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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;The National Alliance of Peoples&amp;rsquo; movement (NAPM), an organization of dozens of grassroots movements and civil society groups all over India, has expressed full solidarity with noted Gandhian Himanshu Kumar of Vanvasi Chetna Ashram demanding restoration of peace and just governance in Chhattisgarh.&lt;/font&gt; 
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;Himanshu Kumar has gone on an indefinite hunger strike at Dantewada in Chhattisgarh from Saturday December 26 amidst reports of government&amp;rsquo;s preparation to launch an all out offensive against Maoists. Kumar has been critical of Government&amp;rsquo;s counter insurgency actions particularly its operation &amp;lsquo;Green Hunt&amp;rsquo; to flush out Maoist&amp;rsquo;s from the forest areas. Himanshu Kumar&amp;rsquo;s Asram, painstakingly built over two decades was razed by the security forces some months back as part of the offensive despite nationwide opposition.&amp;nbsp; &lt;/font&gt;
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;While Kumar has said that his fast will be in true Gandhian style and it is meant for self purification. The NAPM has said in a statement that his is a movement for soul searching for all the conscious citizens of India. While talking to im4change.org, Kumar explained that though he has not put any demand forward, he wants the adivasis, who had earlier fled to Andhra Pradesh, should be brought back to Chattisgarh. He alleged that more than a lakh adivasis have migrated to Andhra Pradesh due to fear generated by the security forces. He wants that these adivasis should be provided all basic needs as per directions of the apex court. &lt;/font&gt;
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;Mr. Kumar, a disciple of Vinoba Bhave, has been active in Baster area of Chhattisgarh for a long time. Of late he has been involved in peace campaigns in the area. Only a few days back his Padyatra (foot march) was stopped by the police. Security forces used force to prevent people from joining this peace march. The NAPM has said in the statement that the government uprooted his ashram despite the fact that he was working on issues of health and education and took the unjust action against him only because he took up clear positions against the human rights violations of the tribal people. &amp;ldquo;If the State government is really interested in ending the cycle of violence and promoting respect for rule of law, it must immediately stop persecution of the real warriors of peace like Himanshuji and instead (open a) dialogue with him,&amp;rdquo; the statement adds. The civil society organizations have also called for dismantling of the privately armed militias or Salva Judum.&lt;/font&gt; 
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;The Press Release of NAPM is as follows:&lt;/font&gt;
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;Dadar (E), Mumbai-400 014 Ph. No-2415 0529 E-mail: &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:napmindia@gmail.com&quot;&gt;napmindia@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/font&gt; 
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;Date: 28th December,&amp;nbsp; 2009&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; 
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;NAPM expresses full solidarity with Himanshu&amp;rsquo;s ongoing fast for peace and justice in Chattisgarh&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt; 
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;Government must wake up to the reality and indispensability of initiating and sustaining democracy and peace in the region&amp;nbsp;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/font&gt; 
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;The National Alliance of People&amp;rsquo;s Movements expresses full solidarity with the indefinite fast declared by Himanshu Kumar of Vanvasi Chetna Ashram demanding restoration of peace and just governance in Chattisgarh. We, at NAPM feel that this is a moment of soul-searching, not just for Himanshuji, as he declared, but more so for the conscientious citizens of this country and the rulers of our nation who have sworn to live up to the constitutional values.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; 
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;We salute and congratulate Himanshubhai for his resolute conviction in restoration of peace in the region inspite of the innumerable odds that the Chattisgarh Government, para-military forces and the Salwa Judum have brought his way. His ashram, painstakingly built over two decades could be broken but not his will to defend the adivasis&amp;rsquo; dignity, rights and resources. He could be issued restrain notices by the Collector but he could not be stopped from standing up for peace amidst the air of hostility and violence; questioning the burning of houses of adivasis, displacement, brutal assault, killing, rape and intimidation of any legal action.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; 
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;It is notable to observe how the same Chattisgarh Government reacted and dealt with Himanshuji differently when he was working on issues of health and education but took up cudgels against him the moment he challenged all these injustices and took a clear position on the indefensible human rights violations of adivasis. It is indeed a national shame that the Padayatra in Dantewada was not allowed to be carried out by the State Government which is trying all possible ways to screen off any independent assessment and critique of the &amp;lsquo;people&amp;rsquo;s war against terror&amp;rsquo; in the state.&amp;nbsp; If the state government is really interested in ending the cycle of violence and promoting respect for rule of law, it must immediately stop persecution of the real warriors of peace like Himanshuji and instead dialogue with him.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; 
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;We also express our deep concern on the increasing manner in which an internal strife is being fuelled by vested interests (with the State looking away) within the adivasi communities; whether in Chattisgarh, Orissa or Andhra Pradesh, while this is the moment in history when unity amongst adivasis is most essential if they are to resist the onslaught on their lives, livelihoods and natural resources. The biggest threat&#039; that India is facing today is not &amp;lsquo;internal security&amp;rsquo;. In fact the &amp;lsquo;internal insecurity&amp;rsquo; that the adivasis are facing from the State and corporate giants, preying upon their resources of the adivasis is the real national challenge to be addressed.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; 
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;It is high time the State takes a prompt decision to dismantle the privately armed militia; the Salwa Judum, which the Supreme Court and Planning Commission have also come down heavily on. We also sincerely urge the Prime Minister and the Home Minister to give a call to the nation that they are indeed for establishment of peace and have the sustained will to end impunity and restore rule of law. The ball is clearly in the &amp;lsquo;Court&amp;rsquo; of the &amp;lsquo;State&amp;rsquo; now. The earlier it dawns upon the State that voices like that of Himanshu are not the problem, but the solution and consults them to resolve the conflict, better will it be not just for the people, but also for the image of India in the eyes of the world as the largest democracy.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; 
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;Medha Patkar &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;Anand Mazgaonkar &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;P. Chennaiah &amp;nbsp;Sandeep Pandey&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; 
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&lt;em&gt;For more about Himanshu Kumar and his campaigns, you may visit: &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/font&gt;
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&#039;Chidambaram must visit Naxal-hit Chhattisgarh&#039;, Rediff.com, 23 December, 2009,&lt;/font&gt; 
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&#039;The level of violence has gone up tremendously in Chhattisgarh&#039;, Rediff.com, 23 December, 2009, &lt;/font&gt;
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	&#039;disp&#039; =&gt; &#039;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;The National Alliance of Peoples&amp;rsquo; movement (NAPM), an organization of dozens of grassroots movements and civil society groups all over India, has expressed full solidarity with noted Gandhian Himanshu Kumar of Vanvasi Chetna Ashram demanding restoration of peace and just governance in Chhattisgarh.&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;Himanshu Kumar has gone on an indefinite hunger strike at Dantewada in Chhattisgarh from Saturday December 26 amidst reports of government&amp;rsquo;s preparation to launch an all out offensive against Maoists. Kumar has been critical of Government&amp;rsquo;s counter insurgency actions particularly its operation &amp;lsquo;Green Hunt&amp;rsquo; to flush out Maoist&amp;rsquo;s from the forest areas. Himanshu Kumar&amp;rsquo;s Asram, painstakingly built over two decades was razed by the security forces some months back as part of the offensive despite nationwide opposition.&amp;nbsp; &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;While Kumar has said that his fast will be in true Gandhian style and it is meant for self purification. The NAPM has said in a statement that his is a movement for soul searching for all the conscious citizens of India. While talking to im4change.org, Kumar explained that though he has not put any demand forward, he wants the adivasis, who had earlier fled to Andhra Pradesh, should be brought back to Chattisgarh. He alleged that more than a lakh adivasis have migrated to Andhra Pradesh due to fear generated by the security forces. He wants that these adivasis should be provided all basic needs as per directions of the apex court. &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;Mr. Kumar, a disciple of Vinoba Bhave, has been active in Baster area of Chhattisgarh for a long time. Of late he has been involved in peace campaigns in the area. Only a few days back his Padyatra (foot march) was stopped by the police. Security forces used force to prevent people from joining this peace march. The NAPM has said in the statement that the government uprooted his ashram despite the fact that he was working on issues of health and education and took the unjust action against him only because he took up clear positions against the human rights violations of the tribal people. &amp;ldquo;If the State government is really interested in ending the cycle of violence and promoting respect for rule of law, it must immediately stop persecution of the real warriors of peace like Himanshuji and instead (open a) dialogue with him,&amp;rdquo; the statement adds. The civil society organizations have also called for dismantling of the privately armed militias or Salva Judum.&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;The Press Release of NAPM is as follows:&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;font &gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;font &gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://im4change.in/siteadmin/tinymce/uploaded/NAPM.bmp&quot; alt=&quot;NAPM&quot; width=&quot;125&quot; height=&quot;125&quot; /&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font &gt; &lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;NATIONAL ALLIANCE OF PEOPLE&#039;S MOVEMENTS&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;A Wing First Floor, Haji Habi Building, &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;Naigaon Cross&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font &gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font &gt;Road&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;Dadar (E), Mumbai-400 014 Ph. No-2415 0529 E-mail: &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:napmindia@gmail.com&quot; title=&quot;mailto:napmindia@gmail.com&quot;&gt;napmindia@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;Date: 28th December,&amp;nbsp; 2009&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;&lt;strong&gt;NAPM expresses full solidarity with Himanshu&amp;rsquo;s ongoing fast for peace and justice in Chattisgarh&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;&lt;em&gt;Government must wake up to the reality and indispensability of initiating and sustaining democracy and peace in the region&amp;nbsp;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;The National Alliance of People&amp;rsquo;s Movements expresses full solidarity with the indefinite fast declared by Himanshu Kumar of Vanvasi Chetna Ashram demanding restoration of peace and just governance in Chattisgarh. We, at NAPM feel that this is a moment of soul-searching, not just for Himanshuji, as he declared, but more so for the conscientious citizens of this country and the rulers of our nation who have sworn to live up to the constitutional values.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;We salute and congratulate Himanshubhai for his resolute conviction in restoration of peace in the region inspite of the innumerable odds that the Chattisgarh Government, para-military forces and the Salwa Judum have brought his way. His ashram, painstakingly built over two decades could be broken but not his will to defend the adivasis&amp;rsquo; dignity, rights and resources. He could be issued restrain notices by the Collector but he could not be stopped from standing up for peace amidst the air of hostility and violence; questioning the burning of houses of adivasis, displacement, brutal assault, killing, rape and intimidation of any legal action.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;It is notable to observe how the same Chattisgarh Government reacted and dealt with Himanshuji differently when he was working on issues of health and education but took up cudgels against him the moment he challenged all these injustices and took a clear position on the indefensible human rights violations of adivasis. It is indeed a national shame that the Padayatra in Dantewada was not allowed to be carried out by the State Government which is trying all possible ways to screen off any independent assessment and critique of the &amp;lsquo;people&amp;rsquo;s war against terror&amp;rsquo; in the state.&amp;nbsp; If the state government is really interested in ending the cycle of violence and promoting respect for rule of law, it must immediately stop persecution of the real warriors of peace like Himanshuji and instead dialogue with him.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;We also express our deep concern on the increasing manner in which an internal strife is being fuelled by vested interests (with the State looking away) within the adivasi communities; whether in Chattisgarh, Orissa or Andhra Pradesh, while this is the moment in history when unity amongst adivasis is most essential if they are to resist the onslaught on their lives, livelihoods and natural resources. The biggest threat&#039; that India is facing today is not &amp;lsquo;internal security&amp;rsquo;. In fact the &amp;lsquo;internal insecurity&amp;rsquo; that the adivasis are facing from the State and corporate giants, preying upon their resources of the adivasis is the real national challenge to be addressed.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;It is high time the State takes a prompt decision to dismantle the privately armed militia; the Salwa Judum, which the Supreme Court and Planning Commission have also come down heavily on. We also sincerely urge the Prime Minister and the Home Minister to give a call to the nation that they are indeed for establishment of peace and have the sustained will to end impunity and restore rule of law. The ball is clearly in the &amp;lsquo;Court&amp;rsquo; of the &amp;lsquo;State&amp;rsquo; now. The earlier it dawns upon the State that voices like that of Himanshu are not the problem, but the solution and consults them to resolve the conflict, better will it be not just for the people, but also for the image of India in the eyes of the world as the largest democracy.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;Medha Patkar &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;Anand Mazgaonkar &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;P. Chennaiah &amp;nbsp;Sandeep Pandey&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;em&gt;For more about Himanshu Kumar and his campaigns, you may visit: &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;&#039;Chidambaram must visit Naxal-hit Chhattisgarh&#039;, Rediff.com, 23 December, 2009,&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news.rediff.com/report/2009/dec/23/chidambaram-must-visit-naxal-hit-chhatisgarh.htm&quot; title=&quot;http://news.rediff.com/report/2009/dec/23/chidambaram-must-visit-naxal-hit-chhatisgarh.htm&quot;&gt;http://news.rediff.com/report/2009/dec/23/chidambaram-must&lt;br /&gt;-visit-naxal-hit-chhatisgarh.htm&lt;/a&gt;&lt;font &gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;&#039;The level of violence has gone up tremendously in Chhattisgarh&#039;, Rediff.com, 23 December, 2009, &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news.rediff.com/interview/2009/dec/23/binayak-sen-the-level-of-violence-has-gone-up.htm&quot; title=&quot;http://news.rediff.com/interview/2009/dec/23/binayak-sen-the-level-of-violence-has-gone-up.htm&quot;&gt;http://news.rediff.com/interview/2009/dec/23/binayak-sen-t&lt;br /&gt;he-level-of-violence-has-gone-up.htm&lt;/a&gt;&lt;font &gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tehelka.com/story_main42.asp?filename=Ne060609naxalism.asp&quot; title=&quot;http://tehelka.com/story_main42.asp?filename=Ne060609naxalism.asp&quot;&gt;http://tehelka.com/story_main42.asp?filename=Ne060609naxalism.asp&lt;/a&gt;&lt;font &gt; &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mumbaimirror.com/article/3/20091213200912130151207916df6abd8/Cops-accused-of-beating-up-advocate.html&quot; title=&quot;http://www.mumbaimirror.com/article/3/20091213200912130151207916df6abd8/Cops-accused-of-beating-up-advocate.html&quot;&gt;http://www.mumbaimirror.com/article/3/20091213200912130151&lt;br /&gt;207916df6abd8/Cops-accused-of-beating-up-advocate.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;font &gt; &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.expressbuzz.com/edition/story.aspx?Title=The+bones+of+an+unending+trial&amp;amp;artid=ND6jrnM5QpA=&amp;amp;SectionID=f4OberbKin4=&amp;amp;MainSectionID=f4OberbKin4=&amp;amp;SEO=Bastar,+human+rights+violations,+pol%C2%ADice&amp;amp;SectionName=cxWvYpmNp4fBHAeKn3LcnQ&quot; title=&quot;http://www.expressbuzz.com/edition/story.aspx?Title=The+bones+of+an+unending+trial&amp;amp;artid=ND6jrnM5QpA=&amp;amp;SectionID=f4OberbKin4=&amp;amp;MainSectionID=f4OberbKin4=&amp;amp;SEO=Bastar,+human+rights+violations,+pol%C2%ADice&amp;amp;SectionName=cxWvYpmNp4fBHAeKn3LcnQ&quot;&gt;http://www.expressbuzz.com/edition/story.aspx?Title=The+bo&lt;br /&gt;nes+of+an+unending+trial&amp;amp;artid=ND6jrnM5QpA=&amp;amp;Sectio&lt;br /&gt;nID=f4OberbKin4=&amp;amp;MainSectionID=f4OberbKin4=&amp;amp;SEO=Ba&lt;br /&gt;star,+human+rights+violations,+pol%C2%ADice&amp;amp;SectionNam&lt;br /&gt;e=cxWvYpmNp4fBHAeKn3LcnQ&lt;/a&gt;&lt;font &gt;== &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/All-for-justice-in-Chattisgarh/articleshow/5301829.cms&quot; title=&quot;http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/All-for-justice-in-Chattisgarh/articleshow/5301829.cms&quot;&gt;http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/All-for-&lt;br /&gt;justice-in-Chattisgarh/articleshow/5301829.cms&lt;/a&gt;&lt;font &gt; &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.charityfocus.org/blog/view.php?id=2089&quot; title=&quot;http://www.charityfocus.org/blog/view.php?id=2089&quot;&gt;http://www.charityfocus.org/blog/view.php?id=2089&lt;/a&gt;&lt;font &gt; &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.indianngos.com/education/audio/tribals_himanshukumar.asp&quot; title=&quot;http://www.indianngos.com/education/audio/tribals_himanshukumar.asp&quot;&gt;http://www.indianngos.com/education/audio/tribals_himanshu&lt;br /&gt;kumar.asp&lt;/a&gt;&lt;font &gt; &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#039;,
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	&#039;title&#039; =&gt; &#039;Noted Gandhian goes on hunger strike&#039;,
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;The National Alliance of Peoples&amp;rsquo; movement (NAPM), an organization of dozens of grassroots movements and civil society groups all over India, has expressed full solidarity with noted Gandhian Himanshu Kumar of Vanvasi Chetna Ashram demanding restoration of peace and just governance in Chhattisgarh.&lt;/font&gt; 
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;Himanshu Kumar has gone on an indefinite hunger strike at Dantewada in Chhattisgarh from Saturday December 26 amidst reports of government&amp;rsquo;s preparation to launch an all out offensive against Maoists. Kumar has been critical of Government&amp;rsquo;s counter insurgency actions particularly its operation &amp;lsquo;Green Hunt&amp;rsquo; to flush out Maoist&amp;rsquo;s from the forest areas. Himanshu Kumar&amp;rsquo;s Asram, painstakingly built over two decades was razed by the security forces some months back as part of the offensive despite nationwide opposition.&amp;nbsp; &lt;/font&gt;
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;While Kumar has said that his fast will be in true Gandhian style and it is meant for self purification. The NAPM has said in a statement that his is a movement for soul searching for all the conscious citizens of India. While talking to im4change.org, Kumar explained that though he has not put any demand forward, he wants the adivasis, who had earlier fled to Andhra Pradesh, should be brought back to Chattisgarh. He alleged that more than a lakh adivasis have migrated to Andhra Pradesh due to fear generated by the security forces. He wants that these adivasis should be provided all basic needs as per directions of the apex court. &lt;/font&gt;
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;Mr. Kumar, a disciple of Vinoba Bhave, has been active in Baster area of Chhattisgarh for a long time. Of late he has been involved in peace campaigns in the area. Only a few days back his Padyatra (foot march) was stopped by the police. Security forces used force to prevent people from joining this peace march. The NAPM has said in the statement that the government uprooted his ashram despite the fact that he was working on issues of health and education and took the unjust action against him only because he took up clear positions against the human rights violations of the tribal people. &amp;ldquo;If the State government is really interested in ending the cycle of violence and promoting respect for rule of law, it must immediately stop persecution of the real warriors of peace like Himanshuji and instead (open a) dialogue with him,&amp;rdquo; the statement adds. The civil society organizations have also called for dismantling of the privately armed militias or Salva Judum.&lt;/font&gt; 
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;The Press Release of NAPM is as follows:&lt;/font&gt;
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;A Wing First Floor, Haji Habi Building, &lt;/font&gt;
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;Naigaon Cross&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;Road&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &lt;/font&gt;
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;Dadar (E), Mumbai-400 014 Ph. No-2415 0529 E-mail: &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:napmindia@gmail.com&quot;&gt;napmindia@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/font&gt; 
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;Date: 28th December,&amp;nbsp; 2009&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; 
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;NAPM expresses full solidarity with Himanshu&amp;rsquo;s ongoing fast for peace and justice in Chattisgarh&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt; 
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;Government must wake up to the reality and indispensability of initiating and sustaining democracy and peace in the region&amp;nbsp;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/font&gt; 
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;The National Alliance of People&amp;rsquo;s Movements expresses full solidarity with the indefinite fast declared by Himanshu Kumar of Vanvasi Chetna Ashram demanding restoration of peace and just governance in Chattisgarh. We, at NAPM feel that this is a moment of soul-searching, not just for Himanshuji, as he declared, but more so for the conscientious citizens of this country and the rulers of our nation who have sworn to live up to the constitutional values.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; 
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;We salute and congratulate Himanshubhai for his resolute conviction in restoration of peace in the region inspite of the innumerable odds that the Chattisgarh Government, para-military forces and the Salwa Judum have brought his way. His ashram, painstakingly built over two decades could be broken but not his will to defend the adivasis&amp;rsquo; dignity, rights and resources. He could be issued restrain notices by the Collector but he could not be stopped from standing up for peace amidst the air of hostility and violence; questioning the burning of houses of adivasis, displacement, brutal assault, killing, rape and intimidation of any legal action.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; 
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;It is notable to observe how the same Chattisgarh Government reacted and dealt with Himanshuji differently when he was working on issues of health and education but took up cudgels against him the moment he challenged all these injustices and took a clear position on the indefensible human rights violations of adivasis. It is indeed a national shame that the Padayatra in Dantewada was not allowed to be carried out by the State Government which is trying all possible ways to screen off any independent assessment and critique of the &amp;lsquo;people&amp;rsquo;s war against terror&amp;rsquo; in the state.&amp;nbsp; If the state government is really interested in ending the cycle of violence and promoting respect for rule of law, it must immediately stop persecution of the real warriors of peace like Himanshuji and instead dialogue with him.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; 
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;We also express our deep concern on the increasing manner in which an internal strife is being fuelled by vested interests (with the State looking away) within the adivasi communities; whether in Chattisgarh, Orissa or Andhra Pradesh, while this is the moment in history when unity amongst adivasis is most essential if they are to resist the onslaught on their lives, livelihoods and natural resources. The biggest threat&#039; that India is facing today is not &amp;lsquo;internal security&amp;rsquo;. In fact the &amp;lsquo;internal insecurity&amp;rsquo; that the adivasis are facing from the State and corporate giants, preying upon their resources of the adivasis is the real national challenge to be addressed.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; 
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;It is high time the State takes a prompt decision to dismantle the privately armed militia; the Salwa Judum, which the Supreme Court and Planning Commission have also come down heavily on. We also sincerely urge the Prime Minister and the Home Minister to give a call to the nation that they are indeed for establishment of peace and have the sustained will to end impunity and restore rule of law. The ball is clearly in the &amp;lsquo;Court&amp;rsquo; of the &amp;lsquo;State&amp;rsquo; now. The earlier it dawns upon the State that voices like that of Himanshu are not the problem, but the solution and consults them to resolve the conflict, better will it be not just for the people, but also for the image of India in the eyes of the world as the largest democracy.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; 
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;Medha Patkar &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;Anand Mazgaonkar &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;P. Chennaiah &amp;nbsp;Sandeep Pandey&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; 
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The National Alliance of Peoples&amp;rsquo; movement (NAPM), an organization of dozens of grassroots movements and civil society groups all over India, has expressed full solidarity with noted Gandhian Himanshu Kumar of Vanvasi Chetna Ashram demanding restoration of peace and just...&#039;
$disp = &#039;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;The National Alliance of Peoples&amp;rsquo; movement (NAPM), an organization of dozens of grassroots movements and civil society groups all over India, has expressed full solidarity with noted Gandhian Himanshu Kumar of Vanvasi Chetna Ashram demanding restoration of peace and just governance in Chhattisgarh.&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;Himanshu Kumar has gone on an indefinite hunger strike at Dantewada in Chhattisgarh from Saturday December 26 amidst reports of government&amp;rsquo;s preparation to launch an all out offensive against Maoists. Kumar has been critical of Government&amp;rsquo;s counter insurgency actions particularly its operation &amp;lsquo;Green Hunt&amp;rsquo; to flush out Maoist&amp;rsquo;s from the forest areas. Himanshu Kumar&amp;rsquo;s Asram, painstakingly built over two decades was razed by the security forces some months back as part of the offensive despite nationwide opposition.&amp;nbsp; &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;While Kumar has said that his fast will be in true Gandhian style and it is meant for self purification. The NAPM has said in a statement that his is a movement for soul searching for all the conscious citizens of India. While talking to im4change.org, Kumar explained that though he has not put any demand forward, he wants the adivasis, who had earlier fled to Andhra Pradesh, should be brought back to Chattisgarh. He alleged that more than a lakh adivasis have migrated to Andhra Pradesh due to fear generated by the security forces. He wants that these adivasis should be provided all basic needs as per directions of the apex court. &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;Mr. Kumar, a disciple of Vinoba Bhave, has been active in Baster area of Chhattisgarh for a long time. Of late he has been involved in peace campaigns in the area. Only a few days back his Padyatra (foot march) was stopped by the police. Security forces used force to prevent people from joining this peace march. The NAPM has said in the statement that the government uprooted his ashram despite the fact that he was working on issues of health and education and took the unjust action against him only because he took up clear positions against the human rights violations of the tribal people. &amp;ldquo;If the State government is really interested in ending the cycle of violence and promoting respect for rule of law, it must immediately stop persecution of the real warriors of peace like Himanshuji and instead (open a) dialogue with him,&amp;rdquo; the statement adds. The civil society organizations have also called for dismantling of the privately armed militias or Salva Judum.&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;The Press Release of NAPM is as follows:&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;font &gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;font &gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://im4change.in/siteadmin/tinymce/uploaded/NAPM.bmp&quot; alt=&quot;NAPM&quot; width=&quot;125&quot; height=&quot;125&quot; /&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font &gt; &lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;NATIONAL ALLIANCE OF PEOPLE&#039;S MOVEMENTS&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;A Wing First Floor, Haji Habi Building, &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;Naigaon Cross&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font &gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font &gt;Road&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;Dadar (E), Mumbai-400 014 Ph. No-2415 0529 E-mail: &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:napmindia@gmail.com&quot; title=&quot;mailto:napmindia@gmail.com&quot;&gt;napmindia@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;Date: 28th December,&amp;nbsp; 2009&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;&lt;strong&gt;NAPM expresses full solidarity with Himanshu&amp;rsquo;s ongoing fast for peace and justice in Chattisgarh&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;&lt;em&gt;Government must wake up to the reality and indispensability of initiating and sustaining democracy and peace in the region&amp;nbsp;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;The National Alliance of People&amp;rsquo;s Movements expresses full solidarity with the indefinite fast declared by Himanshu Kumar of Vanvasi Chetna Ashram demanding restoration of peace and just governance in Chattisgarh. We, at NAPM feel that this is a moment of soul-searching, not just for Himanshuji, as he declared, but more so for the conscientious citizens of this country and the rulers of our nation who have sworn to live up to the constitutional values.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;We salute and congratulate Himanshubhai for his resolute conviction in restoration of peace in the region inspite of the innumerable odds that the Chattisgarh Government, para-military forces and the Salwa Judum have brought his way. His ashram, painstakingly built over two decades could be broken but not his will to defend the adivasis&amp;rsquo; dignity, rights and resources. He could be issued restrain notices by the Collector but he could not be stopped from standing up for peace amidst the air of hostility and violence; questioning the burning of houses of adivasis, displacement, brutal assault, killing, rape and intimidation of any legal action.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;It is notable to observe how the same Chattisgarh Government reacted and dealt with Himanshuji differently when he was working on issues of health and education but took up cudgels against him the moment he challenged all these injustices and took a clear position on the indefensible human rights violations of adivasis. It is indeed a national shame that the Padayatra in Dantewada was not allowed to be carried out by the State Government which is trying all possible ways to screen off any independent assessment and critique of the &amp;lsquo;people&amp;rsquo;s war against terror&amp;rsquo; in the state.&amp;nbsp; If the state government is really interested in ending the cycle of violence and promoting respect for rule of law, it must immediately stop persecution of the real warriors of peace like Himanshuji and instead dialogue with him.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;We also express our deep concern on the increasing manner in which an internal strife is being fuelled by vested interests (with the State looking away) within the adivasi communities; whether in Chattisgarh, Orissa or Andhra Pradesh, while this is the moment in history when unity amongst adivasis is most essential if they are to resist the onslaught on their lives, livelihoods and natural resources. The biggest threat&#039; that India is facing today is not &amp;lsquo;internal security&amp;rsquo;. In fact the &amp;lsquo;internal insecurity&amp;rsquo; that the adivasis are facing from the State and corporate giants, preying upon their resources of the adivasis is the real national challenge to be addressed.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;It is high time the State takes a prompt decision to dismantle the privately armed militia; the Salwa Judum, which the Supreme Court and Planning Commission have also come down heavily on. We also sincerely urge the Prime Minister and the Home Minister to give a call to the nation that they are indeed for establishment of peace and have the sustained will to end impunity and restore rule of law. The ball is clearly in the &amp;lsquo;Court&amp;rsquo; of the &amp;lsquo;State&amp;rsquo; now. The earlier it dawns upon the State that voices like that of Himanshu are not the problem, but the solution and consults them to resolve the conflict, better will it be not just for the people, but also for the image of India in the eyes of the world as the largest democracy.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;Medha Patkar &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;Anand Mazgaonkar &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;P. 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                <p align="justify"><font >The National Alliance of Peoples&rsquo; movement (NAPM), an organization of dozens of grassroots movements and civil society groups all over India, has expressed full solidarity with noted Gandhian Himanshu Kumar of Vanvasi Chetna Ashram demanding restoration of peace and just governance in Chhattisgarh.</font> </p><p align="justify"><font >Himanshu Kumar has gone on an indefinite hunger strike at Dantewada in Chhattisgarh from Saturday December 26 amidst reports of government&rsquo;s preparation to launch an all out offensive against Maoists. Kumar has been critical of Government&rsquo;s counter insurgency actions particularly its operation &lsquo;Green Hunt&rsquo; to flush out Maoist&rsquo;s from the forest areas. Himanshu Kumar&rsquo;s Asram, painstakingly built over two decades was razed by the security forces some months back as part of the offensive despite nationwide opposition.&nbsp; </font></p><p align="justify"><font >While Kumar has said that his fast will be in true Gandhian style and it is meant for self purification. The NAPM has said in a statement that his is a movement for soul searching for all the conscious citizens of India. While talking to im4change.org, Kumar explained that though he has not put any demand forward, he wants the adivasis, who had earlier fled to Andhra Pradesh, should be brought back to Chattisgarh. He alleged that more than a lakh adivasis have migrated to Andhra Pradesh due to fear generated by the security forces. He wants that these adivasis should be provided all basic needs as per directions of the apex court. </font></p><p align="justify"><font >Mr. Kumar, a disciple of Vinoba Bhave, has been active in Baster area of Chhattisgarh for a long time. Of late he has been involved in peace campaigns in the area. Only a few days back his Padyatra (foot march) was stopped by the police. Security forces used force to prevent people from joining this peace march. The NAPM has said in the statement that the government uprooted his ashram despite the fact that he was working on issues of health and education and took the unjust action against him only because he took up clear positions against the human rights violations of the tribal people. &ldquo;If the State government is really interested in ending the cycle of violence and promoting respect for rule of law, it must immediately stop persecution of the real warriors of peace like Himanshuji and instead (open a) dialogue with him,&rdquo; the statement adds. The civil society organizations have also called for dismantling of the privately armed militias or Salva Judum.</font> </p><p align="justify"><font >The Press Release of NAPM is as follows:</font></p><p><font ></font></p><font ><img src="https://im4change.in/siteadmin/tinymce/uploaded/NAPM.bmp" alt="NAPM" width="125" height="125" /></font><font > <p align="justify">&nbsp;</p></font><p align="justify"><font >NATIONAL ALLIANCE OF PEOPLE'S MOVEMENTS<br /></font></p><p align="justify"><font >A Wing First Floor, Haji Habi Building, </font></p><p align="justify"><font >Naigaon Cross</font><font >&nbsp;</font><font >Road&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </font></p><p align="justify"><font >Dadar (E), Mumbai-400 014 Ph. No-2415 0529 E-mail: <a href="mailto:napmindia@gmail.com" title="mailto:napmindia@gmail.com">napmindia@gmail.com</a></font> </p><p align="justify"><font >Date: 28th December,&nbsp; 2009&nbsp;</font> </p><p align="justify"><font ><strong>NAPM expresses full solidarity with Himanshu&rsquo;s ongoing fast for peace and justice in Chattisgarh</strong></font> </p><p align="justify"><font ><em>Government must wake up to the reality and indispensability of initiating and sustaining democracy and peace in the region&nbsp;</em></font> </p><p align="justify"><font >The National Alliance of People&rsquo;s Movements expresses full solidarity with the indefinite fast declared by Himanshu Kumar of Vanvasi Chetna Ashram demanding restoration of peace and just governance in Chattisgarh. We, at NAPM feel that this is a moment of soul-searching, not just for Himanshuji, as he declared, but more so for the conscientious citizens of this country and the rulers of our nation who have sworn to live up to the constitutional values.&nbsp;</font> </p><p align="justify"><font >We salute and congratulate Himanshubhai for his resolute conviction in restoration of peace in the region inspite of the innumerable odds that the Chattisgarh Government, para-military forces and the Salwa Judum have brought his way. His ashram, painstakingly built over two decades could be broken but not his will to defend the adivasis&rsquo; dignity, rights and resources. He could be issued restrain notices by the Collector but he could not be stopped from standing up for peace amidst the air of hostility and violence; questioning the burning of houses of adivasis, displacement, brutal assault, killing, rape and intimidation of any legal action.&nbsp;</font> </p><p align="justify"><font >It is notable to observe how the same Chattisgarh Government reacted and dealt with Himanshuji differently when he was working on issues of health and education but took up cudgels against him the moment he challenged all these injustices and took a clear position on the indefensible human rights violations of adivasis. It is indeed a national shame that the Padayatra in Dantewada was not allowed to be carried out by the State Government which is trying all possible ways to screen off any independent assessment and critique of the &lsquo;people&rsquo;s war against terror&rsquo; in the state.&nbsp; If the state government is really interested in ending the cycle of violence and promoting respect for rule of law, it must immediately stop persecution of the real warriors of peace like Himanshuji and instead dialogue with him.&nbsp;</font> </p><p align="justify"><font >We also express our deep concern on the increasing manner in which an internal strife is being fuelled by vested interests (with the State looking away) within the adivasi communities; whether in Chattisgarh, Orissa or Andhra Pradesh, while this is the moment in history when unity amongst adivasis is most essential if they are to resist the onslaught on their lives, livelihoods and natural resources. The biggest threat' that India is facing today is not &lsquo;internal security&rsquo;. In fact the &lsquo;internal insecurity&rsquo; that the adivasis are facing from the State and corporate giants, preying upon their resources of the adivasis is the real national challenge to be addressed.&nbsp;</font> </p><p align="justify"><font >It is high time the State takes a prompt decision to dismantle the privately armed militia; the Salwa Judum, which the Supreme Court and Planning Commission have also come down heavily on. We also sincerely urge the Prime Minister and the Home Minister to give a call to the nation that they are indeed for establishment of peace and have the sustained will to end impunity and restore rule of law. The ball is clearly in the &lsquo;Court&rsquo; of the &lsquo;State&rsquo; now. The earlier it dawns upon the State that voices like that of Himanshu are not the problem, but the solution and consults them to resolve the conflict, better will it be not just for the people, but also for the image of India in the eyes of the world as the largest democracy.&nbsp;&nbsp;</font> </p><p align="justify"><font >Medha Patkar &nbsp;&nbsp;Anand Mazgaonkar &nbsp;&nbsp;P. Chennaiah &nbsp;Sandeep Pandey&nbsp;</font> </p><p align="justify"><font ><br /><em>For more about Himanshu Kumar and his campaigns, you may visit: </em></font></p><p align="justify"><font >'Chidambaram must visit Naxal-hit Chhattisgarh', Rediff.com, 23 December, 2009,</font> </p><p align="justify"><a href="http://news.rediff.com/report/2009/dec/23/chidambaram-must-visit-naxal-hit-chhatisgarh.htm" title="http://news.rediff.com/report/2009/dec/23/chidambaram-must-visit-naxal-hit-chhatisgarh.htm">http://news.rediff.com/report/2009/dec/23/chidambaram-must<br />-visit-naxal-hit-chhatisgarh.htm</a><font >&nbsp; </font></p><p align="justify"><font >'The level of violence has gone up tremendously in Chhattisgarh', Rediff.com, 23 December, 2009, </font></p><p align="justify"><a href="http://news.rediff.com/interview/2009/dec/23/binayak-sen-the-level-of-violence-has-gone-up.htm" title="http://news.rediff.com/interview/2009/dec/23/binayak-sen-the-level-of-violence-has-gone-up.htm">http://news.rediff.com/interview/2009/dec/23/binayak-sen-t<br />he-level-of-violence-has-gone-up.htm</a><font >&nbsp; </font></p><p align="justify"><br /><a href="http://tehelka.com/story_main42.asp?filename=Ne060609naxalism.asp" title="http://tehelka.com/story_main42.asp?filename=Ne060609naxalism.asp">http://tehelka.com/story_main42.asp?filename=Ne060609naxalism.asp</a><font > </font></p><p align="justify"><a href="http://www.mumbaimirror.com/article/3/20091213200912130151207916df6abd8/Cops-accused-of-beating-up-advocate.html" title="http://www.mumbaimirror.com/article/3/20091213200912130151207916df6abd8/Cops-accused-of-beating-up-advocate.html">http://www.mumbaimirror.com/article/3/20091213200912130151<br />207916df6abd8/Cops-accused-of-beating-up-advocate.html</a><font > </font></p><p align="justify"><a href="http://www.expressbuzz.com/edition/story.aspx?Title=The+bones+of+an+unending+trial&amp;artid=ND6jrnM5QpA=&amp;SectionID=f4OberbKin4=&amp;MainSectionID=f4OberbKin4=&amp;SEO=Bastar,+human+rights+violations,+pol%C2%ADice&amp;SectionName=cxWvYpmNp4fBHAeKn3LcnQ" title="http://www.expressbuzz.com/edition/story.aspx?Title=The+bones+of+an+unending+trial&amp;artid=ND6jrnM5QpA=&amp;SectionID=f4OberbKin4=&amp;MainSectionID=f4OberbKin4=&amp;SEO=Bastar,+human+rights+violations,+pol%C2%ADice&amp;SectionName=cxWvYpmNp4fBHAeKn3LcnQ">http://www.expressbuzz.com/edition/story.aspx?Title=The+bo<br />nes+of+an+unending+trial&amp;artid=ND6jrnM5QpA=&amp;Sectio<br />nID=f4OberbKin4=&amp;MainSectionID=f4OberbKin4=&amp;SEO=Ba<br />star,+human+rights+violations,+pol%C2%ADice&amp;SectionNam<br />e=cxWvYpmNp4fBHAeKn3LcnQ</a><font >== </font></p><p align="justify"><a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/All-for-justice-in-Chattisgarh/articleshow/5301829.cms" title="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/All-for-justice-in-Chattisgarh/articleshow/5301829.cms">http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/All-for-<br />justice-in-Chattisgarh/articleshow/5301829.cms</a><font > </font></p><p align="justify"><a href="http://www.charityfocus.org/blog/view.php?id=2089" title="http://www.charityfocus.org/blog/view.php?id=2089">http://www.charityfocus.org/blog/view.php?id=2089</a><font > </font></p><p align="justify"><a href="http://www.indianngos.com/education/audio/tribals_himanshukumar.asp" title="http://www.indianngos.com/education/audio/tribals_himanshukumar.asp">http://www.indianngos.com/education/audio/tribals_himanshu<br />kumar.asp</a><font > </font></p><p align="justify"><font ></font></p>               </font>
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;The National Alliance of Peoples&amp;rsquo; movement (NAPM), an organization of dozens of grassroots movements and civil society groups all over India, has expressed full solidarity with noted Gandhian Himanshu Kumar of Vanvasi Chetna Ashram demanding restoration of peace and just governance in Chhattisgarh.&lt;/font&gt; 
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;Himanshu Kumar has gone on an indefinite hunger strike at Dantewada in Chhattisgarh from Saturday December 26 amidst reports of government&amp;rsquo;s preparation to launch an all out offensive against Maoists. Kumar has been critical of Government&amp;rsquo;s counter insurgency actions particularly its operation &amp;lsquo;Green Hunt&amp;rsquo; to flush out Maoist&amp;rsquo;s from the forest areas. Himanshu Kumar&amp;rsquo;s Asram, painstakingly built over two decades was razed by the security forces some months back as part of the offensive despite nationwide opposition.&amp;nbsp; &lt;/font&gt;
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;While Kumar has said that his fast will be in true Gandhian style and it is meant for self purification. The NAPM has said in a statement that his is a movement for soul searching for all the conscious citizens of India. While talking to im4change.org, Kumar explained that though he has not put any demand forward, he wants the adivasis, who had earlier fled to Andhra Pradesh, should be brought back to Chattisgarh. He alleged that more than a lakh adivasis have migrated to Andhra Pradesh due to fear generated by the security forces. He wants that these adivasis should be provided all basic needs as per directions of the apex court. &lt;/font&gt;
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;Mr. Kumar, a disciple of Vinoba Bhave, has been active in Baster area of Chhattisgarh for a long time. Of late he has been involved in peace campaigns in the area. Only a few days back his Padyatra (foot march) was stopped by the police. Security forces used force to prevent people from joining this peace march. The NAPM has said in the statement that the government uprooted his ashram despite the fact that he was working on issues of health and education and took the unjust action against him only because he took up clear positions against the human rights violations of the tribal people. &amp;ldquo;If the State government is really interested in ending the cycle of violence and promoting respect for rule of law, it must immediately stop persecution of the real warriors of peace like Himanshuji and instead (open a) dialogue with him,&amp;rdquo; the statement adds. The civil society organizations have also called for dismantling of the privately armed militias or Salva Judum.&lt;/font&gt; 
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;The Press Release of NAPM is as follows:&lt;/font&gt;
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;Date: 28th December,&amp;nbsp; 2009&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; 
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;NAPM expresses full solidarity with Himanshu&amp;rsquo;s ongoing fast for peace and justice in Chattisgarh&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt; 
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;The National Alliance of People&amp;rsquo;s Movements expresses full solidarity with the indefinite fast declared by Himanshu Kumar of Vanvasi Chetna Ashram demanding restoration of peace and just governance in Chattisgarh. We, at NAPM feel that this is a moment of soul-searching, not just for Himanshuji, as he declared, but more so for the conscientious citizens of this country and the rulers of our nation who have sworn to live up to the constitutional values.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; 
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;We salute and congratulate Himanshubhai for his resolute conviction in restoration of peace in the region inspite of the innumerable odds that the Chattisgarh Government, para-military forces and the Salwa Judum have brought his way. His ashram, painstakingly built over two decades could be broken but not his will to defend the adivasis&amp;rsquo; dignity, rights and resources. He could be issued restrain notices by the Collector but he could not be stopped from standing up for peace amidst the air of hostility and violence; questioning the burning of houses of adivasis, displacement, brutal assault, killing, rape and intimidation of any legal action.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; 
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;It is notable to observe how the same Chattisgarh Government reacted and dealt with Himanshuji differently when he was working on issues of health and education but took up cudgels against him the moment he challenged all these injustices and took a clear position on the indefensible human rights violations of adivasis. It is indeed a national shame that the Padayatra in Dantewada was not allowed to be carried out by the State Government which is trying all possible ways to screen off any independent assessment and critique of the &amp;lsquo;people&amp;rsquo;s war against terror&amp;rsquo; in the state.&amp;nbsp; If the state government is really interested in ending the cycle of violence and promoting respect for rule of law, it must immediately stop persecution of the real warriors of peace like Himanshuji and instead dialogue with him.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; 
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;We also express our deep concern on the increasing manner in which an internal strife is being fuelled by vested interests (with the State looking away) within the adivasi communities; whether in Chattisgarh, Orissa or Andhra Pradesh, while this is the moment in history when unity amongst adivasis is most essential if they are to resist the onslaught on their lives, livelihoods and natural resources. The biggest threat&#039; that India is facing today is not &amp;lsquo;internal security&amp;rsquo;. In fact the &amp;lsquo;internal insecurity&amp;rsquo; that the adivasis are facing from the State and corporate giants, preying upon their resources of the adivasis is the real national challenge to be addressed.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; 
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;It is high time the State takes a prompt decision to dismantle the privately armed militia; the Salwa Judum, which the Supreme Court and Planning Commission have also come down heavily on. We also sincerely urge the Prime Minister and the Home Minister to give a call to the nation that they are indeed for establishment of peace and have the sustained will to end impunity and restore rule of law. The ball is clearly in the &amp;lsquo;Court&amp;rsquo; of the &amp;lsquo;State&amp;rsquo; now. The earlier it dawns upon the State that voices like that of Himanshu are not the problem, but the solution and consults them to resolve the conflict, better will it be not just for the people, but also for the image of India in the eyes of the world as the largest democracy.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; 
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;Medha Patkar &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;Anand Mazgaonkar &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;P. Chennaiah &amp;nbsp;Sandeep Pandey&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; 
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&#039;Chidambaram must visit Naxal-hit Chhattisgarh&#039;, Rediff.com, 23 December, 2009,&lt;/font&gt; 
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&#039;The level of violence has gone up tremendously in Chhattisgarh&#039;, Rediff.com, 23 December, 2009, &lt;/font&gt;
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&lt;a href=&quot;http://news.rediff.com/interview/2009/dec/23/binayak-sen-the-level-of-violence-has-gone-up.htm&quot;&gt;&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;http://news.rediff.com/interview/2009/dec/23/binayak-sen-the-level-of-violence-has-gone-up.htm&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;/font&gt;
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The National Alliance of Peoples&amp;rsquo; movement (NAPM), an organization of dozens of grassroots movements and civil society groups all over India, has expressed full solidarity with noted Gandhian Himanshu Kumar of Vanvasi Chetna Ashram demanding restoration of peace and just...&#039;,
	&#039;disp&#039; =&gt; &#039;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;The National Alliance of Peoples&amp;rsquo; movement (NAPM), an organization of dozens of grassroots movements and civil society groups all over India, has expressed full solidarity with noted Gandhian Himanshu Kumar of Vanvasi Chetna Ashram demanding restoration of peace and just governance in Chhattisgarh.&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;Himanshu Kumar has gone on an indefinite hunger strike at Dantewada in Chhattisgarh from Saturday December 26 amidst reports of government&amp;rsquo;s preparation to launch an all out offensive against Maoists. Kumar has been critical of Government&amp;rsquo;s counter insurgency actions particularly its operation &amp;lsquo;Green Hunt&amp;rsquo; to flush out Maoist&amp;rsquo;s from the forest areas. Himanshu Kumar&amp;rsquo;s Asram, painstakingly built over two decades was razed by the security forces some months back as part of the offensive despite nationwide opposition.&amp;nbsp; &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;While Kumar has said that his fast will be in true Gandhian style and it is meant for self purification. The NAPM has said in a statement that his is a movement for soul searching for all the conscious citizens of India. While talking to im4change.org, Kumar explained that though he has not put any demand forward, he wants the adivasis, who had earlier fled to Andhra Pradesh, should be brought back to Chattisgarh. He alleged that more than a lakh adivasis have migrated to Andhra Pradesh due to fear generated by the security forces. He wants that these adivasis should be provided all basic needs as per directions of the apex court. &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;Mr. Kumar, a disciple of Vinoba Bhave, has been active in Baster area of Chhattisgarh for a long time. Of late he has been involved in peace campaigns in the area. Only a few days back his Padyatra (foot march) was stopped by the police. Security forces used force to prevent people from joining this peace march. The NAPM has said in the statement that the government uprooted his ashram despite the fact that he was working on issues of health and education and took the unjust action against him only because he took up clear positions against the human rights violations of the tribal people. &amp;ldquo;If the State government is really interested in ending the cycle of violence and promoting respect for rule of law, it must immediately stop persecution of the real warriors of peace like Himanshuji and instead (open a) dialogue with him,&amp;rdquo; the statement adds. The civil society organizations have also called for dismantling of the privately armed militias or Salva Judum.&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;The Press Release of NAPM is as follows:&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;font &gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;font &gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://im4change.in/siteadmin/tinymce/uploaded/NAPM.bmp&quot; alt=&quot;NAPM&quot; width=&quot;125&quot; height=&quot;125&quot; /&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font &gt; &lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;NATIONAL ALLIANCE OF PEOPLE&#039;S MOVEMENTS&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;A Wing First Floor, Haji Habi Building, &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;Naigaon Cross&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font &gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font &gt;Road&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;Dadar (E), Mumbai-400 014 Ph. No-2415 0529 E-mail: &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:napmindia@gmail.com&quot; title=&quot;mailto:napmindia@gmail.com&quot;&gt;napmindia@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;Date: 28th December,&amp;nbsp; 2009&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;&lt;strong&gt;NAPM expresses full solidarity with Himanshu&amp;rsquo;s ongoing fast for peace and justice in Chattisgarh&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;&lt;em&gt;Government must wake up to the reality and indispensability of initiating and sustaining democracy and peace in the region&amp;nbsp;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;The National Alliance of People&amp;rsquo;s Movements expresses full solidarity with the indefinite fast declared by Himanshu Kumar of Vanvasi Chetna Ashram demanding restoration of peace and just governance in Chattisgarh. We, at NAPM feel that this is a moment of soul-searching, not just for Himanshuji, as he declared, but more so for the conscientious citizens of this country and the rulers of our nation who have sworn to live up to the constitutional values.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;We salute and congratulate Himanshubhai for his resolute conviction in restoration of peace in the region inspite of the innumerable odds that the Chattisgarh Government, para-military forces and the Salwa Judum have brought his way. His ashram, painstakingly built over two decades could be broken but not his will to defend the adivasis&amp;rsquo; dignity, rights and resources. He could be issued restrain notices by the Collector but he could not be stopped from standing up for peace amidst the air of hostility and violence; questioning the burning of houses of adivasis, displacement, brutal assault, killing, rape and intimidation of any legal action.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;It is notable to observe how the same Chattisgarh Government reacted and dealt with Himanshuji differently when he was working on issues of health and education but took up cudgels against him the moment he challenged all these injustices and took a clear position on the indefensible human rights violations of adivasis. It is indeed a national shame that the Padayatra in Dantewada was not allowed to be carried out by the State Government which is trying all possible ways to screen off any independent assessment and critique of the &amp;lsquo;people&amp;rsquo;s war against terror&amp;rsquo; in the state.&amp;nbsp; If the state government is really interested in ending the cycle of violence and promoting respect for rule of law, it must immediately stop persecution of the real warriors of peace like Himanshuji and instead dialogue with him.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;We also express our deep concern on the increasing manner in which an internal strife is being fuelled by vested interests (with the State looking away) within the adivasi communities; whether in Chattisgarh, Orissa or Andhra Pradesh, while this is the moment in history when unity amongst adivasis is most essential if they are to resist the onslaught on their lives, livelihoods and natural resources. The biggest threat&#039; that India is facing today is not &amp;lsquo;internal security&amp;rsquo;. In fact the &amp;lsquo;internal insecurity&amp;rsquo; that the adivasis are facing from the State and corporate giants, preying upon their resources of the adivasis is the real national challenge to be addressed.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;It is high time the State takes a prompt decision to dismantle the privately armed militia; the Salwa Judum, which the Supreme Court and Planning Commission have also come down heavily on. We also sincerely urge the Prime Minister and the Home Minister to give a call to the nation that they are indeed for establishment of peace and have the sustained will to end impunity and restore rule of law. The ball is clearly in the &amp;lsquo;Court&amp;rsquo; of the &amp;lsquo;State&amp;rsquo; now. The earlier it dawns upon the State that voices like that of Himanshu are not the problem, but the solution and consults them to resolve the conflict, better will it be not just for the people, but also for the image of India in the eyes of the world as the largest democracy.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;Medha Patkar &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;Anand Mazgaonkar &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;P. 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	&#039;title&#039; =&gt; &#039;Noted Gandhian goes on hunger strike&#039;,
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;The National Alliance of Peoples&amp;rsquo; movement (NAPM), an organization of dozens of grassroots movements and civil society groups all over India, has expressed full solidarity with noted Gandhian Himanshu Kumar of Vanvasi Chetna Ashram demanding restoration of peace and just governance in Chhattisgarh.&lt;/font&gt; 
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;Himanshu Kumar has gone on an indefinite hunger strike at Dantewada in Chhattisgarh from Saturday December 26 amidst reports of government&amp;rsquo;s preparation to launch an all out offensive against Maoists. Kumar has been critical of Government&amp;rsquo;s counter insurgency actions particularly its operation &amp;lsquo;Green Hunt&amp;rsquo; to flush out Maoist&amp;rsquo;s from the forest areas. Himanshu Kumar&amp;rsquo;s Asram, painstakingly built over two decades was razed by the security forces some months back as part of the offensive despite nationwide opposition.&amp;nbsp; &lt;/font&gt;
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;While Kumar has said that his fast will be in true Gandhian style and it is meant for self purification. The NAPM has said in a statement that his is a movement for soul searching for all the conscious citizens of India. While talking to im4change.org, Kumar explained that though he has not put any demand forward, he wants the adivasis, who had earlier fled to Andhra Pradesh, should be brought back to Chattisgarh. He alleged that more than a lakh adivasis have migrated to Andhra Pradesh due to fear generated by the security forces. He wants that these adivasis should be provided all basic needs as per directions of the apex court. &lt;/font&gt;
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;Mr. Kumar, a disciple of Vinoba Bhave, has been active in Baster area of Chhattisgarh for a long time. Of late he has been involved in peace campaigns in the area. Only a few days back his Padyatra (foot march) was stopped by the police. Security forces used force to prevent people from joining this peace march. The NAPM has said in the statement that the government uprooted his ashram despite the fact that he was working on issues of health and education and took the unjust action against him only because he took up clear positions against the human rights violations of the tribal people. &amp;ldquo;If the State government is really interested in ending the cycle of violence and promoting respect for rule of law, it must immediately stop persecution of the real warriors of peace like Himanshuji and instead (open a) dialogue with him,&amp;rdquo; the statement adds. The civil society organizations have also called for dismantling of the privately armed militias or Salva Judum.&lt;/font&gt; 
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;The Press Release of NAPM is as follows:&lt;/font&gt;
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;NATIONAL ALLIANCE OF PEOPLE&#039;S MOVEMENTS&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;A Wing First Floor, Haji Habi Building, &lt;/font&gt;
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;Naigaon Cross&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;Road&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &lt;/font&gt;
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;Dadar (E), Mumbai-400 014 Ph. No-2415 0529 E-mail: &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:napmindia@gmail.com&quot;&gt;napmindia@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/font&gt; 
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;Date: 28th December,&amp;nbsp; 2009&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; 
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;NAPM expresses full solidarity with Himanshu&amp;rsquo;s ongoing fast for peace and justice in Chattisgarh&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt; 
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;Government must wake up to the reality and indispensability of initiating and sustaining democracy and peace in the region&amp;nbsp;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/font&gt; 
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;The National Alliance of People&amp;rsquo;s Movements expresses full solidarity with the indefinite fast declared by Himanshu Kumar of Vanvasi Chetna Ashram demanding restoration of peace and just governance in Chattisgarh. We, at NAPM feel that this is a moment of soul-searching, not just for Himanshuji, as he declared, but more so for the conscientious citizens of this country and the rulers of our nation who have sworn to live up to the constitutional values.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; 
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;We salute and congratulate Himanshubhai for his resolute conviction in restoration of peace in the region inspite of the innumerable odds that the Chattisgarh Government, para-military forces and the Salwa Judum have brought his way. His ashram, painstakingly built over two decades could be broken but not his will to defend the adivasis&amp;rsquo; dignity, rights and resources. He could be issued restrain notices by the Collector but he could not be stopped from standing up for peace amidst the air of hostility and violence; questioning the burning of houses of adivasis, displacement, brutal assault, killing, rape and intimidation of any legal action.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; 
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;It is notable to observe how the same Chattisgarh Government reacted and dealt with Himanshuji differently when he was working on issues of health and education but took up cudgels against him the moment he challenged all these injustices and took a clear position on the indefensible human rights violations of adivasis. It is indeed a national shame that the Padayatra in Dantewada was not allowed to be carried out by the State Government which is trying all possible ways to screen off any independent assessment and critique of the &amp;lsquo;people&amp;rsquo;s war against terror&amp;rsquo; in the state.&amp;nbsp; If the state government is really interested in ending the cycle of violence and promoting respect for rule of law, it must immediately stop persecution of the real warriors of peace like Himanshuji and instead dialogue with him.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; 
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;We also express our deep concern on the increasing manner in which an internal strife is being fuelled by vested interests (with the State looking away) within the adivasi communities; whether in Chattisgarh, Orissa or Andhra Pradesh, while this is the moment in history when unity amongst adivasis is most essential if they are to resist the onslaught on their lives, livelihoods and natural resources. The biggest threat&#039; that India is facing today is not &amp;lsquo;internal security&amp;rsquo;. In fact the &amp;lsquo;internal insecurity&amp;rsquo; that the adivasis are facing from the State and corporate giants, preying upon their resources of the adivasis is the real national challenge to be addressed.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; 
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;It is high time the State takes a prompt decision to dismantle the privately armed militia; the Salwa Judum, which the Supreme Court and Planning Commission have also come down heavily on. We also sincerely urge the Prime Minister and the Home Minister to give a call to the nation that they are indeed for establishment of peace and have the sustained will to end impunity and restore rule of law. The ball is clearly in the &amp;lsquo;Court&amp;rsquo; of the &amp;lsquo;State&amp;rsquo; now. The earlier it dawns upon the State that voices like that of Himanshu are not the problem, but the solution and consults them to resolve the conflict, better will it be not just for the people, but also for the image of India in the eyes of the world as the largest democracy.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; 
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;Medha Patkar &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;Anand Mazgaonkar &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;P. Chennaiah &amp;nbsp;Sandeep Pandey&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; 
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&lt;em&gt;For more about Himanshu Kumar and his campaigns, you may visit: &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/font&gt;
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&#039;Chidambaram must visit Naxal-hit Chhattisgarh&#039;, Rediff.com, 23 December, 2009,&lt;/font&gt; 
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&#039;The level of violence has gone up tremendously in Chhattisgarh&#039;, Rediff.com, 23 December, 2009, &lt;/font&gt;
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The National Alliance of Peoples&amp;rsquo; movement (NAPM), an organization of dozens of grassroots movements and civil society groups all over India, has expressed full solidarity with noted Gandhian Himanshu Kumar of Vanvasi Chetna Ashram demanding restoration of peace and just...&#039;
$disp = &#039;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;The National Alliance of Peoples&amp;rsquo; movement (NAPM), an organization of dozens of grassroots movements and civil society groups all over India, has expressed full solidarity with noted Gandhian Himanshu Kumar of Vanvasi Chetna Ashram demanding restoration of peace and just governance in Chhattisgarh.&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;Himanshu Kumar has gone on an indefinite hunger strike at Dantewada in Chhattisgarh from Saturday December 26 amidst reports of government&amp;rsquo;s preparation to launch an all out offensive against Maoists. Kumar has been critical of Government&amp;rsquo;s counter insurgency actions particularly its operation &amp;lsquo;Green Hunt&amp;rsquo; to flush out Maoist&amp;rsquo;s from the forest areas. Himanshu Kumar&amp;rsquo;s Asram, painstakingly built over two decades was razed by the security forces some months back as part of the offensive despite nationwide opposition.&amp;nbsp; &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;While Kumar has said that his fast will be in true Gandhian style and it is meant for self purification. The NAPM has said in a statement that his is a movement for soul searching for all the conscious citizens of India. While talking to im4change.org, Kumar explained that though he has not put any demand forward, he wants the adivasis, who had earlier fled to Andhra Pradesh, should be brought back to Chattisgarh. He alleged that more than a lakh adivasis have migrated to Andhra Pradesh due to fear generated by the security forces. He wants that these adivasis should be provided all basic needs as per directions of the apex court. &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;Mr. Kumar, a disciple of Vinoba Bhave, has been active in Baster area of Chhattisgarh for a long time. Of late he has been involved in peace campaigns in the area. Only a few days back his Padyatra (foot march) was stopped by the police. Security forces used force to prevent people from joining this peace march. The NAPM has said in the statement that the government uprooted his ashram despite the fact that he was working on issues of health and education and took the unjust action against him only because he took up clear positions against the human rights violations of the tribal people. &amp;ldquo;If the State government is really interested in ending the cycle of violence and promoting respect for rule of law, it must immediately stop persecution of the real warriors of peace like Himanshuji and instead (open a) dialogue with him,&amp;rdquo; the statement adds. The civil society organizations have also called for dismantling of the privately armed militias or Salva Judum.&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;The Press Release of NAPM is as follows:&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;font &gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;font &gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://im4change.in/siteadmin/tinymce/uploaded/NAPM.bmp&quot; alt=&quot;NAPM&quot; width=&quot;125&quot; height=&quot;125&quot; /&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font &gt; &lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;NATIONAL ALLIANCE OF PEOPLE&#039;S MOVEMENTS&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;A Wing First Floor, Haji Habi Building, &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;Naigaon Cross&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font &gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font &gt;Road&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;Dadar (E), Mumbai-400 014 Ph. No-2415 0529 E-mail: &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:napmindia@gmail.com&quot; title=&quot;mailto:napmindia@gmail.com&quot;&gt;napmindia@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;Date: 28th December,&amp;nbsp; 2009&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;&lt;strong&gt;NAPM expresses full solidarity with Himanshu&amp;rsquo;s ongoing fast for peace and justice in Chattisgarh&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;&lt;em&gt;Government must wake up to the reality and indispensability of initiating and sustaining democracy and peace in the region&amp;nbsp;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;The National Alliance of People&amp;rsquo;s Movements expresses full solidarity with the indefinite fast declared by Himanshu Kumar of Vanvasi Chetna Ashram demanding restoration of peace and just governance in Chattisgarh. We, at NAPM feel that this is a moment of soul-searching, not just for Himanshuji, as he declared, but more so for the conscientious citizens of this country and the rulers of our nation who have sworn to live up to the constitutional values.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;We salute and congratulate Himanshubhai for his resolute conviction in restoration of peace in the region inspite of the innumerable odds that the Chattisgarh Government, para-military forces and the Salwa Judum have brought his way. His ashram, painstakingly built over two decades could be broken but not his will to defend the adivasis&amp;rsquo; dignity, rights and resources. He could be issued restrain notices by the Collector but he could not be stopped from standing up for peace amidst the air of hostility and violence; questioning the burning of houses of adivasis, displacement, brutal assault, killing, rape and intimidation of any legal action.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;It is notable to observe how the same Chattisgarh Government reacted and dealt with Himanshuji differently when he was working on issues of health and education but took up cudgels against him the moment he challenged all these injustices and took a clear position on the indefensible human rights violations of adivasis. It is indeed a national shame that the Padayatra in Dantewada was not allowed to be carried out by the State Government which is trying all possible ways to screen off any independent assessment and critique of the &amp;lsquo;people&amp;rsquo;s war against terror&amp;rsquo; in the state.&amp;nbsp; If the state government is really interested in ending the cycle of violence and promoting respect for rule of law, it must immediately stop persecution of the real warriors of peace like Himanshuji and instead dialogue with him.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;We also express our deep concern on the increasing manner in which an internal strife is being fuelled by vested interests (with the State looking away) within the adivasi communities; whether in Chattisgarh, Orissa or Andhra Pradesh, while this is the moment in history when unity amongst adivasis is most essential if they are to resist the onslaught on their lives, livelihoods and natural resources. The biggest threat&#039; that India is facing today is not &amp;lsquo;internal security&amp;rsquo;. In fact the &amp;lsquo;internal insecurity&amp;rsquo; that the adivasis are facing from the State and corporate giants, preying upon their resources of the adivasis is the real national challenge to be addressed.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;It is high time the State takes a prompt decision to dismantle the privately armed militia; the Salwa Judum, which the Supreme Court and Planning Commission have also come down heavily on. We also sincerely urge the Prime Minister and the Home Minister to give a call to the nation that they are indeed for establishment of peace and have the sustained will to end impunity and restore rule of law. The ball is clearly in the &amp;lsquo;Court&amp;rsquo; of the &amp;lsquo;State&amp;rsquo; now. The earlier it dawns upon the State that voices like that of Himanshu are not the problem, but the solution and consults them to resolve the conflict, better will it be not just for the people, but also for the image of India in the eyes of the world as the largest democracy.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;Medha Patkar &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;Anand Mazgaonkar &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;P. Chennaiah &amp;nbsp;Sandeep Pandey&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;em&gt;For more about Himanshu Kumar and his campaigns, you may visit: &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;&#039;Chidambaram must visit Naxal-hit Chhattisgarh&#039;, Rediff.com, 23 December, 2009,&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news.rediff.com/report/2009/dec/23/chidambaram-must-visit-naxal-hit-chhatisgarh.htm&quot; title=&quot;http://news.rediff.com/report/2009/dec/23/chidambaram-must-visit-naxal-hit-chhatisgarh.htm&quot;&gt;http://news.rediff.com/report/2009/dec/23/chidambaram-must&lt;br /&gt;-visit-naxal-hit-chhatisgarh.htm&lt;/a&gt;&lt;font &gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;&#039;The level of violence has gone up tremendously in Chhattisgarh&#039;, Rediff.com, 23 December, 2009, &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news.rediff.com/interview/2009/dec/23/binayak-sen-the-level-of-violence-has-gone-up.htm&quot; title=&quot;http://news.rediff.com/interview/2009/dec/23/binayak-sen-the-level-of-violence-has-gone-up.htm&quot;&gt;http://news.rediff.com/interview/2009/dec/23/binayak-sen-t&lt;br /&gt;he-level-of-violence-has-gone-up.htm&lt;/a&gt;&lt;font &gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tehelka.com/story_main42.asp?filename=Ne060609naxalism.asp&quot; title=&quot;http://tehelka.com/story_main42.asp?filename=Ne060609naxalism.asp&quot;&gt;http://tehelka.com/story_main42.asp?filename=Ne060609naxalism.asp&lt;/a&gt;&lt;font &gt; &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mumbaimirror.com/article/3/20091213200912130151207916df6abd8/Cops-accused-of-beating-up-advocate.html&quot; title=&quot;http://www.mumbaimirror.com/article/3/20091213200912130151207916df6abd8/Cops-accused-of-beating-up-advocate.html&quot;&gt;http://www.mumbaimirror.com/article/3/20091213200912130151&lt;br /&gt;207916df6abd8/Cops-accused-of-beating-up-advocate.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;font &gt; &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.expressbuzz.com/edition/story.aspx?Title=The+bones+of+an+unending+trial&amp;amp;artid=ND6jrnM5QpA=&amp;amp;SectionID=f4OberbKin4=&amp;amp;MainSectionID=f4OberbKin4=&amp;amp;SEO=Bastar,+human+rights+violations,+pol%C2%ADice&amp;amp;SectionName=cxWvYpmNp4fBHAeKn3LcnQ&quot; title=&quot;http://www.expressbuzz.com/edition/story.aspx?Title=The+bones+of+an+unending+trial&amp;amp;artid=ND6jrnM5QpA=&amp;amp;SectionID=f4OberbKin4=&amp;amp;MainSectionID=f4OberbKin4=&amp;amp;SEO=Bastar,+human+rights+violations,+pol%C2%ADice&amp;amp;SectionName=cxWvYpmNp4fBHAeKn3LcnQ&quot;&gt;http://www.expressbuzz.com/edition/story.aspx?Title=The+bo&lt;br /&gt;nes+of+an+unending+trial&amp;amp;artid=ND6jrnM5QpA=&amp;amp;Sectio&lt;br /&gt;nID=f4OberbKin4=&amp;amp;MainSectionID=f4OberbKin4=&amp;amp;SEO=Ba&lt;br /&gt;star,+human+rights+violations,+pol%C2%ADice&amp;amp;SectionNam&lt;br /&gt;e=cxWvYpmNp4fBHAeKn3LcnQ&lt;/a&gt;&lt;font &gt;== &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/All-for-justice-in-Chattisgarh/articleshow/5301829.cms&quot; title=&quot;http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/All-for-justice-in-Chattisgarh/articleshow/5301829.cms&quot;&gt;http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/All-for-&lt;br /&gt;justice-in-Chattisgarh/articleshow/5301829.cms&lt;/a&gt;&lt;font &gt; &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.charityfocus.org/blog/view.php?id=2089&quot; title=&quot;http://www.charityfocus.org/blog/view.php?id=2089&quot;&gt;http://www.charityfocus.org/blog/view.php?id=2089&lt;/a&gt;&lt;font &gt; &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.indianngos.com/education/audio/tribals_himanshukumar.asp&quot; title=&quot;http://www.indianngos.com/education/audio/tribals_himanshukumar.asp&quot;&gt;http://www.indianngos.com/education/audio/tribals_himanshu&lt;br /&gt;kumar.asp&lt;/a&gt;&lt;font &gt; &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#039;
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                <strong>Noted Gandhian goes on hunger strike</strong></h1>
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                <p align="justify"><font >The National Alliance of Peoples&rsquo; movement (NAPM), an organization of dozens of grassroots movements and civil society groups all over India, has expressed full solidarity with noted Gandhian Himanshu Kumar of Vanvasi Chetna Ashram demanding restoration of peace and just governance in Chhattisgarh.</font> </p><p align="justify"><font >Himanshu Kumar has gone on an indefinite hunger strike at Dantewada in Chhattisgarh from Saturday December 26 amidst reports of government&rsquo;s preparation to launch an all out offensive against Maoists. Kumar has been critical of Government&rsquo;s counter insurgency actions particularly its operation &lsquo;Green Hunt&rsquo; to flush out Maoist&rsquo;s from the forest areas. Himanshu Kumar&rsquo;s Asram, painstakingly built over two decades was razed by the security forces some months back as part of the offensive despite nationwide opposition.&nbsp; </font></p><p align="justify"><font >While Kumar has said that his fast will be in true Gandhian style and it is meant for self purification. The NAPM has said in a statement that his is a movement for soul searching for all the conscious citizens of India. While talking to im4change.org, Kumar explained that though he has not put any demand forward, he wants the adivasis, who had earlier fled to Andhra Pradesh, should be brought back to Chattisgarh. He alleged that more than a lakh adivasis have migrated to Andhra Pradesh due to fear generated by the security forces. He wants that these adivasis should be provided all basic needs as per directions of the apex court. </font></p><p align="justify"><font >Mr. Kumar, a disciple of Vinoba Bhave, has been active in Baster area of Chhattisgarh for a long time. Of late he has been involved in peace campaigns in the area. Only a few days back his Padyatra (foot march) was stopped by the police. Security forces used force to prevent people from joining this peace march. The NAPM has said in the statement that the government uprooted his ashram despite the fact that he was working on issues of health and education and took the unjust action against him only because he took up clear positions against the human rights violations of the tribal people. &ldquo;If the State government is really interested in ending the cycle of violence and promoting respect for rule of law, it must immediately stop persecution of the real warriors of peace like Himanshuji and instead (open a) dialogue with him,&rdquo; the statement adds. The civil society organizations have also called for dismantling of the privately armed militias or Salva Judum.</font> </p><p align="justify"><font >The Press Release of NAPM is as follows:</font></p><p><font ></font></p><font ><img src="https://im4change.in/siteadmin/tinymce/uploaded/NAPM.bmp" alt="NAPM" width="125" height="125" /></font><font > <p align="justify">&nbsp;</p></font><p align="justify"><font >NATIONAL ALLIANCE OF PEOPLE'S MOVEMENTS<br /></font></p><p align="justify"><font >A Wing First Floor, Haji Habi Building, </font></p><p align="justify"><font >Naigaon Cross</font><font >&nbsp;</font><font >Road&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </font></p><p align="justify"><font >Dadar (E), Mumbai-400 014 Ph. No-2415 0529 E-mail: <a href="mailto:napmindia@gmail.com" title="mailto:napmindia@gmail.com">napmindia@gmail.com</a></font> </p><p align="justify"><font >Date: 28th December,&nbsp; 2009&nbsp;</font> </p><p align="justify"><font ><strong>NAPM expresses full solidarity with Himanshu&rsquo;s ongoing fast for peace and justice in Chattisgarh</strong></font> </p><p align="justify"><font ><em>Government must wake up to the reality and indispensability of initiating and sustaining democracy and peace in the region&nbsp;</em></font> </p><p align="justify"><font >The National Alliance of People&rsquo;s Movements expresses full solidarity with the indefinite fast declared by Himanshu Kumar of Vanvasi Chetna Ashram demanding restoration of peace and just governance in Chattisgarh. We, at NAPM feel that this is a moment of soul-searching, not just for Himanshuji, as he declared, but more so for the conscientious citizens of this country and the rulers of our nation who have sworn to live up to the constitutional values.&nbsp;</font> </p><p align="justify"><font >We salute and congratulate Himanshubhai for his resolute conviction in restoration of peace in the region inspite of the innumerable odds that the Chattisgarh Government, para-military forces and the Salwa Judum have brought his way. His ashram, painstakingly built over two decades could be broken but not his will to defend the adivasis&rsquo; dignity, rights and resources. He could be issued restrain notices by the Collector but he could not be stopped from standing up for peace amidst the air of hostility and violence; questioning the burning of houses of adivasis, displacement, brutal assault, killing, rape and intimidation of any legal action.&nbsp;</font> </p><p align="justify"><font >It is notable to observe how the same Chattisgarh Government reacted and dealt with Himanshuji differently when he was working on issues of health and education but took up cudgels against him the moment he challenged all these injustices and took a clear position on the indefensible human rights violations of adivasis. It is indeed a national shame that the Padayatra in Dantewada was not allowed to be carried out by the State Government which is trying all possible ways to screen off any independent assessment and critique of the &lsquo;people&rsquo;s war against terror&rsquo; in the state.&nbsp; If the state government is really interested in ending the cycle of violence and promoting respect for rule of law, it must immediately stop persecution of the real warriors of peace like Himanshuji and instead dialogue with him.&nbsp;</font> </p><p align="justify"><font >We also express our deep concern on the increasing manner in which an internal strife is being fuelled by vested interests (with the State looking away) within the adivasi communities; whether in Chattisgarh, Orissa or Andhra Pradesh, while this is the moment in history when unity amongst adivasis is most essential if they are to resist the onslaught on their lives, livelihoods and natural resources. The biggest threat' that India is facing today is not &lsquo;internal security&rsquo;. In fact the &lsquo;internal insecurity&rsquo; that the adivasis are facing from the State and corporate giants, preying upon their resources of the adivasis is the real national challenge to be addressed.&nbsp;</font> </p><p align="justify"><font >It is high time the State takes a prompt decision to dismantle the privately armed militia; the Salwa Judum, which the Supreme Court and Planning Commission have also come down heavily on. We also sincerely urge the Prime Minister and the Home Minister to give a call to the nation that they are indeed for establishment of peace and have the sustained will to end impunity and restore rule of law. The ball is clearly in the &lsquo;Court&rsquo; of the &lsquo;State&rsquo; now. The earlier it dawns upon the State that voices like that of Himanshu are not the problem, but the solution and consults them to resolve the conflict, better will it be not just for the people, but also for the image of India in the eyes of the world as the largest democracy.&nbsp;&nbsp;</font> </p><p align="justify"><font >Medha Patkar &nbsp;&nbsp;Anand Mazgaonkar &nbsp;&nbsp;P. Chennaiah &nbsp;Sandeep Pandey&nbsp;</font> </p><p align="justify"><font ><br /><em>For more about Himanshu Kumar and his campaigns, you may visit: </em></font></p><p align="justify"><font >'Chidambaram must visit Naxal-hit Chhattisgarh', Rediff.com, 23 December, 2009,</font> </p><p align="justify"><a href="http://news.rediff.com/report/2009/dec/23/chidambaram-must-visit-naxal-hit-chhatisgarh.htm" title="http://news.rediff.com/report/2009/dec/23/chidambaram-must-visit-naxal-hit-chhatisgarh.htm">http://news.rediff.com/report/2009/dec/23/chidambaram-must<br />-visit-naxal-hit-chhatisgarh.htm</a><font >&nbsp; </font></p><p align="justify"><font >'The level of violence has gone up tremendously in Chhattisgarh', Rediff.com, 23 December, 2009, </font></p><p align="justify"><a href="http://news.rediff.com/interview/2009/dec/23/binayak-sen-the-level-of-violence-has-gone-up.htm" title="http://news.rediff.com/interview/2009/dec/23/binayak-sen-the-level-of-violence-has-gone-up.htm">http://news.rediff.com/interview/2009/dec/23/binayak-sen-t<br />he-level-of-violence-has-gone-up.htm</a><font >&nbsp; </font></p><p align="justify"><br /><a href="http://tehelka.com/story_main42.asp?filename=Ne060609naxalism.asp" title="http://tehelka.com/story_main42.asp?filename=Ne060609naxalism.asp">http://tehelka.com/story_main42.asp?filename=Ne060609naxalism.asp</a><font > </font></p><p align="justify"><a href="http://www.mumbaimirror.com/article/3/20091213200912130151207916df6abd8/Cops-accused-of-beating-up-advocate.html" title="http://www.mumbaimirror.com/article/3/20091213200912130151207916df6abd8/Cops-accused-of-beating-up-advocate.html">http://www.mumbaimirror.com/article/3/20091213200912130151<br />207916df6abd8/Cops-accused-of-beating-up-advocate.html</a><font > </font></p><p align="justify"><a href="http://www.expressbuzz.com/edition/story.aspx?Title=The+bones+of+an+unending+trial&amp;artid=ND6jrnM5QpA=&amp;SectionID=f4OberbKin4=&amp;MainSectionID=f4OberbKin4=&amp;SEO=Bastar,+human+rights+violations,+pol%C2%ADice&amp;SectionName=cxWvYpmNp4fBHAeKn3LcnQ" title="http://www.expressbuzz.com/edition/story.aspx?Title=The+bones+of+an+unending+trial&amp;artid=ND6jrnM5QpA=&amp;SectionID=f4OberbKin4=&amp;MainSectionID=f4OberbKin4=&amp;SEO=Bastar,+human+rights+violations,+pol%C2%ADice&amp;SectionName=cxWvYpmNp4fBHAeKn3LcnQ">http://www.expressbuzz.com/edition/story.aspx?Title=The+bo<br />nes+of+an+unending+trial&amp;artid=ND6jrnM5QpA=&amp;Sectio<br />nID=f4OberbKin4=&amp;MainSectionID=f4OberbKin4=&amp;SEO=Ba<br />star,+human+rights+violations,+pol%C2%ADice&amp;SectionNam<br />e=cxWvYpmNp4fBHAeKn3LcnQ</a><font >== </font></p><p align="justify"><a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/All-for-justice-in-Chattisgarh/articleshow/5301829.cms" title="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/All-for-justice-in-Chattisgarh/articleshow/5301829.cms">http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/All-for-<br />justice-in-Chattisgarh/articleshow/5301829.cms</a><font > </font></p><p align="justify"><a href="http://www.charityfocus.org/blog/view.php?id=2089" title="http://www.charityfocus.org/blog/view.php?id=2089">http://www.charityfocus.org/blog/view.php?id=2089</a><font > </font></p><p align="justify"><a href="http://www.indianngos.com/education/audio/tribals_himanshukumar.asp" title="http://www.indianngos.com/education/audio/tribals_himanshukumar.asp">http://www.indianngos.com/education/audio/tribals_himanshu<br />kumar.asp</a><font > </font></p><p align="justify"><font ></font></p>               </font>
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;The National Alliance of Peoples&amp;rsquo; movement (NAPM), an organization of dozens of grassroots movements and civil society groups all over India, has expressed full solidarity with noted Gandhian Himanshu Kumar of Vanvasi Chetna Ashram demanding restoration of peace and just governance in Chhattisgarh.&lt;/font&gt; 
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;Himanshu Kumar has gone on an indefinite hunger strike at Dantewada in Chhattisgarh from Saturday December 26 amidst reports of government&amp;rsquo;s preparation to launch an all out offensive against Maoists. Kumar has been critical of Government&amp;rsquo;s counter insurgency actions particularly its operation &amp;lsquo;Green Hunt&amp;rsquo; to flush out Maoist&amp;rsquo;s from the forest areas. Himanshu Kumar&amp;rsquo;s Asram, painstakingly built over two decades was razed by the security forces some months back as part of the offensive despite nationwide opposition.&amp;nbsp; &lt;/font&gt;
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;While Kumar has said that his fast will be in true Gandhian style and it is meant for self purification. The NAPM has said in a statement that his is a movement for soul searching for all the conscious citizens of India. While talking to im4change.org, Kumar explained that though he has not put any demand forward, he wants the adivasis, who had earlier fled to Andhra Pradesh, should be brought back to Chattisgarh. He alleged that more than a lakh adivasis have migrated to Andhra Pradesh due to fear generated by the security forces. He wants that these adivasis should be provided all basic needs as per directions of the apex court. &lt;/font&gt;
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;Mr. Kumar, a disciple of Vinoba Bhave, has been active in Baster area of Chhattisgarh for a long time. Of late he has been involved in peace campaigns in the area. Only a few days back his Padyatra (foot march) was stopped by the police. Security forces used force to prevent people from joining this peace march. The NAPM has said in the statement that the government uprooted his ashram despite the fact that he was working on issues of health and education and took the unjust action against him only because he took up clear positions against the human rights violations of the tribal people. &amp;ldquo;If the State government is really interested in ending the cycle of violence and promoting respect for rule of law, it must immediately stop persecution of the real warriors of peace like Himanshuji and instead (open a) dialogue with him,&amp;rdquo; the statement adds. The civil society organizations have also called for dismantling of the privately armed militias or Salva Judum.&lt;/font&gt; 
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;The Press Release of NAPM is as follows:&lt;/font&gt;
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;Dadar (E), Mumbai-400 014 Ph. No-2415 0529 E-mail: &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:napmindia@gmail.com&quot;&gt;napmindia@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/font&gt; 
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;Date: 28th December,&amp;nbsp; 2009&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; 
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;NAPM expresses full solidarity with Himanshu&amp;rsquo;s ongoing fast for peace and justice in Chattisgarh&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt; 
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;Government must wake up to the reality and indispensability of initiating and sustaining democracy and peace in the region&amp;nbsp;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/font&gt; 
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;The National Alliance of People&amp;rsquo;s Movements expresses full solidarity with the indefinite fast declared by Himanshu Kumar of Vanvasi Chetna Ashram demanding restoration of peace and just governance in Chattisgarh. We, at NAPM feel that this is a moment of soul-searching, not just for Himanshuji, as he declared, but more so for the conscientious citizens of this country and the rulers of our nation who have sworn to live up to the constitutional values.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; 
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;We salute and congratulate Himanshubhai for his resolute conviction in restoration of peace in the region inspite of the innumerable odds that the Chattisgarh Government, para-military forces and the Salwa Judum have brought his way. His ashram, painstakingly built over two decades could be broken but not his will to defend the adivasis&amp;rsquo; dignity, rights and resources. He could be issued restrain notices by the Collector but he could not be stopped from standing up for peace amidst the air of hostility and violence; questioning the burning of houses of adivasis, displacement, brutal assault, killing, rape and intimidation of any legal action.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; 
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;It is notable to observe how the same Chattisgarh Government reacted and dealt with Himanshuji differently when he was working on issues of health and education but took up cudgels against him the moment he challenged all these injustices and took a clear position on the indefensible human rights violations of adivasis. It is indeed a national shame that the Padayatra in Dantewada was not allowed to be carried out by the State Government which is trying all possible ways to screen off any independent assessment and critique of the &amp;lsquo;people&amp;rsquo;s war against terror&amp;rsquo; in the state.&amp;nbsp; If the state government is really interested in ending the cycle of violence and promoting respect for rule of law, it must immediately stop persecution of the real warriors of peace like Himanshuji and instead dialogue with him.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; 
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;We also express our deep concern on the increasing manner in which an internal strife is being fuelled by vested interests (with the State looking away) within the adivasi communities; whether in Chattisgarh, Orissa or Andhra Pradesh, while this is the moment in history when unity amongst adivasis is most essential if they are to resist the onslaught on their lives, livelihoods and natural resources. The biggest threat&#039; that India is facing today is not &amp;lsquo;internal security&amp;rsquo;. In fact the &amp;lsquo;internal insecurity&amp;rsquo; that the adivasis are facing from the State and corporate giants, preying upon their resources of the adivasis is the real national challenge to be addressed.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; 
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;It is high time the State takes a prompt decision to dismantle the privately armed militia; the Salwa Judum, which the Supreme Court and Planning Commission have also come down heavily on. We also sincerely urge the Prime Minister and the Home Minister to give a call to the nation that they are indeed for establishment of peace and have the sustained will to end impunity and restore rule of law. The ball is clearly in the &amp;lsquo;Court&amp;rsquo; of the &amp;lsquo;State&amp;rsquo; now. The earlier it dawns upon the State that voices like that of Himanshu are not the problem, but the solution and consults them to resolve the conflict, better will it be not just for the people, but also for the image of India in the eyes of the world as the largest democracy.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; 
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;Medha Patkar &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;Anand Mazgaonkar &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;P. Chennaiah &amp;nbsp;Sandeep Pandey&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; 
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&lt;em&gt;For more about Himanshu Kumar and his campaigns, you may visit: &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/font&gt;
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&#039;Chidambaram must visit Naxal-hit Chhattisgarh&#039;, Rediff.com, 23 December, 2009,&lt;/font&gt; 
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&lt;a href=&quot;http://news.rediff.com/report/2009/dec/23/chidambaram-must-visit-naxal-hit-chhatisgarh.htm&quot;&gt;&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;http://news.rediff.com/report/2009/dec/23/chidambaram-must-visit-naxal-hit-chhatisgarh.htm&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;/font&gt;
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&#039;The level of violence has gone up tremendously in Chhattisgarh&#039;, Rediff.com, 23 December, 2009, &lt;/font&gt;
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&lt;a href=&quot;http://news.rediff.com/interview/2009/dec/23/binayak-sen-the-level-of-violence-has-gone-up.htm&quot;&gt;&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;http://news.rediff.com/interview/2009/dec/23/binayak-sen-the-level-of-violence-has-gone-up.htm&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;/font&gt;
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The National Alliance of Peoples&amp;rsquo; movement (NAPM), an organization of dozens of grassroots movements and civil society groups all over India, has expressed full solidarity with noted Gandhian Himanshu Kumar of Vanvasi Chetna Ashram demanding restoration of peace and just...&#039;,
	&#039;disp&#039; =&gt; &#039;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;The National Alliance of Peoples&amp;rsquo; movement (NAPM), an organization of dozens of grassroots movements and civil society groups all over India, has expressed full solidarity with noted Gandhian Himanshu Kumar of Vanvasi Chetna Ashram demanding restoration of peace and just governance in Chhattisgarh.&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;Himanshu Kumar has gone on an indefinite hunger strike at Dantewada in Chhattisgarh from Saturday December 26 amidst reports of government&amp;rsquo;s preparation to launch an all out offensive against Maoists. Kumar has been critical of Government&amp;rsquo;s counter insurgency actions particularly its operation &amp;lsquo;Green Hunt&amp;rsquo; to flush out Maoist&amp;rsquo;s from the forest areas. Himanshu Kumar&amp;rsquo;s Asram, painstakingly built over two decades was razed by the security forces some months back as part of the offensive despite nationwide opposition.&amp;nbsp; &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;While Kumar has said that his fast will be in true Gandhian style and it is meant for self purification. The NAPM has said in a statement that his is a movement for soul searching for all the conscious citizens of India. While talking to im4change.org, Kumar explained that though he has not put any demand forward, he wants the adivasis, who had earlier fled to Andhra Pradesh, should be brought back to Chattisgarh. He alleged that more than a lakh adivasis have migrated to Andhra Pradesh due to fear generated by the security forces. He wants that these adivasis should be provided all basic needs as per directions of the apex court. &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;Mr. Kumar, a disciple of Vinoba Bhave, has been active in Baster area of Chhattisgarh for a long time. Of late he has been involved in peace campaigns in the area. Only a few days back his Padyatra (foot march) was stopped by the police. Security forces used force to prevent people from joining this peace march. The NAPM has said in the statement that the government uprooted his ashram despite the fact that he was working on issues of health and education and took the unjust action against him only because he took up clear positions against the human rights violations of the tribal people. &amp;ldquo;If the State government is really interested in ending the cycle of violence and promoting respect for rule of law, it must immediately stop persecution of the real warriors of peace like Himanshuji and instead (open a) dialogue with him,&amp;rdquo; the statement adds. The civil society organizations have also called for dismantling of the privately armed militias or Salva Judum.&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;The Press Release of NAPM is as follows:&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;font &gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;font &gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://im4change.in/siteadmin/tinymce/uploaded/NAPM.bmp&quot; alt=&quot;NAPM&quot; width=&quot;125&quot; height=&quot;125&quot; /&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font &gt; &lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;NATIONAL ALLIANCE OF PEOPLE&#039;S MOVEMENTS&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;A Wing First Floor, Haji Habi Building, &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;Naigaon Cross&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font &gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font &gt;Road&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;Dadar (E), Mumbai-400 014 Ph. No-2415 0529 E-mail: &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:napmindia@gmail.com&quot; title=&quot;mailto:napmindia@gmail.com&quot;&gt;napmindia@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;Date: 28th December,&amp;nbsp; 2009&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;&lt;strong&gt;NAPM expresses full solidarity with Himanshu&amp;rsquo;s ongoing fast for peace and justice in Chattisgarh&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;&lt;em&gt;Government must wake up to the reality and indispensability of initiating and sustaining democracy and peace in the region&amp;nbsp;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;The National Alliance of People&amp;rsquo;s Movements expresses full solidarity with the indefinite fast declared by Himanshu Kumar of Vanvasi Chetna Ashram demanding restoration of peace and just governance in Chattisgarh. We, at NAPM feel that this is a moment of soul-searching, not just for Himanshuji, as he declared, but more so for the conscientious citizens of this country and the rulers of our nation who have sworn to live up to the constitutional values.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;We salute and congratulate Himanshubhai for his resolute conviction in restoration of peace in the region inspite of the innumerable odds that the Chattisgarh Government, para-military forces and the Salwa Judum have brought his way. His ashram, painstakingly built over two decades could be broken but not his will to defend the adivasis&amp;rsquo; dignity, rights and resources. He could be issued restrain notices by the Collector but he could not be stopped from standing up for peace amidst the air of hostility and violence; questioning the burning of houses of adivasis, displacement, brutal assault, killing, rape and intimidation of any legal action.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;It is notable to observe how the same Chattisgarh Government reacted and dealt with Himanshuji differently when he was working on issues of health and education but took up cudgels against him the moment he challenged all these injustices and took a clear position on the indefensible human rights violations of adivasis. It is indeed a national shame that the Padayatra in Dantewada was not allowed to be carried out by the State Government which is trying all possible ways to screen off any independent assessment and critique of the &amp;lsquo;people&amp;rsquo;s war against terror&amp;rsquo; in the state.&amp;nbsp; If the state government is really interested in ending the cycle of violence and promoting respect for rule of law, it must immediately stop persecution of the real warriors of peace like Himanshuji and instead dialogue with him.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;We also express our deep concern on the increasing manner in which an internal strife is being fuelled by vested interests (with the State looking away) within the adivasi communities; whether in Chattisgarh, Orissa or Andhra Pradesh, while this is the moment in history when unity amongst adivasis is most essential if they are to resist the onslaught on their lives, livelihoods and natural resources. The biggest threat&#039; that India is facing today is not &amp;lsquo;internal security&amp;rsquo;. In fact the &amp;lsquo;internal insecurity&amp;rsquo; that the adivasis are facing from the State and corporate giants, preying upon their resources of the adivasis is the real national challenge to be addressed.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;It is high time the State takes a prompt decision to dismantle the privately armed militia; the Salwa Judum, which the Supreme Court and Planning Commission have also come down heavily on. We also sincerely urge the Prime Minister and the Home Minister to give a call to the nation that they are indeed for establishment of peace and have the sustained will to end impunity and restore rule of law. The ball is clearly in the &amp;lsquo;Court&amp;rsquo; of the &amp;lsquo;State&amp;rsquo; now. The earlier it dawns upon the State that voices like that of Himanshu are not the problem, but the solution and consults them to resolve the conflict, better will it be not just for the people, but also for the image of India in the eyes of the world as the largest democracy.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;Medha Patkar &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;Anand Mazgaonkar &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;P. 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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;The National Alliance of Peoples&amp;rsquo; movement (NAPM), an organization of dozens of grassroots movements and civil society groups all over India, has expressed full solidarity with noted Gandhian Himanshu Kumar of Vanvasi Chetna Ashram demanding restoration of peace and just governance in Chhattisgarh.&lt;/font&gt; 
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;Himanshu Kumar has gone on an indefinite hunger strike at Dantewada in Chhattisgarh from Saturday December 26 amidst reports of government&amp;rsquo;s preparation to launch an all out offensive against Maoists. Kumar has been critical of Government&amp;rsquo;s counter insurgency actions particularly its operation &amp;lsquo;Green Hunt&amp;rsquo; to flush out Maoist&amp;rsquo;s from the forest areas. Himanshu Kumar&amp;rsquo;s Asram, painstakingly built over two decades was razed by the security forces some months back as part of the offensive despite nationwide opposition.&amp;nbsp; &lt;/font&gt;
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;While Kumar has said that his fast will be in true Gandhian style and it is meant for self purification. The NAPM has said in a statement that his is a movement for soul searching for all the conscious citizens of India. While talking to im4change.org, Kumar explained that though he has not put any demand forward, he wants the adivasis, who had earlier fled to Andhra Pradesh, should be brought back to Chattisgarh. He alleged that more than a lakh adivasis have migrated to Andhra Pradesh due to fear generated by the security forces. He wants that these adivasis should be provided all basic needs as per directions of the apex court. &lt;/font&gt;
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;Mr. Kumar, a disciple of Vinoba Bhave, has been active in Baster area of Chhattisgarh for a long time. Of late he has been involved in peace campaigns in the area. Only a few days back his Padyatra (foot march) was stopped by the police. Security forces used force to prevent people from joining this peace march. The NAPM has said in the statement that the government uprooted his ashram despite the fact that he was working on issues of health and education and took the unjust action against him only because he took up clear positions against the human rights violations of the tribal people. &amp;ldquo;If the State government is really interested in ending the cycle of violence and promoting respect for rule of law, it must immediately stop persecution of the real warriors of peace like Himanshuji and instead (open a) dialogue with him,&amp;rdquo; the statement adds. The civil society organizations have also called for dismantling of the privately armed militias or Salva Judum.&lt;/font&gt; 
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;The Press Release of NAPM is as follows:&lt;/font&gt;
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;Date: 28th December,&amp;nbsp; 2009&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; 
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;NAPM expresses full solidarity with Himanshu&amp;rsquo;s ongoing fast for peace and justice in Chattisgarh&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt; 
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;Government must wake up to the reality and indispensability of initiating and sustaining democracy and peace in the region&amp;nbsp;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/font&gt; 
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;The National Alliance of People&amp;rsquo;s Movements expresses full solidarity with the indefinite fast declared by Himanshu Kumar of Vanvasi Chetna Ashram demanding restoration of peace and just governance in Chattisgarh. We, at NAPM feel that this is a moment of soul-searching, not just for Himanshuji, as he declared, but more so for the conscientious citizens of this country and the rulers of our nation who have sworn to live up to the constitutional values.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; 
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;We salute and congratulate Himanshubhai for his resolute conviction in restoration of peace in the region inspite of the innumerable odds that the Chattisgarh Government, para-military forces and the Salwa Judum have brought his way. His ashram, painstakingly built over two decades could be broken but not his will to defend the adivasis&amp;rsquo; dignity, rights and resources. He could be issued restrain notices by the Collector but he could not be stopped from standing up for peace amidst the air of hostility and violence; questioning the burning of houses of adivasis, displacement, brutal assault, killing, rape and intimidation of any legal action.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; 
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;It is notable to observe how the same Chattisgarh Government reacted and dealt with Himanshuji differently when he was working on issues of health and education but took up cudgels against him the moment he challenged all these injustices and took a clear position on the indefensible human rights violations of adivasis. It is indeed a national shame that the Padayatra in Dantewada was not allowed to be carried out by the State Government which is trying all possible ways to screen off any independent assessment and critique of the &amp;lsquo;people&amp;rsquo;s war against terror&amp;rsquo; in the state.&amp;nbsp; If the state government is really interested in ending the cycle of violence and promoting respect for rule of law, it must immediately stop persecution of the real warriors of peace like Himanshuji and instead dialogue with him.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; 
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;We also express our deep concern on the increasing manner in which an internal strife is being fuelled by vested interests (with the State looking away) within the adivasi communities; whether in Chattisgarh, Orissa or Andhra Pradesh, while this is the moment in history when unity amongst adivasis is most essential if they are to resist the onslaught on their lives, livelihoods and natural resources. The biggest threat&#039; that India is facing today is not &amp;lsquo;internal security&amp;rsquo;. In fact the &amp;lsquo;internal insecurity&amp;rsquo; that the adivasis are facing from the State and corporate giants, preying upon their resources of the adivasis is the real national challenge to be addressed.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; 
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;It is high time the State takes a prompt decision to dismantle the privately armed militia; the Salwa Judum, which the Supreme Court and Planning Commission have also come down heavily on. We also sincerely urge the Prime Minister and the Home Minister to give a call to the nation that they are indeed for establishment of peace and have the sustained will to end impunity and restore rule of law. The ball is clearly in the &amp;lsquo;Court&amp;rsquo; of the &amp;lsquo;State&amp;rsquo; now. The earlier it dawns upon the State that voices like that of Himanshu are not the problem, but the solution and consults them to resolve the conflict, better will it be not just for the people, but also for the image of India in the eyes of the world as the largest democracy.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; 
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;Medha Patkar &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;Anand Mazgaonkar &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;P. Chennaiah &amp;nbsp;Sandeep Pandey&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; 
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&#039;Chidambaram must visit Naxal-hit Chhattisgarh&#039;, Rediff.com, 23 December, 2009,&lt;/font&gt; 
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&lt;font face=&quot;arial,helvetica,sans-serif&quot; size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&#039;The level of violence has gone up tremendously in Chhattisgarh&#039;, Rediff.com, 23 December, 2009, &lt;/font&gt;
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The National Alliance of Peoples&amp;rsquo; movement (NAPM), an organization of dozens of grassroots movements and civil society groups all over India, has expressed full solidarity with noted Gandhian Himanshu Kumar of Vanvasi Chetna Ashram demanding restoration of peace and just...&#039;
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Himanshu Kumar&amp;rsquo;s Asram, painstakingly built over two decades was razed by the security forces some months back as part of the offensive despite nationwide opposition.&amp;nbsp; &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;While Kumar has said that his fast will be in true Gandhian style and it is meant for self purification. The NAPM has said in a statement that his is a movement for soul searching for all the conscious citizens of India. While talking to im4change.org, Kumar explained that though he has not put any demand forward, he wants the adivasis, who had earlier fled to Andhra Pradesh, should be brought back to Chattisgarh. He alleged that more than a lakh adivasis have migrated to Andhra Pradesh due to fear generated by the security forces. He wants that these adivasis should be provided all basic needs as per directions of the apex court. &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;Mr. Kumar, a disciple of Vinoba Bhave, has been active in Baster area of Chhattisgarh for a long time. Of late he has been involved in peace campaigns in the area. Only a few days back his Padyatra (foot march) was stopped by the police. Security forces used force to prevent people from joining this peace march. The NAPM has said in the statement that the government uprooted his ashram despite the fact that he was working on issues of health and education and took the unjust action against him only because he took up clear positions against the human rights violations of the tribal people. &amp;ldquo;If the State government is really interested in ending the cycle of violence and promoting respect for rule of law, it must immediately stop persecution of the real warriors of peace like Himanshuji and instead (open a) dialogue with him,&amp;rdquo; the statement adds. The civil society organizations have also called for dismantling of the privately armed militias or Salva Judum.&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;The Press Release of NAPM is as follows:&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;font &gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;font &gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https://im4change.in/siteadmin/tinymce/uploaded/NAPM.bmp&quot; alt=&quot;NAPM&quot; width=&quot;125&quot; height=&quot;125&quot; /&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font &gt; &lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;NATIONAL ALLIANCE OF PEOPLE&#039;S MOVEMENTS&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;A Wing First Floor, Haji Habi Building, &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;Naigaon Cross&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font &gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font &gt;Road&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;Dadar (E), Mumbai-400 014 Ph. No-2415 0529 E-mail: &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:napmindia@gmail.com&quot; title=&quot;mailto:napmindia@gmail.com&quot;&gt;napmindia@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;Date: 28th December,&amp;nbsp; 2009&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;&lt;strong&gt;NAPM expresses full solidarity with Himanshu&amp;rsquo;s ongoing fast for peace and justice in Chattisgarh&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;&lt;em&gt;Government must wake up to the reality and indispensability of initiating and sustaining democracy and peace in the region&amp;nbsp;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;The National Alliance of People&amp;rsquo;s Movements expresses full solidarity with the indefinite fast declared by Himanshu Kumar of Vanvasi Chetna Ashram demanding restoration of peace and just governance in Chattisgarh. We, at NAPM feel that this is a moment of soul-searching, not just for Himanshuji, as he declared, but more so for the conscientious citizens of this country and the rulers of our nation who have sworn to live up to the constitutional values.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;We salute and congratulate Himanshubhai for his resolute conviction in restoration of peace in the region inspite of the innumerable odds that the Chattisgarh Government, para-military forces and the Salwa Judum have brought his way. His ashram, painstakingly built over two decades could be broken but not his will to defend the adivasis&amp;rsquo; dignity, rights and resources. He could be issued restrain notices by the Collector but he could not be stopped from standing up for peace amidst the air of hostility and violence; questioning the burning of houses of adivasis, displacement, brutal assault, killing, rape and intimidation of any legal action.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;It is notable to observe how the same Chattisgarh Government reacted and dealt with Himanshuji differently when he was working on issues of health and education but took up cudgels against him the moment he challenged all these injustices and took a clear position on the indefensible human rights violations of adivasis. It is indeed a national shame that the Padayatra in Dantewada was not allowed to be carried out by the State Government which is trying all possible ways to screen off any independent assessment and critique of the &amp;lsquo;people&amp;rsquo;s war against terror&amp;rsquo; in the state.&amp;nbsp; If the state government is really interested in ending the cycle of violence and promoting respect for rule of law, it must immediately stop persecution of the real warriors of peace like Himanshuji and instead dialogue with him.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;We also express our deep concern on the increasing manner in which an internal strife is being fuelled by vested interests (with the State looking away) within the adivasi communities; whether in Chattisgarh, Orissa or Andhra Pradesh, while this is the moment in history when unity amongst adivasis is most essential if they are to resist the onslaught on their lives, livelihoods and natural resources. The biggest threat&#039; that India is facing today is not &amp;lsquo;internal security&amp;rsquo;. In fact the &amp;lsquo;internal insecurity&amp;rsquo; that the adivasis are facing from the State and corporate giants, preying upon their resources of the adivasis is the real national challenge to be addressed.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;It is high time the State takes a prompt decision to dismantle the privately armed militia; the Salwa Judum, which the Supreme Court and Planning Commission have also come down heavily on. We also sincerely urge the Prime Minister and the Home Minister to give a call to the nation that they are indeed for establishment of peace and have the sustained will to end impunity and restore rule of law. The ball is clearly in the &amp;lsquo;Court&amp;rsquo; of the &amp;lsquo;State&amp;rsquo; now. The earlier it dawns upon the State that voices like that of Himanshu are not the problem, but the solution and consults them to resolve the conflict, better will it be not just for the people, but also for the image of India in the eyes of the world as the largest democracy.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align=&quot;justify&quot;&gt;&lt;font &gt;Medha Patkar &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;Anand Mazgaonkar &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;P. 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                <p align="justify"><font >The National Alliance of Peoples&rsquo; movement (NAPM), an organization of dozens of grassroots movements and civil society groups all over India, has expressed full solidarity with noted Gandhian Himanshu Kumar of Vanvasi Chetna Ashram demanding restoration of peace and just governance in Chhattisgarh.</font> </p><p align="justify"><font >Himanshu Kumar has gone on an indefinite hunger strike at Dantewada in Chhattisgarh from Saturday December 26 amidst reports of government&rsquo;s preparation to launch an all out offensive against Maoists. Kumar has been critical of Government&rsquo;s counter insurgency actions particularly its operation &lsquo;Green Hunt&rsquo; to flush out Maoist&rsquo;s from the forest areas. Himanshu Kumar&rsquo;s Asram, painstakingly built over two decades was razed by the security forces some months back as part of the offensive despite nationwide opposition.&nbsp; </font></p><p align="justify"><font >While Kumar has said that his fast will be in true Gandhian style and it is meant for self purification. The NAPM has said in a statement that his is a movement for soul searching for all the conscious citizens of India. While talking to im4change.org, Kumar explained that though he has not put any demand forward, he wants the adivasis, who had earlier fled to Andhra Pradesh, should be brought back to Chattisgarh. He alleged that more than a lakh adivasis have migrated to Andhra Pradesh due to fear generated by the security forces. He wants that these adivasis should be provided all basic needs as per directions of the apex court. </font></p><p align="justify"><font >Mr. Kumar, a disciple of Vinoba Bhave, has been active in Baster area of Chhattisgarh for a long time. Of late he has been involved in peace campaigns in the area. Only a few days back his Padyatra (foot march) was stopped by the police. Security forces used force to prevent people from joining this peace march. The NAPM has said in the statement that the government uprooted his ashram despite the fact that he was working on issues of health and education and took the unjust action against him only because he took up clear positions against the human rights violations of the tribal people. &ldquo;If the State government is really interested in ending the cycle of violence and promoting respect for rule of law, it must immediately stop persecution of the real warriors of peace like Himanshuji and instead (open a) dialogue with him,&rdquo; the statement adds. The civil society organizations have also called for dismantling of the privately armed militias or Salva Judum.</font> </p><p align="justify"><font >The Press Release of NAPM is as follows:</font></p><p><font ></font></p><font ><img src="https://im4change.in/siteadmin/tinymce/uploaded/NAPM.bmp" alt="NAPM" width="125" height="125" /></font><font > <p align="justify">&nbsp;</p></font><p align="justify"><font >NATIONAL ALLIANCE OF PEOPLE'S MOVEMENTS<br /></font></p><p align="justify"><font >A Wing First Floor, Haji Habi Building, </font></p><p align="justify"><font >Naigaon Cross</font><font >&nbsp;</font><font >Road&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </font></p><p align="justify"><font >Dadar (E), Mumbai-400 014 Ph. No-2415 0529 E-mail: <a href="mailto:napmindia@gmail.com" title="mailto:napmindia@gmail.com">napmindia@gmail.com</a></font> </p><p align="justify"><font >Date: 28th December,&nbsp; 2009&nbsp;</font> </p><p align="justify"><font ><strong>NAPM expresses full solidarity with Himanshu&rsquo;s ongoing fast for peace and justice in Chattisgarh</strong></font> </p><p align="justify"><font ><em>Government must wake up to the reality and indispensability of initiating and sustaining democracy and peace in the region&nbsp;</em></font> </p><p align="justify"><font >The National Alliance of People&rsquo;s Movements expresses full solidarity with the indefinite fast declared by Himanshu Kumar of Vanvasi Chetna Ashram demanding restoration of peace and just governance in Chattisgarh. We, at NAPM feel that this is a moment of soul-searching, not just for Himanshuji, as he declared, but more so for the conscientious citizens of this country and the rulers of our nation who have sworn to live up to the constitutional values.&nbsp;</font> </p><p align="justify"><font >We salute and congratulate Himanshubhai for his resolute conviction in restoration of peace in the region inspite of the innumerable odds that the Chattisgarh Government, para-military forces and the Salwa Judum have brought his way. His ashram, painstakingly built over two decades could be broken but not his will to defend the adivasis&rsquo; dignity, rights and resources. He could be issued restrain notices by the Collector but he could not be stopped from standing up for peace amidst the air of hostility and violence; questioning the burning of houses of adivasis, displacement, brutal assault, killing, rape and intimidation of any legal action.&nbsp;</font> </p><p align="justify"><font >It is notable to observe how the same Chattisgarh Government reacted and dealt with Himanshuji differently when he was working on issues of health and education but took up cudgels against him the moment he challenged all these injustices and took a clear position on the indefensible human rights violations of adivasis. It is indeed a national shame that the Padayatra in Dantewada was not allowed to be carried out by the State Government which is trying all possible ways to screen off any independent assessment and critique of the &lsquo;people&rsquo;s war against terror&rsquo; in the state.&nbsp; If the state government is really interested in ending the cycle of violence and promoting respect for rule of law, it must immediately stop persecution of the real warriors of peace like Himanshuji and instead dialogue with him.&nbsp;</font> </p><p align="justify"><font >We also express our deep concern on the increasing manner in which an internal strife is being fuelled by vested interests (with the State looking away) within the adivasi communities; whether in Chattisgarh, Orissa or Andhra Pradesh, while this is the moment in history when unity amongst adivasis is most essential if they are to resist the onslaught on their lives, livelihoods and natural resources. The biggest threat' that India is facing today is not &lsquo;internal security&rsquo;. In fact the &lsquo;internal insecurity&rsquo; that the adivasis are facing from the State and corporate giants, preying upon their resources of the adivasis is the real national challenge to be addressed.&nbsp;</font> </p><p align="justify"><font >It is high time the State takes a prompt decision to dismantle the privately armed militia; the Salwa Judum, which the Supreme Court and Planning Commission have also come down heavily on. We also sincerely urge the Prime Minister and the Home Minister to give a call to the nation that they are indeed for establishment of peace and have the sustained will to end impunity and restore rule of law. The ball is clearly in the &lsquo;Court&rsquo; of the &lsquo;State&rsquo; now. The earlier it dawns upon the State that voices like that of Himanshu are not the problem, but the solution and consults them to resolve the conflict, better will it be not just for the people, but also for the image of India in the eyes of the world as the largest democracy.&nbsp;&nbsp;</font> </p><p align="justify"><font >Medha Patkar &nbsp;&nbsp;Anand Mazgaonkar &nbsp;&nbsp;P. Chennaiah &nbsp;Sandeep Pandey&nbsp;</font> </p><p align="justify"><font ><br /><em>For more about Himanshu Kumar and his campaigns, you may visit: </em></font></p><p align="justify"><font >'Chidambaram must visit Naxal-hit Chhattisgarh', Rediff.com, 23 December, 2009,</font> </p><p align="justify"><a href="http://news.rediff.com/report/2009/dec/23/chidambaram-must-visit-naxal-hit-chhatisgarh.htm" title="http://news.rediff.com/report/2009/dec/23/chidambaram-must-visit-naxal-hit-chhatisgarh.htm">http://news.rediff.com/report/2009/dec/23/chidambaram-must<br />-visit-naxal-hit-chhatisgarh.htm</a><font >&nbsp; </font></p><p align="justify"><font >'The level of violence has gone up tremendously in Chhattisgarh', Rediff.com, 23 December, 2009, </font></p><p align="justify"><a href="http://news.rediff.com/interview/2009/dec/23/binayak-sen-the-level-of-violence-has-gone-up.htm" title="http://news.rediff.com/interview/2009/dec/23/binayak-sen-the-level-of-violence-has-gone-up.htm">http://news.rediff.com/interview/2009/dec/23/binayak-sen-t<br />he-level-of-violence-has-gone-up.htm</a><font >&nbsp; </font></p><p align="justify"><br /><a href="http://tehelka.com/story_main42.asp?filename=Ne060609naxalism.asp" title="http://tehelka.com/story_main42.asp?filename=Ne060609naxalism.asp">http://tehelka.com/story_main42.asp?filename=Ne060609naxalism.asp</a><font > </font></p><p align="justify"><a href="http://www.mumbaimirror.com/article/3/20091213200912130151207916df6abd8/Cops-accused-of-beating-up-advocate.html" title="http://www.mumbaimirror.com/article/3/20091213200912130151207916df6abd8/Cops-accused-of-beating-up-advocate.html">http://www.mumbaimirror.com/article/3/20091213200912130151<br />207916df6abd8/Cops-accused-of-beating-up-advocate.html</a><font > </font></p><p align="justify"><a href="http://www.expressbuzz.com/edition/story.aspx?Title=The+bones+of+an+unending+trial&amp;artid=ND6jrnM5QpA=&amp;SectionID=f4OberbKin4=&amp;MainSectionID=f4OberbKin4=&amp;SEO=Bastar,+human+rights+violations,+pol%C2%ADice&amp;SectionName=cxWvYpmNp4fBHAeKn3LcnQ" title="http://www.expressbuzz.com/edition/story.aspx?Title=The+bones+of+an+unending+trial&amp;artid=ND6jrnM5QpA=&amp;SectionID=f4OberbKin4=&amp;MainSectionID=f4OberbKin4=&amp;SEO=Bastar,+human+rights+violations,+pol%C2%ADice&amp;SectionName=cxWvYpmNp4fBHAeKn3LcnQ">http://www.expressbuzz.com/edition/story.aspx?Title=The+bo<br />nes+of+an+unending+trial&amp;artid=ND6jrnM5QpA=&amp;Sectio<br />nID=f4OberbKin4=&amp;MainSectionID=f4OberbKin4=&amp;SEO=Ba<br />star,+human+rights+violations,+pol%C2%ADice&amp;SectionNam<br />e=cxWvYpmNp4fBHAeKn3LcnQ</a><font >== </font></p><p align="justify"><a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/All-for-justice-in-Chattisgarh/articleshow/5301829.cms" title="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/All-for-justice-in-Chattisgarh/articleshow/5301829.cms">http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/All-for-<br />justice-in-Chattisgarh/articleshow/5301829.cms</a><font > </font></p><p align="justify"><a href="http://www.charityfocus.org/blog/view.php?id=2089" title="http://www.charityfocus.org/blog/view.php?id=2089">http://www.charityfocus.org/blog/view.php?id=2089</a><font > </font></p><p align="justify"><a href="http://www.indianngos.com/education/audio/tribals_himanshukumar.asp" title="http://www.indianngos.com/education/audio/tribals_himanshukumar.asp">http://www.indianngos.com/education/audio/tribals_himanshu<br />kumar.asp</a><font > </font></p><p align="justify"><font ></font></p>               </font>
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<font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="3">The National Alliance of Peoples&rsquo; movement (NAPM), an organization of dozens of grassroots movements and civil society groups all over India, has expressed full solidarity with noted Gandhian Himanshu Kumar of Vanvasi Chetna Ashram demanding restoration of peace and just governance in Chhattisgarh.</font> 
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<font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="3">Himanshu Kumar has gone on an indefinite hunger strike at Dantewada in Chhattisgarh from Saturday December 26 amidst reports of government&rsquo;s preparation to launch an all out offensive against Maoists. Kumar has been critical of Government&rsquo;s counter insurgency actions particularly its operation &lsquo;Green Hunt&rsquo; to flush out Maoist&rsquo;s from the forest areas. Himanshu Kumar&rsquo;s Asram, painstakingly built over two decades was razed by the security forces some months back as part of the offensive despite nationwide opposition.&nbsp; </font>
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<font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="3">While Kumar has said that his fast will be in true Gandhian style and it is meant for self purification. The NAPM has said in a statement that his is a movement for soul searching for all the conscious citizens of India. While talking to im4change.org, Kumar explained that though he has not put any demand forward, he wants the adivasis, who had earlier fled to Andhra Pradesh, should be brought back to Chattisgarh. He alleged that more than a lakh adivasis have migrated to Andhra Pradesh due to fear generated by the security forces. He wants that these adivasis should be provided all basic needs as per directions of the apex court. </font>
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<font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="3">Mr. Kumar, a disciple of Vinoba Bhave, has been active in Baster area of Chhattisgarh for a long time. Of late he has been involved in peace campaigns in the area. Only a few days back his Padyatra (foot march) was stopped by the police. Security forces used force to prevent people from joining this peace march. The NAPM has said in the statement that the government uprooted his ashram despite the fact that he was working on issues of health and education and took the unjust action against him only because he took up clear positions against the human rights violations of the tribal people. &ldquo;If the State government is really interested in ending the cycle of violence and promoting respect for rule of law, it must immediately stop persecution of the real warriors of peace like Himanshuji and instead (open a) dialogue with him,&rdquo; the statement adds. The civil society organizations have also called for dismantling of the privately armed militias or Salva Judum.</font> 
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<font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="3">The Press Release of NAPM is as follows:</font>
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<font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="3">Date: 28th December,&nbsp; 2009&nbsp;</font> 
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<font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="3"><strong>NAPM expresses full solidarity with Himanshu&rsquo;s ongoing fast for peace and justice in Chattisgarh</strong></font> 
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<font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="3"><em>Government must wake up to the reality and indispensability of initiating and sustaining democracy and peace in the region&nbsp;</em></font> 
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<font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="3">The National Alliance of People&rsquo;s Movements expresses full solidarity with the indefinite fast declared by Himanshu Kumar of Vanvasi Chetna Ashram demanding restoration of peace and just governance in Chattisgarh. We, at NAPM feel that this is a moment of soul-searching, not just for Himanshuji, as he declared, but more so for the conscientious citizens of this country and the rulers of our nation who have sworn to live up to the constitutional values.&nbsp;</font> 
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<font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="3">We salute and congratulate Himanshubhai for his resolute conviction in restoration of peace in the region inspite of the innumerable odds that the Chattisgarh Government, para-military forces and the Salwa Judum have brought his way. His ashram, painstakingly built over two decades could be broken but not his will to defend the adivasis&rsquo; dignity, rights and resources. He could be issued restrain notices by the Collector but he could not be stopped from standing up for peace amidst the air of hostility and violence; questioning the burning of houses of adivasis, displacement, brutal assault, killing, rape and intimidation of any legal action.&nbsp;</font> 
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<font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="3">It is notable to observe how the same Chattisgarh Government reacted and dealt with Himanshuji differently when he was working on issues of health and education but took up cudgels against him the moment he challenged all these injustices and took a clear position on the indefensible human rights violations of adivasis. It is indeed a national shame that the Padayatra in Dantewada was not allowed to be carried out by the State Government which is trying all possible ways to screen off any independent assessment and critique of the &lsquo;people&rsquo;s war against terror&rsquo; in the state.&nbsp; If the state government is really interested in ending the cycle of violence and promoting respect for rule of law, it must immediately stop persecution of the real warriors of peace like Himanshuji and instead dialogue with him.&nbsp;</font> 
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<font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="3">We also express our deep concern on the increasing manner in which an internal strife is being fuelled by vested interests (with the State looking away) within the adivasi communities; whether in Chattisgarh, Orissa or Andhra Pradesh, while this is the moment in history when unity amongst adivasis is most essential if they are to resist the onslaught on their lives, livelihoods and natural resources. The biggest threat' that India is facing today is not &lsquo;internal security&rsquo;. In fact the &lsquo;internal insecurity&rsquo; that the adivasis are facing from the State and corporate giants, preying upon their resources of the adivasis is the real national challenge to be addressed.&nbsp;</font> 
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<font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="3">It is high time the State takes a prompt decision to dismantle the privately armed militia; the Salwa Judum, which the Supreme Court and Planning Commission have also come down heavily on. We also sincerely urge the Prime Minister and the Home Minister to give a call to the nation that they are indeed for establishment of peace and have the sustained will to end impunity and restore rule of law. The ball is clearly in the &lsquo;Court&rsquo; of the &lsquo;State&rsquo; now. The earlier it dawns upon the State that voices like that of Himanshu are not the problem, but the solution and consults them to resolve the conflict, better will it be not just for the people, but also for the image of India in the eyes of the world as the largest democracy.&nbsp;&nbsp;</font> 
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<font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="3">Medha Patkar &nbsp;&nbsp;Anand Mazgaonkar &nbsp;&nbsp;P. Chennaiah &nbsp;Sandeep Pandey&nbsp;</font> 
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<em>For more about Himanshu Kumar and his campaigns, you may visit: </em></font>
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<font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="3">'Chidambaram must visit Naxal-hit Chhattisgarh', Rediff.com, 23 December, 2009,</font> 
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<a href="http://news.rediff.com/report/2009/dec/23/chidambaram-must-visit-naxal-hit-chhatisgarh.htm"><font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="3">http://news.rediff.com/report/2009/dec/23/chidambaram-must-visit-naxal-hit-chhatisgarh.htm</font></a><font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="3">&nbsp; </font>
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<font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="3">'The level of violence has gone up tremendously in Chhattisgarh', Rediff.com, 23 December, 2009, </font>
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<a href="http://news.rediff.com/interview/2009/dec/23/binayak-sen-the-level-of-violence-has-gone-up.htm"><font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="3">http://news.rediff.com/interview/2009/dec/23/binayak-sen-the-level-of-violence-has-gone-up.htm</font></a><font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="3">&nbsp; </font>
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<a href="http://tehelka.com/story_main42.asp?filename=Ne060609naxalism.asp"><font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="3">http://tehelka.com/story_main42.asp?filename=Ne060609naxalism.asp</font></a><font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="3"> </font>
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<a href="http://www.mumbaimirror.com/article/3/20091213200912130151207916df6abd8/Cops-accused-of-beating-up-advocate.html"><font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="3">http://www.mumbaimirror.com/article/3/20091213200912130151207916df6abd8/Cops-accused-of-beating-up-advocate.html</font></a><font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="3"> </font>
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<a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/All-for-justice-in-Chattisgarh/articleshow/5301829.cms"><font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="3">http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/All-for-justice-in-Chattisgarh/articleshow/5301829.cms</font></a><font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="3"> </font>
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The National Alliance of Peoples&rsquo; movement (NAPM), an organization of dozens of grassroots movements and civil society groups all over India, has expressed full solidarity with noted Gandhian Himanshu Kumar of Vanvasi Chetna Ashram demanding restoration of peace and just...',
	'disp' => '<p align="justify"><font >The National Alliance of Peoples&rsquo; movement (NAPM), an organization of dozens of grassroots movements and civil society groups all over India, has expressed full solidarity with noted Gandhian Himanshu Kumar of Vanvasi Chetna Ashram demanding restoration of peace and just governance in Chhattisgarh.</font> </p><p align="justify"><font >Himanshu Kumar has gone on an indefinite hunger strike at Dantewada in Chhattisgarh from Saturday December 26 amidst reports of government&rsquo;s preparation to launch an all out offensive against Maoists. Kumar has been critical of Government&rsquo;s counter insurgency actions particularly its operation &lsquo;Green Hunt&rsquo; to flush out Maoist&rsquo;s from the forest areas. Himanshu Kumar&rsquo;s Asram, painstakingly built over two decades was razed by the security forces some months back as part of the offensive despite nationwide opposition.&nbsp; </font></p><p align="justify"><font >While Kumar has said that his fast will be in true Gandhian style and it is meant for self purification. The NAPM has said in a statement that his is a movement for soul searching for all the conscious citizens of India. While talking to im4change.org, Kumar explained that though he has not put any demand forward, he wants the adivasis, who had earlier fled to Andhra Pradesh, should be brought back to Chattisgarh. He alleged that more than a lakh adivasis have migrated to Andhra Pradesh due to fear generated by the security forces. He wants that these adivasis should be provided all basic needs as per directions of the apex court. </font></p><p align="justify"><font >Mr. Kumar, a disciple of Vinoba Bhave, has been active in Baster area of Chhattisgarh for a long time. Of late he has been involved in peace campaigns in the area. Only a few days back his Padyatra (foot march) was stopped by the police. Security forces used force to prevent people from joining this peace march. The NAPM has said in the statement that the government uprooted his ashram despite the fact that he was working on issues of health and education and took the unjust action against him only because he took up clear positions against the human rights violations of the tribal people. &ldquo;If the State government is really interested in ending the cycle of violence and promoting respect for rule of law, it must immediately stop persecution of the real warriors of peace like Himanshuji and instead (open a) dialogue with him,&rdquo; the statement adds. The civil society organizations have also called for dismantling of the privately armed militias or Salva Judum.</font> </p><p align="justify"><font >The Press Release of NAPM is as follows:</font></p><p><font ></font></p><font ><img src="https://im4change.in/siteadmin/tinymce/uploaded/NAPM.bmp" alt="NAPM" width="125" height="125" /></font><font > <p align="justify">&nbsp;</p></font><p align="justify"><font >NATIONAL ALLIANCE OF PEOPLE'S MOVEMENTS<br /></font></p><p align="justify"><font >A Wing First Floor, Haji Habi Building, </font></p><p align="justify"><font >Naigaon Cross</font><font >&nbsp;</font><font >Road&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </font></p><p align="justify"><font >Dadar (E), Mumbai-400 014 Ph. No-2415 0529 E-mail: <a href="mailto:napmindia@gmail.com" title="mailto:napmindia@gmail.com">napmindia@gmail.com</a></font> </p><p align="justify"><font >Date: 28th December,&nbsp; 2009&nbsp;</font> </p><p align="justify"><font ><strong>NAPM expresses full solidarity with Himanshu&rsquo;s ongoing fast for peace and justice in Chattisgarh</strong></font> </p><p align="justify"><font ><em>Government must wake up to the reality and indispensability of initiating and sustaining democracy and peace in the region&nbsp;</em></font> </p><p align="justify"><font >The National Alliance of People&rsquo;s Movements expresses full solidarity with the indefinite fast declared by Himanshu Kumar of Vanvasi Chetna Ashram demanding restoration of peace and just governance in Chattisgarh. We, at NAPM feel that this is a moment of soul-searching, not just for Himanshuji, as he declared, but more so for the conscientious citizens of this country and the rulers of our nation who have sworn to live up to the constitutional values.&nbsp;</font> </p><p align="justify"><font >We salute and congratulate Himanshubhai for his resolute conviction in restoration of peace in the region inspite of the innumerable odds that the Chattisgarh Government, para-military forces and the Salwa Judum have brought his way. His ashram, painstakingly built over two decades could be broken but not his will to defend the adivasis&rsquo; dignity, rights and resources. He could be issued restrain notices by the Collector but he could not be stopped from standing up for peace amidst the air of hostility and violence; questioning the burning of houses of adivasis, displacement, brutal assault, killing, rape and intimidation of any legal action.&nbsp;</font> </p><p align="justify"><font >It is notable to observe how the same Chattisgarh Government reacted and dealt with Himanshuji differently when he was working on issues of health and education but took up cudgels against him the moment he challenged all these injustices and took a clear position on the indefensible human rights violations of adivasis. It is indeed a national shame that the Padayatra in Dantewada was not allowed to be carried out by the State Government which is trying all possible ways to screen off any independent assessment and critique of the &lsquo;people&rsquo;s war against terror&rsquo; in the state.&nbsp; If the state government is really interested in ending the cycle of violence and promoting respect for rule of law, it must immediately stop persecution of the real warriors of peace like Himanshuji and instead dialogue with him.&nbsp;</font> </p><p align="justify"><font >We also express our deep concern on the increasing manner in which an internal strife is being fuelled by vested interests (with the State looking away) within the adivasi communities; whether in Chattisgarh, Orissa or Andhra Pradesh, while this is the moment in history when unity amongst adivasis is most essential if they are to resist the onslaught on their lives, livelihoods and natural resources. The biggest threat' that India is facing today is not &lsquo;internal security&rsquo;. In fact the &lsquo;internal insecurity&rsquo; that the adivasis are facing from the State and corporate giants, preying upon their resources of the adivasis is the real national challenge to be addressed.&nbsp;</font> </p><p align="justify"><font >It is high time the State takes a prompt decision to dismantle the privately armed militia; the Salwa Judum, which the Supreme Court and Planning Commission have also come down heavily on. We also sincerely urge the Prime Minister and the Home Minister to give a call to the nation that they are indeed for establishment of peace and have the sustained will to end impunity and restore rule of law. The ball is clearly in the &lsquo;Court&rsquo; of the &lsquo;State&rsquo; now. The earlier it dawns upon the State that voices like that of Himanshu are not the problem, but the solution and consults them to resolve the conflict, better will it be not just for the people, but also for the image of India in the eyes of the world as the largest democracy.&nbsp;&nbsp;</font> </p><p align="justify"><font >Medha Patkar &nbsp;&nbsp;Anand Mazgaonkar &nbsp;&nbsp;P. Chennaiah &nbsp;Sandeep Pandey&nbsp;</font> </p><p align="justify"><font ><br /><em>For more about Himanshu Kumar and his campaigns, you may visit: </em></font></p><p align="justify"><font >'Chidambaram must visit Naxal-hit Chhattisgarh', Rediff.com, 23 December, 2009,</font> </p><p align="justify"><a href="http://news.rediff.com/report/2009/dec/23/chidambaram-must-visit-naxal-hit-chhatisgarh.htm" title="http://news.rediff.com/report/2009/dec/23/chidambaram-must-visit-naxal-hit-chhatisgarh.htm">http://news.rediff.com/report/2009/dec/23/chidambaram-must<br />-visit-naxal-hit-chhatisgarh.htm</a><font >&nbsp; </font></p><p align="justify"><font >'The level of violence has gone up tremendously in Chhattisgarh', Rediff.com, 23 December, 2009, </font></p><p align="justify"><a href="http://news.rediff.com/interview/2009/dec/23/binayak-sen-the-level-of-violence-has-gone-up.htm" title="http://news.rediff.com/interview/2009/dec/23/binayak-sen-the-level-of-violence-has-gone-up.htm">http://news.rediff.com/interview/2009/dec/23/binayak-sen-t<br />he-level-of-violence-has-gone-up.htm</a><font >&nbsp; </font></p><p align="justify"><br /><a href="http://tehelka.com/story_main42.asp?filename=Ne060609naxalism.asp" title="http://tehelka.com/story_main42.asp?filename=Ne060609naxalism.asp">http://tehelka.com/story_main42.asp?filename=Ne060609naxalism.asp</a><font > </font></p><p align="justify"><a href="http://www.mumbaimirror.com/article/3/20091213200912130151207916df6abd8/Cops-accused-of-beating-up-advocate.html" title="http://www.mumbaimirror.com/article/3/20091213200912130151207916df6abd8/Cops-accused-of-beating-up-advocate.html">http://www.mumbaimirror.com/article/3/20091213200912130151<br />207916df6abd8/Cops-accused-of-beating-up-advocate.html</a><font > </font></p><p align="justify"><a href="http://www.expressbuzz.com/edition/story.aspx?Title=The+bones+of+an+unending+trial&amp;artid=ND6jrnM5QpA=&amp;SectionID=f4OberbKin4=&amp;MainSectionID=f4OberbKin4=&amp;SEO=Bastar,+human+rights+violations,+pol%C2%ADice&amp;SectionName=cxWvYpmNp4fBHAeKn3LcnQ" title="http://www.expressbuzz.com/edition/story.aspx?Title=The+bones+of+an+unending+trial&amp;artid=ND6jrnM5QpA=&amp;SectionID=f4OberbKin4=&amp;MainSectionID=f4OberbKin4=&amp;SEO=Bastar,+human+rights+violations,+pol%C2%ADice&amp;SectionName=cxWvYpmNp4fBHAeKn3LcnQ">http://www.expressbuzz.com/edition/story.aspx?Title=The+bo<br />nes+of+an+unending+trial&amp;artid=ND6jrnM5QpA=&amp;Sectio<br />nID=f4OberbKin4=&amp;MainSectionID=f4OberbKin4=&amp;SEO=Ba<br />star,+human+rights+violations,+pol%C2%ADice&amp;SectionNam<br />e=cxWvYpmNp4fBHAeKn3LcnQ</a><font >== </font></p><p align="justify"><a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/All-for-justice-in-Chattisgarh/articleshow/5301829.cms" title="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/All-for-justice-in-Chattisgarh/articleshow/5301829.cms">http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/All-for-<br />justice-in-Chattisgarh/articleshow/5301829.cms</a><font > </font></p><p align="justify"><a href="http://www.charityfocus.org/blog/view.php?id=2089" title="http://www.charityfocus.org/blog/view.php?id=2089">http://www.charityfocus.org/blog/view.php?id=2089</a><font > </font></p><p align="justify"><a href="http://www.indianngos.com/education/audio/tribals_himanshukumar.asp" title="http://www.indianngos.com/education/audio/tribals_himanshukumar.asp">http://www.indianngos.com/education/audio/tribals_himanshu<br />kumar.asp</a><font > </font></p><p align="justify"><font ></font></p>',
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<font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="3">The National Alliance of Peoples&rsquo; movement (NAPM), an organization of dozens of grassroots movements and civil society groups all over India, has expressed full solidarity with noted Gandhian Himanshu Kumar of Vanvasi Chetna Ashram demanding restoration of peace and just governance in Chhattisgarh.</font> 
</p>
<p align="justify">
<font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="3">Himanshu Kumar has gone on an indefinite hunger strike at Dantewada in Chhattisgarh from Saturday December 26 amidst reports of government&rsquo;s preparation to launch an all out offensive against Maoists. Kumar has been critical of Government&rsquo;s counter insurgency actions particularly its operation &lsquo;Green Hunt&rsquo; to flush out Maoist&rsquo;s from the forest areas. Himanshu Kumar&rsquo;s Asram, painstakingly built over two decades was razed by the security forces some months back as part of the offensive despite nationwide opposition.&nbsp; </font>
</p>
<p align="justify">
<font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="3">While Kumar has said that his fast will be in true Gandhian style and it is meant for self purification. The NAPM has said in a statement that his is a movement for soul searching for all the conscious citizens of India. While talking to im4change.org, Kumar explained that though he has not put any demand forward, he wants the adivasis, who had earlier fled to Andhra Pradesh, should be brought back to Chattisgarh. He alleged that more than a lakh adivasis have migrated to Andhra Pradesh due to fear generated by the security forces. He wants that these adivasis should be provided all basic needs as per directions of the apex court. </font>
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<font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="3">Mr. Kumar, a disciple of Vinoba Bhave, has been active in Baster area of Chhattisgarh for a long time. Of late he has been involved in peace campaigns in the area. Only a few days back his Padyatra (foot march) was stopped by the police. Security forces used force to prevent people from joining this peace march. The NAPM has said in the statement that the government uprooted his ashram despite the fact that he was working on issues of health and education and took the unjust action against him only because he took up clear positions against the human rights violations of the tribal people. &ldquo;If the State government is really interested in ending the cycle of violence and promoting respect for rule of law, it must immediately stop persecution of the real warriors of peace like Himanshuji and instead (open a) dialogue with him,&rdquo; the statement adds. The civil society organizations have also called for dismantling of the privately armed militias or Salva Judum.</font> 
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<font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="3">The Press Release of NAPM is as follows:</font>
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<font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="3">Date: 28th December,&nbsp; 2009&nbsp;</font> 
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<font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="3"><strong>NAPM expresses full solidarity with Himanshu&rsquo;s ongoing fast for peace and justice in Chattisgarh</strong></font> 
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<font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="3"><em>Government must wake up to the reality and indispensability of initiating and sustaining democracy and peace in the region&nbsp;</em></font> 
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<font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="3">The National Alliance of People&rsquo;s Movements expresses full solidarity with the indefinite fast declared by Himanshu Kumar of Vanvasi Chetna Ashram demanding restoration of peace and just governance in Chattisgarh. We, at NAPM feel that this is a moment of soul-searching, not just for Himanshuji, as he declared, but more so for the conscientious citizens of this country and the rulers of our nation who have sworn to live up to the constitutional values.&nbsp;</font> 
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<font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="3">We salute and congratulate Himanshubhai for his resolute conviction in restoration of peace in the region inspite of the innumerable odds that the Chattisgarh Government, para-military forces and the Salwa Judum have brought his way. His ashram, painstakingly built over two decades could be broken but not his will to defend the adivasis&rsquo; dignity, rights and resources. He could be issued restrain notices by the Collector but he could not be stopped from standing up for peace amidst the air of hostility and violence; questioning the burning of houses of adivasis, displacement, brutal assault, killing, rape and intimidation of any legal action.&nbsp;</font> 
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<font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="3">It is notable to observe how the same Chattisgarh Government reacted and dealt with Himanshuji differently when he was working on issues of health and education but took up cudgels against him the moment he challenged all these injustices and took a clear position on the indefensible human rights violations of adivasis. It is indeed a national shame that the Padayatra in Dantewada was not allowed to be carried out by the State Government which is trying all possible ways to screen off any independent assessment and critique of the &lsquo;people&rsquo;s war against terror&rsquo; in the state.&nbsp; If the state government is really interested in ending the cycle of violence and promoting respect for rule of law, it must immediately stop persecution of the real warriors of peace like Himanshuji and instead dialogue with him.&nbsp;</font> 
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<font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="3">We also express our deep concern on the increasing manner in which an internal strife is being fuelled by vested interests (with the State looking away) within the adivasi communities; whether in Chattisgarh, Orissa or Andhra Pradesh, while this is the moment in history when unity amongst adivasis is most essential if they are to resist the onslaught on their lives, livelihoods and natural resources. The biggest threat' that India is facing today is not &lsquo;internal security&rsquo;. In fact the &lsquo;internal insecurity&rsquo; that the adivasis are facing from the State and corporate giants, preying upon their resources of the adivasis is the real national challenge to be addressed.&nbsp;</font> 
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<font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="3">It is high time the State takes a prompt decision to dismantle the privately armed militia; the Salwa Judum, which the Supreme Court and Planning Commission have also come down heavily on. We also sincerely urge the Prime Minister and the Home Minister to give a call to the nation that they are indeed for establishment of peace and have the sustained will to end impunity and restore rule of law. The ball is clearly in the &lsquo;Court&rsquo; of the &lsquo;State&rsquo; now. The earlier it dawns upon the State that voices like that of Himanshu are not the problem, but the solution and consults them to resolve the conflict, better will it be not just for the people, but also for the image of India in the eyes of the world as the largest democracy.&nbsp;&nbsp;</font> 
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<font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="3">Medha Patkar &nbsp;&nbsp;Anand Mazgaonkar &nbsp;&nbsp;P. Chennaiah &nbsp;Sandeep Pandey&nbsp;</font> 
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<em>For more about Himanshu Kumar and his campaigns, you may visit: </em></font>
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<font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="3">'Chidambaram must visit Naxal-hit Chhattisgarh', Rediff.com, 23 December, 2009,</font> 
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<a href="http://news.rediff.com/report/2009/dec/23/chidambaram-must-visit-naxal-hit-chhatisgarh.htm"><font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="3">http://news.rediff.com/report/2009/dec/23/chidambaram-must-visit-naxal-hit-chhatisgarh.htm</font></a><font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="3">&nbsp; </font>
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<font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="3">'The level of violence has gone up tremendously in Chhattisgarh', Rediff.com, 23 December, 2009, </font>
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<a href="http://news.rediff.com/interview/2009/dec/23/binayak-sen-the-level-of-violence-has-gone-up.htm"><font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="3">http://news.rediff.com/interview/2009/dec/23/binayak-sen-the-level-of-violence-has-gone-up.htm</font></a><font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="3">&nbsp; </font>
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<a href="http://tehelka.com/story_main42.asp?filename=Ne060609naxalism.asp"><font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="3">http://tehelka.com/story_main42.asp?filename=Ne060609naxalism.asp</font></a><font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="3"> </font>
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<a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/All-for-justice-in-Chattisgarh/articleshow/5301829.cms"><font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="3">http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/All-for-justice-in-Chattisgarh/articleshow/5301829.cms</font></a><font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="3"> </font>
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The National Alliance of Peoples&rsquo; movement (NAPM), an organization of dozens of grassroots movements and civil society groups all over India, has expressed full solidarity with noted Gandhian Himanshu Kumar of Vanvasi Chetna Ashram demanding restoration of peace and just...'
$disp = '<p align="justify"><font >The National Alliance of Peoples&rsquo; movement (NAPM), an organization of dozens of grassroots movements and civil society groups all over India, has expressed full solidarity with noted Gandhian Himanshu Kumar of Vanvasi Chetna Ashram demanding restoration of peace and just governance in Chhattisgarh.</font> </p><p align="justify"><font >Himanshu Kumar has gone on an indefinite hunger strike at Dantewada in Chhattisgarh from Saturday December 26 amidst reports of government&rsquo;s preparation to launch an all out offensive against Maoists. Kumar has been critical of Government&rsquo;s counter insurgency actions particularly its operation &lsquo;Green Hunt&rsquo; to flush out Maoist&rsquo;s from the forest areas. Himanshu Kumar&rsquo;s Asram, painstakingly built over two decades was razed by the security forces some months back as part of the offensive despite nationwide opposition.&nbsp; </font></p><p align="justify"><font >While Kumar has said that his fast will be in true Gandhian style and it is meant for self purification. The NAPM has said in a statement that his is a movement for soul searching for all the conscious citizens of India. While talking to im4change.org, Kumar explained that though he has not put any demand forward, he wants the adivasis, who had earlier fled to Andhra Pradesh, should be brought back to Chattisgarh. He alleged that more than a lakh adivasis have migrated to Andhra Pradesh due to fear generated by the security forces. He wants that these adivasis should be provided all basic needs as per directions of the apex court. </font></p><p align="justify"><font >Mr. Kumar, a disciple of Vinoba Bhave, has been active in Baster area of Chhattisgarh for a long time. Of late he has been involved in peace campaigns in the area. Only a few days back his Padyatra (foot march) was stopped by the police. Security forces used force to prevent people from joining this peace march. The NAPM has said in the statement that the government uprooted his ashram despite the fact that he was working on issues of health and education and took the unjust action against him only because he took up clear positions against the human rights violations of the tribal people. &ldquo;If the State government is really interested in ending the cycle of violence and promoting respect for rule of law, it must immediately stop persecution of the real warriors of peace like Himanshuji and instead (open a) dialogue with him,&rdquo; the statement adds. The civil society organizations have also called for dismantling of the privately armed militias or Salva Judum.</font> </p><p align="justify"><font >The Press Release of NAPM is as follows:</font></p><p><font ></font></p><font ><img src="https://im4change.in/siteadmin/tinymce/uploaded/NAPM.bmp" alt="NAPM" width="125" height="125" /></font><font > <p align="justify">&nbsp;</p></font><p align="justify"><font >NATIONAL ALLIANCE OF PEOPLE'S MOVEMENTS<br /></font></p><p align="justify"><font >A Wing First Floor, Haji Habi Building, </font></p><p align="justify"><font >Naigaon Cross</font><font >&nbsp;</font><font >Road&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </font></p><p align="justify"><font >Dadar (E), Mumbai-400 014 Ph. No-2415 0529 E-mail: <a href="mailto:napmindia@gmail.com" title="mailto:napmindia@gmail.com">napmindia@gmail.com</a></font> </p><p align="justify"><font >Date: 28th December,&nbsp; 2009&nbsp;</font> </p><p align="justify"><font ><strong>NAPM expresses full solidarity with Himanshu&rsquo;s ongoing fast for peace and justice in Chattisgarh</strong></font> </p><p align="justify"><font ><em>Government must wake up to the reality and indispensability of initiating and sustaining democracy and peace in the region&nbsp;</em></font> </p><p align="justify"><font >The National Alliance of People&rsquo;s Movements expresses full solidarity with the indefinite fast declared by Himanshu Kumar of Vanvasi Chetna Ashram demanding restoration of peace and just governance in Chattisgarh. We, at NAPM feel that this is a moment of soul-searching, not just for Himanshuji, as he declared, but more so for the conscientious citizens of this country and the rulers of our nation who have sworn to live up to the constitutional values.&nbsp;</font> </p><p align="justify"><font >We salute and congratulate Himanshubhai for his resolute conviction in restoration of peace in the region inspite of the innumerable odds that the Chattisgarh Government, para-military forces and the Salwa Judum have brought his way. His ashram, painstakingly built over two decades could be broken but not his will to defend the adivasis&rsquo; dignity, rights and resources. He could be issued restrain notices by the Collector but he could not be stopped from standing up for peace amidst the air of hostility and violence; questioning the burning of houses of adivasis, displacement, brutal assault, killing, rape and intimidation of any legal action.&nbsp;</font> </p><p align="justify"><font >It is notable to observe how the same Chattisgarh Government reacted and dealt with Himanshuji differently when he was working on issues of health and education but took up cudgels against him the moment he challenged all these injustices and took a clear position on the indefensible human rights violations of adivasis. It is indeed a national shame that the Padayatra in Dantewada was not allowed to be carried out by the State Government which is trying all possible ways to screen off any independent assessment and critique of the &lsquo;people&rsquo;s war against terror&rsquo; in the state.&nbsp; If the state government is really interested in ending the cycle of violence and promoting respect for rule of law, it must immediately stop persecution of the real warriors of peace like Himanshuji and instead dialogue with him.&nbsp;</font> </p><p align="justify"><font >We also express our deep concern on the increasing manner in which an internal strife is being fuelled by vested interests (with the State looking away) within the adivasi communities; whether in Chattisgarh, Orissa or Andhra Pradesh, while this is the moment in history when unity amongst adivasis is most essential if they are to resist the onslaught on their lives, livelihoods and natural resources. The biggest threat' that India is facing today is not &lsquo;internal security&rsquo;. In fact the &lsquo;internal insecurity&rsquo; that the adivasis are facing from the State and corporate giants, preying upon their resources of the adivasis is the real national challenge to be addressed.&nbsp;</font> </p><p align="justify"><font >It is high time the State takes a prompt decision to dismantle the privately armed militia; the Salwa Judum, which the Supreme Court and Planning Commission have also come down heavily on. We also sincerely urge the Prime Minister and the Home Minister to give a call to the nation that they are indeed for establishment of peace and have the sustained will to end impunity and restore rule of law. The ball is clearly in the &lsquo;Court&rsquo; of the &lsquo;State&rsquo; now. 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Noted Gandhian goes on hunger strike

The National Alliance of Peoples’ movement (NAPM), an organization of dozens of grassroots movements and civil society groups all over India, has expressed full solidarity with noted Gandhian Himanshu Kumar of Vanvasi Chetna Ashram demanding restoration of peace and just governance in Chhattisgarh. Himanshu Kumar has gone on an indefinite hunger strike at Dantewada in Chhattisgarh from Saturday December 26 amidst reports of government’s preparation to launch an all out offensive against Maoists. Kumar has been critical of Government’s counter insurgency actions particularly its operation ‘Green Hunt’ to flush out Maoist’s from the forest areas. Himanshu Kumar’s Asram, painstakingly built over two decades was razed by the security forces some months back as part of the offensive despite nationwide opposition.  While Kumar has said that his fast will be in true Gandhian style and it is meant for self purification. The NAPM has said in a statement that his is a movement for soul searching for all the conscious citizens of India. While talking to im4change.org, Kumar explained that though he has not put any demand forward, he wants the adivasis, who had earlier fled to Andhra Pradesh, should be brought back to Chattisgarh. He alleged that more than a lakh adivasis have migrated to Andhra Pradesh due to fear generated by the security forces. He wants that these adivasis should be provided all basic needs as per directions of the apex court. Mr. Kumar, a disciple of Vinoba Bhave, has been active in Baster area of Chhattisgarh for a long time. Of late he has been involved in peace campaigns in the area. Only a few days back his Padyatra (foot march) was stopped by the police. Security forces used force to prevent people from joining this peace march. The NAPM has said in the statement that the government uprooted his ashram despite the fact that he was working on issues of health and education and took the unjust action against him only because he took up clear positions against the human rights violations of the tribal people. “If the State government is really interested in ending the cycle of violence and promoting respect for rule of law, it must immediately stop persecution of the real warriors of peace like Himanshuji and instead (open a) dialogue with him,” the statement adds. The civil society organizations have also called for dismantling of the privately armed militias or Salva Judum. The Press Release of NAPM is as follows:   NATIONAL ALLIANCE OF PEOPLE'S MOVEMENTS A Wing First Floor, Haji Habi Building, Naigaon Cross Road                                                                   Dadar (E), Mumbai-400 014 Ph. No-2415 0529 E-mail: napmindia@gmail.com Date: 28th December,  2009  NAPM expresses full solidarity with Himanshu’s ongoing fast for peace and justice in Chattisgarh Government must wake up to the reality and indispensability of initiating and sustaining democracy and peace in the region  The National Alliance of People’s Movements expresses full solidarity with the indefinite fast declared by Himanshu Kumar of Vanvasi Chetna Ashram demanding restoration of peace and just governance in Chattisgarh. We, at NAPM feel that this is a moment of soul-searching, not just for Himanshuji, as he declared, but more so for the conscientious citizens of this country and the rulers of our nation who have sworn to live up to the constitutional values.  We salute and congratulate Himanshubhai for his resolute conviction in restoration of peace in the region inspite of the innumerable odds that the Chattisgarh Government, para-military forces and the Salwa Judum have brought his way. His ashram, painstakingly built over two decades could be broken but not his will to defend the adivasis’ dignity, rights and resources. He could be issued restrain notices by the Collector but he could not be stopped from standing up for peace amidst the air of hostility and violence; questioning the burning of houses of adivasis, displacement, brutal assault, killing, rape and intimidation of any legal action.  It is notable to observe how the same Chattisgarh Government reacted and dealt with Himanshuji differently when he was working on issues of health and education but took up cudgels against him the moment he challenged all these injustices and took a clear position on the indefensible human rights violations of adivasis. It is indeed a national shame that the Padayatra in Dantewada was not allowed to be carried out by the State Government which is trying all possible ways to screen off any independent assessment and critique of the ‘people’s war against terror’ in the state.  If the state government is really interested in ending the cycle of violence and promoting respect for rule of law, it must immediately stop persecution of the real warriors of peace like Himanshuji and instead dialogue with him.  We also express our deep concern on the increasing manner in which an internal strife is being fuelled by vested interests (with the State looking away) within the adivasi communities; whether in Chattisgarh, Orissa or Andhra Pradesh, while this is the moment in history when unity amongst adivasis is most essential if they are to resist the onslaught on their lives, livelihoods and natural resources. The biggest threat' that India is facing today is not ‘internal security’. In fact the ‘internal insecurity’ that the adivasis are facing from the State and corporate giants, preying upon their resources of the adivasis is the real national challenge to be addressed.  It is high time the State takes a prompt decision to dismantle the privately armed militia; the Salwa Judum, which the Supreme Court and Planning Commission have also come down heavily on. We also sincerely urge the Prime Minister and the Home Minister to give a call to the nation that they are indeed for establishment of peace and have the sustained will to end impunity and restore rule of law. The ball is clearly in the ‘Court’ of the ‘State’ now. The earlier it dawns upon the State that voices like that of Himanshu are not the problem, but the solution and consults them to resolve the conflict, better will it be not just for the people, but also for the image of India in the eyes of the world as the largest democracy.   Medha Patkar   Anand Mazgaonkar   P. Chennaiah  Sandeep Pandey  For more about Himanshu Kumar and his campaigns, you may visit: 'Chidambaram must visit Naxal-hit Chhattisgarh', Rediff.com, 23 December, 2009, http://news.rediff.com/report/2009/dec/23/chidambaram-must -visit-naxal-hit-chhatisgarh.htm  'The level of violence has gone up tremendously in Chhattisgarh', Rediff.com, 23 December, 2009, http://news.rediff.com/interview/2009/dec/23/binayak-sen-t he-level-of-violence-has-gone-up.htm  http://tehelka.com/story_main42.asp?filename=Ne060609naxalism.asp http://www.mumbaimirror.com/article/3/20091213200912130151 207916df6abd8/Cops-accused-of-beating-up-advocate.html http://www.expressbuzz.com/edition/story.aspx?Title=The+bo nes+of+an+unending+trial&artid=ND6jrnM5QpA=&Sectio nID=f4OberbKin4=&MainSectionID=f4OberbKin4=&SEO=Ba star,+human+rights+violations,+pol%C2%ADice&SectionNam e=cxWvYpmNp4fBHAeKn3LcnQ== http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/All-for- justice-in-Chattisgarh/articleshow/5301829.cms http://www.charityfocus.org/blog/view.php?id=2089 http://www.indianngos.com/education/audio/tribals_himanshu kumar.asp