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[Goanet] Genocide in Gujarat, From Prof. Hari Sharma
[Goanet] 14 JULY: GOACOM NEWS CLIPPINGS
[Goanet] Linug-Goa schedule talk in Margao on 20th July 2002
[Goanet] NEWS: Report on dual nationality confuses British Indians
[Goanet] URL correction
[Goanet] Recent fire tragedy in Vasco
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Date: Sat, 13 Jul 2002 17:31:25 -0700 (PDT)
From: George Pinto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: [Goanet] Genocide in Gujarat, From Prof. Hari Sharma
Dear friends:
Appended below is the announcement of the Public Forum on the genocide that took place
in Gujarat.
This is for your information, and support.
Hari Sharma
President, SANSAD
President, INSAF
Bring to Justice!
The Perpetrators of the Crimes against Humanity in Gujarat, India.
A Public Forum
Organized by
SANSAD
(South Asian Network for Secularism and Democracy)
Lecture Theatre, The Justice Institute of BC
715 McBride Blvd, New Westminster (corner of 8th Avenue)
Saturday 20th July 2002 1.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m.
During late February and early March a genocidal attack on the minority Muslim
community took
place in Gujarat. This has already faded from the media and the attention of the
international
community. Although the pace of World events tends to make us forget all but the most
immediate
horror we should not forget that nearly two thousand people were killed, many women
were raped and
then torched to ashes, and more than a hundred thousand made homeless by organized
violence in
Gujarat. Those who committed these crimes against humanity must be brought to justice.
This forum
is organized as a part of an international movement to plan action toward justice for
the
atrocities in Gujarat and for the prevention of similar occurrences elsewhere.
Moderator: Harinder Mahil, former Chairman of the Human Rights Commission of BC
Invited Speakers and Panelists:
Nishrin and Najid Hussain (daughter and son-in-law of ex-MP Mr. Ehsan Jaffri, who was
one of the
many people brutally lynched in the Gujarat violence)
Dr. Radhika Desai, University of Victoria, Victoria (A Political Scientist who has
done extensive
research on the growth of Hindutava in Gujarat and in India)
Dr. Ishtiaq Ahmed, University of Stockhom, Sweden (A Political Scientist, and a
committed activist
for peace in South Asia, and Human Rights)
Mr. Mordecai Briemberg , Canada Palestine Network.
Dr. Lauri King-Irani, University of Victoria, Victoria (An Anthropologist, and an
expert on
International Humanitarian Law, on Crimes Against Humanity)
Mr. Abu Ansari, an Entrepreneur, and a Concerned Muslim from India.
Dr. Nandita Sharma, University of British Columbia
Dr. Satyen Banerjee, A practicing Hindu priest, and president, Bengali Cult. Soc. of
BC.
Two short films recently made on the Gujarat massacres will be shown.
For more information contact: Chin Banerjee (421-6742), Rex Casinader (222-1781),
Farouk Jamal
(218-9345), Abid Pittawala (325-5092) or Hari Sharma (420-2972)
Genocide in Gujarat
Beginning on February 28 for seventy-two hours organized armed gangs attacked Muslim
neighborhoods
in the cities and villages of Gujarat. Estimated 2000 Muslims were killed, many being
burnt to
death. Women were raped and killed. Muslim owned properties; trading and industrial
establishments
were looted and destroyed. Almost two hundred religious shrines were razed or vastly
damaged. Over
a hundred thousand persons were displaced and turned into refugees. The organized
character and
the state support for these atrocities against a minority community clearly identifies
them as
genocide.
The spark for these events was the burning of a train carriage carrying Hindutava
brigades
returning from a temple-building ceremony in Ayodhya, resulting in 58 persons being
burnt to
death. Though there are accounts of various provocations to Muslims, all the way on
the journey
and upto Godhra Railway Station, this is a shocking crime whose perpetrators must be
brought to
justice. But the events that followed were not spontaneous "reprisals" or religious
riots as they
have been falsely characterized. These attacks against the Muslims were an organized,
preplanned
pogrom waiting for a spark to be unleashed. The Gujarat State Government approved and
enabled this
pogrom. The agencies of the Gujarat State made the electoral lists available to the
attackers to
identify Muslim homes and neighborhoods; the State Police watched unconcerned, and
sometimes even
aided and abetted, the attacks taking place. The subsequent transfers out of the few
police
officers who acted to prevent the attacks are further evidence of the State's
collusion in the
events.
Indian civil society has been under great stress in the last few years with the growth
of the
Hindutva (Hinduness, the essence of being Hindu) movement or Hindu nationalism. This
movement sees
no place for Muslims and Christians in India, identifying the nation with Hinduism.
This
ideological attitude in Hindutva raises the danger of ethno-religious cleansing. The
events of
Gujarat could be occurring elsewhere in India. Gujarat could be the beginning of a
greater horror.
Against this dark background we have to find hope in the role played by Indian media,
which, with
the exception of the vernacular Gujarati media, has published investigative reports on
the
carnage. The support provided to refugees by many Indian NGOs and activists concerned
with human
rights, secularism and democracy is equally heartening. The National Human Rights
Commission and
the People's Union for Civil Liberties, among others, have led such activism.
Concerned sections
of the international community have condemned the atrocities. The report of the
British High
Commission in New Delhi triggered by some visiting British Muslims being victims of
the massacre
have alerted the international community to the collusion of the Gujarat Government in
the events.
SANSAD together with many sections of the South Asian diasporic community in British
Columbia are
grieved and alarmed by the happenings in Gujarat. In order to resist the trend of
these events we
must engage the attention of the international community. As a first step in this
resistance we
must bring to justice the perpetrators of the genocide in Gujarat. We call upon all
South Asians,
in fact, all Canadians concerned with human rights and civil liberties to rally with
us in this
call for justice. We demand that the culprits be swiftly brought to judicial trials
within the
legal framework of India. We will constantly monitor the process and if it is found
wanting, we
will call for an international tribunal, as in Rwanda and the former Yugoslavia, to
try those
responsible for this genocide.
SANSAD
South Asian Network for Secularism and Democracy
Suite 435, 205 - 329 North Road, Coquitlam, BC, Canada. V3K 6Z8
phone : (604) 420-2972; FAX: (604) 420-2970
Electronic mail : [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[Incorporated in British Columbia under the Society Act as a Non-Profit Society, #
S-31797]
(SANSAD is an affiliate of INSAF (International South Asia Forum)
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The Forum is co-sponsored by the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Simon Fraser
University, and by Centre for Research in Women Studies and Gender Relations,
University of
British Columbia.
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Date: Sun, 14 Jul 2002 09:25:34 +0530
From: "Joel D'Souza" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: [Goanet] 14 JULY: GOACOM NEWS CLIPPINGS
GOACOM NEWS CLIPPINGS
14 July 2002
FEAR STRICKEN VASCO LIMPING TO NORMALCY: Vasco seems to be slowly limping
back to normalcy, a day after a major fire mishap was averted when fire
broke out at the Indian Oil Corporation. The police, IOC, CISF and the
State administration were reported to be gathering information about the
entire incident. Police sources on condition of anonymity stated that along
the two-km stretch from Berth 8 to the IOC storage tanks, there were four
different pipelines. One carried seawater to IOC tanks, another carried
black oil, the third carried High Speed Diesel and the last one carried
petrol, kerosene or naphta. "What liquid passed through the pipes can be
known only by the IOC officials and the oil tank carrier," stated a police
official. (H)
"PANIC FRIDAY" EXPOSED CHINKS: When panic stricken Vascoites began to run
helter-skelter on Friday following blasts in the IOC pipeline, no one knew
where they were heading to. This incident exposed the district authorities
for its delay in not putting in place an off-site emergency plan to tackle
such chemical and hazardous accidents. A senior bureaucrat said, "It's
sheer providence that no major tragedy occurred in Vasco. The authorities
were totally ill-prepared for the off-site measures." (H)
IOC OFFICIALS TO TAKE SAFETY STEPS: Vasco MLA Rajendra Arlekar yesterday
held talks with senior officials from the India Oil Corporation in
connection with the two blasts at the IOC and asked them to conduct a
detailed inquiry in the fire incident and pilferage of petrol. (H)
PANEL TO LOOK AFTER GOA'S ELECTRICITY NEEDS: From August 1 this year,
matters liker power tariff, sale and purchase of power and
electricity-relates disputes, will be decided by the Goa State Electricity
Regulatory Commission. (H)
STATE SET FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS: With the value of each legislator's
vote in Goa being fixed as 20, based on 1971 census, Goa will cast a total
value of 800 votes in Monday's Presidential elections. (NT)
GOOD NIGHT HIGH BEAM: Very soon, road users may heave a sigh of relief as
the Goa Traffic Police will start its campaign to stamp five lakh stickers
on the offending headlights. Though vehicle owners are required to paint
one half of the headlight under the Central Motor Vehicles Act to cut the
flashing beam, this section is hardly implemented. (WE-GT)
GOVT TO ACCEPT DSSS FORMS: The state government, which had stopped
accepting the forms for financial assistance under the Dayanand Social
Security Scheme from March 18, will resume accepting the forms from
September 15 onwards, said the Chief Minister, Mr Manohar Parrikar. (NT)
QUIET FLOWS THE MADEI: Oblivious to the dark shadows of controversy looming
over it's waters, the Mondovi, Mahadai or the Madei continues to flow in
its usual majesty. Following its ancient route from Degao, remote hamlet in
Northern Karnataka, where it originates, to Miramar, where it pours into
the Arabian sea in saline form. (H)
KARNATAKA MAY GO AHEAD: Decreasing rainfall in Khanapur taluka and the
adjoining areas has resulted in plunging water levels in two major
reservoirs in Belgaum district, and Karnataka may use the raison d'etre to
pursue the long-pending projects to divert the Mhadei river. (WE-GT)
SANQUELIM OPPOSES MHADEI: A resolution to oppose the diversion of Mhadei
river water to Karnataka was passed in the Gram Sabha held at the Sanquelim
panchayat. (WE-GT)
KHALAP'S BUNGALOW BURGLED: Former Mandrem MLA Ramakant Khalap became the
latest target for burglars, after an unknown person broke into his bungalow
at Altinho in Mapusa on the night of July 13. The burglar, however, only
managed to lay his hands on a pouch containing cash of Rs.5,500. (H)
DRIVER DIES OF ELECTROCUTION: Angelo Fernandes, a driver attached to 2
Signal Training Centre, died of electric shock at Altinho, when an electric
drill he was handling jolted him with electric current. (H)
TOURIST DROWNED: Namichand Kandilal Jain (30), resident of Mumbai, died
while having a swim at a star-hotel in Mobor, South Goa. (WE-GT)
JANASHATABDI TO HALT AT TIVIM: The Janashatabdi Express, plying between
Madgaon and Lokmanya Tilak Terminus, Kurla, has been given a two-minute
stop at the Tivim Station in North Goa with effect fro, 15 July.
COMPLAINT AGAINST SUBANNA: The Home Department has registered a complaint
against former law secretary BS Subanna for allegedly causing loss to the
State exchequer during his two terms as Custodian of the Evacuee Property.
(WE-GT)
NEVER SAY DIE: A young heart-broken couple from Curti Ponda who walked to
the Majorda beach to die together, are now recovering at GMC Hospital. They
were deeply in love and had plans to get married. However, the boy's
parents are learnt to have objected to their son marrying the girl, who
originally hails from Gujarat. (WE-GT)
VIGIL ON ROAD ROMEOS: Former editor of Sanatan Prabhat, Dr Durgesh S
Samant, stated that some of the future campaigns of the Sanstha is to
tackle road Romeos indulging in eve-teasing and against unscrupulous evil
vendors, who cheat in weights and measures. (WE-GT)
DADU'S PLAN FOR SIOLIM-CHOPDEM: Social activist and dalit writer Dadu
Mandrekar has suggested a nature tourism project including a marine park,
water sports, tourist cottages and an aquarium, to ensure both the
prosperity of Siolim-Chopdem as well as to promote nature tourism in this
area. (WE-GT)
HOTEL CRAFT INSTITUTE: The Alcon Victor Group has set up a hotel craft
institute, which will be inaugurated on July 15. The institute will operate
in the annexe of Victor Exotica Beach Resort. (H)
SHIPPING COURSES: Agnel Maritime Academy, Verna, have been approved by the
Director General of Shipping, Government of India, to conduct the STCW-95
Modular courses namely Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting, Personal Survival
Techniques, Personal Safety and social Responsibilities, and Elementary
First Aid. (WE-GT)
SCHEME FOR GOAN WRITERS: Directorate of Art and Culture proposes to publish
books written by Goan authors on the subject related to cultural aspects of
the State having the manuscripts ready for publication during the year
2002-2003, under the scheme for promotion of literature on art and culture.
The proposals should reach the Directorate by 2 August. (WE-GT)
ST CHRISTOPHER'S FEAST: The novenas of St Christopher, Tivim, begin from
19th July and the annual feast of St Christopher will be celebrated on 28
July. (WE-GT)
S P O R T S
GOA'S AMRE BAGS INDIVIDUAL C'SHIP: Goa's Jaideep Amre won the individual
championship in the boys Group III diving event, at the 19th Sub-Junior
National Aquatic championship, which concluded in Bangalore yesterday. (H)
D E A T H S
13 July: Varca: CARLOS MENINO CARDOZO, husband of late Rita Maria,
father of Elvira/Diego, Anne/Seby and Ellora/Tony.
13 July: Canacona-Colomb: CAMILO SANTAN CARVALHO, husband of Maria
Agusta, father of Adriano/Idinha, late Luizinha/late Cirilo, Jose/Mira,
Ligorio/Fatima, Agnelo/Lily.
11 July: St Estevam: ANTONIO FRANCISCO SALDANHA, husband of Ana, father
of Domnic, Jolife, Flora, Reggie and Ratin.
13 July: Vasco-Vaddem: JOSE ANTONIO CRUZ, husband of late Cristalina,
father of Rosario/Cassiana, Ivo/Elvira, Anna/Roque, Teresa/Ignatius.
G O A W E A T H E R
Temp: 28.1 deg C (82.6 deg F) at 7.30 am at Assagao.
Max temp: 31.0 deg C; Humidity: 79 per cent. (Panjim yesterday)
Rainfall so far: 1245.6 mm
Weather: Lack of rain causes anxiety in Goa.
Courtesy: H=Herald, NT=The Navhind Times, GT= Gomantak Times
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Date: Sat, 13 Jul 2002 23:54:11 -0600 (MDT)
From: Arvind Clemente <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: [Goanet] Linug-Goa schedule talk in Margao on 20th July 2002
>From the India Linux Users' Group (ILUG) in Margao, South Goa
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Hi All,
I am fixing a live demo of thin clients going to be given by Yunus
Shaikh who has worked in this type of environment at our next ILUG-GOA
meeting on Saturday the 20th July
I will also be showing a demo of how to connect your Palm OS based PDA
to a standard D-Link 56K modem and configure the same for dialup to ISP
and get mail/browse the internet.
Rgds
Arvind C
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Date: Sun, 14 Jul 2002 03:43:49 +0530 (IST)
From: Frederick Noronha <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: [Goanet] NEWS: Report on dual nationality confuses British Indians
Report on dual nationality confuses British Indians
By Sanjay Suri, Indo-Asian News Service
London, July 13 (IANS) There was widespread confusion in the Indian
community in Britain Saturday following an erroneous report here that India
had decided to grant dual citizenship.
The Daily Telegraph reported an Indian offer to grant dual nationality to
the nearly 22 million people of Indian origin around the world.
"We have at last got what we wanted," an excited garments importer told IANS
Saturday morning. Several other callers and community leaders made inquiries
about the decision.
But no such decision has been taken, an official from India House clarified.
"There is no change from the official position taken in January this year
after submission of the (L.M.) Singhvi report," an official told IANS.
Singhvi was head of the High Level Committee on the Indian Diaspora.
Following the submission of the report, Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee
had said he was in sympathy with the demand for dual nationality "in
principle". But no decision was taken.
The Daily Telegraph, however, reported Saturday morning: "More than 22
million people of Indian origin scattered across the world, including 1.2
million in Britain, are to be offered dual citizenship by India, it was
announced in London yesterday."
The report was based on press statements by the U.S.-based Bhishma K.
Agnihotri, India's ambassador at large for non-resident Indians.
Agnihotri, however, did no more than restate the January position. He said a
final decision would be taken next year following a process of consultations
with different departments.
"Once the review is done, it will go before the cabinet," he said. But that
process could take a long time, and it is far from certain yet that the
government will grant dual nationality even in a few countries.
The Daily Telegraph report said the decision had been taken already.
It added by way of comment: "This represents a fundamental departure for
India, where all governments since independence in 1947 have resisted the
very concept of dual nationality. They feared that dual nationality would
mean split loyalties and allow terrorists with tenuous links with India to
slip into the country."
The Telegraph added: "However, the Indian communities settled abroad,
especially in Britain and America, are now doing so well that the Prime
Minister, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, has decided to give in gracefully and create
a 'Greater India'."
The Telegraph said: "In agreeing to allow dual nationality, India, the
world's biggest democracy, has decided to follow the examples of Britain and
America. Mr Vajpayee has realised that Indians abroad, especially tycoons in
Britain and America, are a valuable source of inward investment."
An Indian official said the report was incorrect. Officials are preparing to
make moves to correct the position through local media over the weekend.
- --Indo-Asian News Service
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Date: Sun, 14 Jul 2002 13:27:54 +0530
From: Ashley Delaney <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: [Goanet] URL correction
Hi fred.
regarding your url at the end of the posting of brittos i.e
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the correct email for the above is actually [EMAIL PROTECTED] and is
used by the school computer lab not the jesuits.
regards
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Date: Sun, 14 Jul 2002 10:38:58 +0530
From: "Averthanus" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: [Goanet] Recent fire tragedy in Vasco
Dear President,
Thank you for your message about the recent fire tragedy in Vasco, involving
the illicit tapping of the oil pipeline.
I suggest that you address an urgent letter to the Minister for Petroleum
setting out your demands for immediate investigation into the unauthorized
tapping of the oil pipeline. You should also write similar letters to the
Chief Minister of Goa, the Prime Minister of India and the Chairmen of the
Marmugao Port Trust and the Indian Oil Corporation.
Thankfully, the incident was handled expertly by the authorities concerned
and a greater tragedy avoided; but knowing the risks involved, it is
important for citizens to raise a hue and cry about this violation of rules
by anti-social elements with the connivance of staff of the institutions
concerned.
You have my fullest support in your endeavour. Best wishes.
Averthanus D'Souza.
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Sent: Saturday, July 13, 2002 8:37 PM
> 13.7.2001 PRESS NOTE
> The IOC pipeline pilferage of petrol which
> resulted in a fire but was stopped from spreading due
> to timely detection by residents and the intervention
> of the police and Department of Electricity who
> promptly shut down power supply to the port Town
> Vasco-da-Gama needs to be investigated thoroughly by a
> special commission under a retired judge of the High
> Court.
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