Chittoor Agricultural labour union nearly 1800 people have been participated. The rally took for nearly 5 kms by participating big mass and performing kalajatha. The leaders of RPD called the gathering to fight against privatization of education which becomes a business and participate in this movement. They also spoke on midday meals programme which is not implementing properly and still prevailing discrimination. They asked the public to come forward in the movement for the implementation of CSS. In this programme Mrs. Sunanda of MASS, Mr. Ganta Mohan STU district president, STU leaders, Mr. Mosus, Mr. Narayana, Mr. Subramanyam, Agricultural labour union leaders of Chittoor dist, RPD leaders and SCV leaders participated.
Bangarupalem: At bus stand circle where the people gathering leaders of RPD spoke from yatra vehicle. They asked the gathering need to develop education, health and employment sectors with the participation of community by pressure the government. They demanded government to solve the existing problems / gaps in previous year Bangarupalem.
Chittoor: The rally held at district head quarter took for 4 kms and the leaders expressed at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar statue where held public meeting. They mainly demanded on Employment Guarantee Scheme for proper implementation without giving any scope for corruption and giving contract. The poor people are not benefit out of it. So that government has to respond and do the justice they added. Many government social welfare hostels are running in the rented building in the district which are lacking with drinking water facilities, toilets, inadequate buildings. They demanded the government to respond immediately on the issue. The government schools are lacking with inadequate buildings in rural areas and unequal of children at teachers ratio. If the CSS implements, all the children access to education they said.
Puthalapattu: At mandal head quarters the leaders spoke from the yatra vehicle and they mainly focused on dalith issues. Since the majority of committee of daliths in the mandals who are depressed in socially, politically and economically. In this regard they called daliths to come and struggle for the rights.
Pakala: The RPD leaders given speech that due to the government schools closed in the villages showing the cause of less than 10 children in the school resulted the children becomes child labours and also the girl children looking their younger siblings at home. Pakala is the center for Mango Marketing where more mango gardens are existing. The yanadis goes for watching mango gardens on less wages and taking the children along with them for 3 to 4 months. During the time the children are out of school and loosing opportunity to go to school. They also expressed that there is a need of CSS implementation through which the poor children will access to education.
Chandragiri: The rally was welcomed by the SSS & Dalit organization, Local leaders held at Chandragiri town for nearly 4 kms by participating SCV Sangas, AP Dalith movement, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar sangas with kolatam and dappus using and holding RPD flags. At bus stand circle the leaders expressed that the government attitude is not agreeable with regard to education and health sectors. Though the MLA of chandragiri is a present minister for health is not taking any interest on development of education and health sectors. Under Arogya Sree Scheme the eligible poor people are not selected and the upper class community is availing and benefit from the scheme. It clearly shows that the scheme is not meant for the poor but it is for upper class community - they added.
Tirupati: The yatra reach Tirupati and rally started from SV University under the SSS Sangas, Dalith organizations, SCV sangas and PRAGATHI sangas and on the way after garlanding to Jyothi Rao Poole, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar statues, the leaders spoke from mike that no opportunities is providing to all in government schools, TTD schools and TTD training centers. No standard is maintaining in those institutions shortage of teachers is the major problem in the schools. They also express totally 160 government schools are closed in the district showing the cause of below 10 children. Resulted many children are out of school and leads to become child labours. Chittoor districts where many schools are closed comparatively other districts in AP. The government is to plan to close 6500 schools in the state by showing the cause less than 20 children in the school. If it implement by the government, more effect to Chittoor district and poor loosing education opportunity they said.
With regard to farmers since 2004 to till today 78 farmers were committed suicide due to the loss in agriculture and loan burden. Due to the government policies against to the public farmers, agriculture labours, daliths and tribes are thrown out to economic crisis.
Renigunta: At mandal head quarters the SCV mandal committees, SCV sangas, CPI, AITU sangas received and welcomed the yatra team and held meeting at Bus stand circle. The leaders of yatra told the poor are not access for land, house sites in the mandal due to the negligence of government. Thousands of acres occupied by the big people and in the hands of government resulted the poor not able to get even house sites they added.
Yerpedu: The SCV mandal committee, SCV sangas, students, CPM, CITU, SFI, leaders have received and welcomed yatra team. The yatra leaders told at bus stand circle that the lands of daliths given by the government is in the court. Many yanadi colonies are not access to education facilities causing the children becomes child labours. The leaders called the public to involve / participate in the movement on education and health issues.
Sri Kalahasti: AP yanadi sangam, Students, Girijana Ikya vedika received the yatra team with welcome and at the meeting held at kalahasti high school ground. Where the students and teachers have pledged to participate in the programme / movement till the government implements CSS. They told unless and until CSS implements the tribes are not access to education.
B.N. Kandriga, Varadaiah palem: Under RDP and RDP sangas welcomed the yatra team and the rally took for nearly 3 kms. During when the leaders expressed that due to the SEZ existence in B.N. Kandriga, Varadaiah palem and satyavedu mandals many families are loosing lands and become landless and facing unemployment problem they added.
Nellore District:
Tada: Under Simhapuri Praja Dwani received the yatra team at Tada mandal head quarter. During when mainly discussed about schools issue in the mandal. The fishermen brought to yatra team about the schools facilities / condition in the mandal mainly fishermen children are becoming child labours as there is no school facilities in their villages and the schools are existing far off from the villages. They demanded the government to establish schools in fishermen villages.
Sullurupet: A mega rally was held at mandal head quarter with a big mass and the leaders expressed that in sullurupet constituency education, health and employment sectors are not access to the people. In Primary Health Center the doctors and staff are not available and shortage of staff is also a problem to the PHC level. They demanded to fulfill the gaps in PHC and provide the health facilities to all.
D.V. Satram, Ojili, Chilakuru: The rally took and meeting held at D.V. Satram where the leaders spoke about schools, Anganawadi centers are not existing in Yanadi centers. Due this reason still the yanadies are not aware on health resulted suffering from diseases, happening lactating mothers and children death. They demanded to increase the staff in the hospitals, establish anganawadi centers and improve the mother and child health, providing nutrition food.
Naidupet: Under the able leadership of CDP the rally was organized and the leaders expressed on government negligence in education and health sectors. Causing the poor and backward community is not access to avail health and education facilities and use to go for private hospitals. Sometimes, due to the unavailability of health facilities happening death incidents in yanadi centers. In this connection they called for support of public to achieve the issues.
Gudur: The RRDS received and welcomed the yatra team and held rally meetings at bus stand circle. The leaders spoke that the poor people are loosing lands because of special economic zones existence. Resulted the labours not getting employment and migrating to other places. The NGO’s, Teacher unions, Mr. Jogi Masthanaiah Ex-MLA, Lokasatha party, BSP party, IITUC, Student unions given their solidarity by participating in this movement.
Yatra closing meeting at Nellore: On the last day of yatra a mega rally was held in Nellore town for nearly 4 kms on the occasion of closing yatra and conducted meeting. In which RPD committee leaders (5 districts), Simhapuri Praja Dwani, Locan NGO’s, Student unions, CPI, CPM, JVU, Yanadi Sangas, Local Praja Sangas, CDP Sangas have participated and submitted memorandum to the joint collector for implementation of CSS and preventing corporate / concept school system.
In the meeting the leaders have spoke till today in the country more than 50% of children are out of school. Even 10% of schools going children are studied up to college level education due to the poverty and social depression. To overcome the issue, the people, democratic followers, organizations have tried and taken initiation. But at present due to the government policies against to the public opinion education becomes commercial and the poor children are not access to the higher education.
In this regard the government has closed 53 schools in Nellore district showing the cause of below 10 children in the school and in Rayalaseema Districts (including Nellore) totally 342 schools have been closed so far. The government has planned to close 1200 schools in the Rayalaseema Region with the reason of less than 20 children. In this regard through yatra the Samaana Vidya Saadana Samithi and Rayalaseema Praja Dwani aware the people on the issue of CSS implementation. Thus the yatra successfully completed with the cooperation and coordination of Media (Print & Electronic), local NGO’s, peoples organizations, Student unions, Teacher unions and Public.
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Saturday, March 1, 2008
YATRA started in Orissa with the tribal tradition and rituals
JAN HAKK YATRA started from Koraput districts of Orissa. It has started with the traditional rituals of the tribal people from Kolab Displacement area, where tribal people used to worship the village stone. After the traditional ritual yatra started and mass was addressed bt the representatives of NAFRE JAN ANDOLAN and VCRO, Orissa.JAN HAKK YATRA reaches Bhawanipatna, Kalahandi District of Orissa
01.03.08The Jan Hakk Yatra reached Bhawanipatna on 1st of March from Koraput. A meeting was convened at Sagada covering all the villages of Sagada GP of Bhawanipatna. The population of this GP is affected by the decision taken by the Govt to declare the Karlapat forest area as Sanctuary. This decision is now affecting the livelihood of the poor villagers. A youth team started the programme by singing revolutionary songs. Mr Saroj of JKS introduced the jatra team and invitees to the villagers. Mr Khageswar Manhira brifed the participants on the objectives of the Jan Hakk Yatra and how the jatra visited other states. Mr Sidharth of Niyamagiri Surakhya Samiti applauded the initiative taken by Nafre. He said the call of the day is to unite all the people struggles and develop a sense of fraternity among them. So that they can help each other. Then Mr Bharat Bhusan Thakur put the local focal issues before the villagers. He said once the area is declared sanctuary then it will be very difficult for the forest dwellers to survive as no livelihood option will be left out. The law will restrict them from collecting NTFPs and fire wood from the forests. He further said from years animals and humans are living together in forest without damaging the ecology. But the govt is only thinking of the animals living in the forest not of the villagers. Mr Birendra and Mr Manish of Bihar Lok Adhikar Manch shared their movements continuing in Bihar. Mr Jerom of CREJ Jan Mukti Andolan, Jharkhand shared about the Netrahat movement of Jharkhand and appealed the villagers to join hand with Nafre Jan Andolan to build a larger movement in the nation. Mr Sushanto Chakraborty of VCRO said the noble initiative taken by Nafre should not be let wasted. He said how the imperialistic and fascist forces in the guise of big industrialists and a part of the governance system playing with the fate of the poor people. So being united we should make them clear that “NA JAMIN DENGE NA DENGE JAN” . This is only possible we feel the issue and spread awareness among the people those who are affected and going to be affected.
The Local people shared their problem and assured the Yatra team of all kind of support. Then the cultural team performed on issues that are affecting the poor tribals. They performed on the issue of forest, sanctuary, CSS and globalization which was immensely appreciated by the villagers.
The Yatra team returned to the base camp for night stay.
02.03.08
The next morning the yatra team marched towards another sensitive area for its next destination. It is Lanjigarh of Kalahandi district where Vedanta company is establishing an aluminum factory by displacing thousands of villagers. When the yatra team reached the area it was quite tense. The people of the rehabilitation colony were staging agitation before the company and had blocked the roads. They were protesting against the heavy electricity bills slapped on them by the company. The company earlier promised to pay the electricity bills but when the villagers left their land and stay in the rehabilitation colony the company played tricks by slapping the electricity bills. Many platoons of police fore were deployed in the area. The police stopped the yatra vehicle and queried about the purpose of the visit. They let the vehicle go to the meetings place. The local People organization Niyamagiri Suraksha Samiti arranged the meeting and welcomed the Nafre Jan Hakk Yatra. Local villagers actively participated in the meeting. Mr Khageswar briefed the objective of the Jatra. Mr B.B. Thakur NEC member of Nafre and Mr Siddharth put some light on the current situation of the country and how the system has become a part of the capitalists. Mr Thaur also commended the effort taken by Niyamagri Suraksha Samiti and promised all kind of support from Nafre Jan Andolan and VCRO. Mr. Manish, Mr. Birendra of Bihar Lok Adhikar manch & Mr. Jerorn of CREJ Jan Mukti Andolan also addressed the meeting. Mr Kumti Majhi the president of Niyamagri Suraksha Samiti presided the meeting and thanked Nafre from bring the Jatra to this highly sensitive area. The meeting was surrounded by the policemen as they were dogging the event.
The yatra team returned to Bhawanipatna for Night stay.
03.03.08
Nafre Jan Hakk Yatra proceeded towards Boden of Nuapada district. Several issues like displacement, florosis and migration are prominent in the area. People from lower Indra dam displacement area, Sunabeda Santuary area, Jamin Jungle Mukti andolan, Tikhali Dam Bistapith Andolan participated in the metting. So all the issues were discussed vividly. Basically local people addressed the meeting on their issues.Mr Birandra of BLAM, Bihar and and Mr Jeron of CREJ, Jharkand discussed the issues of their respective states. Mr Khuturam Sunani, a social activists linked all the issues and urged the people to join hands together to strengthen Nafre People Movement. Then the cultural team performed and spread the message of Nafre Jan Hakk yatra and how the companies exploiting the poors.
JAN HAKK YATRA IN ORISSA- NAFRE JAN ANDOLAN addressed the tribal population of Orissa for long term movement on displacement issue
KORAPUT- ORISSAThe NEFRE Janhakk Yatra was flagged off from Koraput district of Orissa on 28th February – 2008. The first meeting was held at Upper kolab Budi Anchal Bisthapan Sagathon, a people’s organization fighting for the right of the Kolab displaced people. The village head performed tribal ritual to start the programme. The objective of the “Janhalk Yatra” was intimated to the villages. Then the villagers discussed the strategy of fighting the issue for their rights. The cultural team spread the objective of the Yatra in a poetic way. They in their song made the audience understand the issue of the globalization and common school system. This meeting was attended by the villagers of Tatulipada, Podagada, Chalanput, Jamuda, bankai, Roseiput, Koraput, Dumuriput, Jeraput & Umbel villages: Mr. Manish, Mr. Birendra of Bihar Lok Adhikar manch & Mr. Jerorn of CREJ Jan Mukti Andolan also addressed the meeting. The second meeting of the day was held at Pangiguda. This is a village displaced by Hindustan Aeronautics limited (H.A.L). The villagers were shared how taking the regional movements, a national level movement will be built up by NAFRE. Mr. Sushant of VCRO shared that the prime objective is to safeguard the right of the children. In the evening the third meeting of the day was held at Alligaon village near Maliparbata area. Sarapancha of Pakjhola, Pitaguda, Daleiguda G.P and the Vice-chairmen of Semiliguda block addressed the gathering. The villagers addressed the problems of Maliparbata area and how the Government has given the Maliparbata for mining. Emphasis was given for cultural troops perform in their play. The Jatra team stayed for night halt at Alligaon & moved towards lamtaput on 29th morning. The Yatra reached at Mattamput village of Lamtaput block. The villager’s hare are fighting for the right over the hills in which they are living for years. Villagers of Godihanjar, Guneipada & Chikenput G.P participated in the Yatral. The noteworthy point is that large no of women actively deliberated in the meeting. The cultural troop performed their play on land, water, forest rights etc. mr. Shankar Muduli a student leader shared the movements of Orissa and appealed the people to be united to fight against the imperialist forces. The second and last meeting of the day held at Surumi, a village affected by the Machhkund Dam. Several speakers including friends from Jharkhand & Bihar delivered the Yatra objective and explained how the present system is promoting a new imperialist structure in the governance system. Then the cultural troop performed on several issues. After that the meeting was ended by a vote of thanks from the leaders of Machhakund Bisthapita Mahasangha. The team stopped at Koraput for night stay on 29th
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