Free Piyush Sethia and drop the false charges immediately
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To: Hon'ble Chief Minister
Government of Tamilnadu
Secretariat, Chennai 600 009
To: Smt. S. Malathi
Home Secretary
Government of Tamilnadu
Secretariat, Chennai 600 009
Sir/Madam:
Piyush Sethia, a prominent resident of Salem, environmentalist and organic farmer, was arrested on 26 January, 2010, and accused of sedition for attempting to distribute pamphlets outside a Republic Day function in Gandhi Stadium, Salem. The pamphlets condemned the state-sponsored violence against adivasis in Chattisgarh, and urged the Government of India and Chattisgarh to end the war against adivasis. It announced that people will not remain silent, and that a cycle yatra will be undertaken from Salem to Sivagangai (the Home Minister's constituency) to mobilise pressure on the Governments.
It is ironic that even as the Home Minister invites people, including the Maoists, to function within the framework of democracy and the constitution, a human rights defender who exercises his democratic responsibility to question the Government is put behind bars on trumped up charges of sedition. This does not bode well for Tamilnadu's image as a well-governed state, and certainly does not send a message that the Rule of Law prevails in this state. We hope you realise that this arrest and the charges are motivated and a misuse of law, and that you will intervene to ensure that the charges are dropped and Piyush Sethia is released with honour.
Government of Tamilnadu
Secretariat, Chennai 600 009
To: Smt. S. Malathi
Home Secretary
Government of Tamilnadu
Secretariat, Chennai 600 009
Sir/Madam:
Piyush Sethia, a prominent resident of Salem, environmentalist and organic farmer, was arrested on 26 January, 2010, and accused of sedition for attempting to distribute pamphlets outside a Republic Day function in Gandhi Stadium, Salem. The pamphlets condemned the state-sponsored violence against adivasis in Chattisgarh, and urged the Government of India and Chattisgarh to end the war against adivasis. It announced that people will not remain silent, and that a cycle yatra will be undertaken from Salem to Sivagangai (the Home Minister's constituency) to mobilise pressure on the Governments.
It is ironic that even as the Home Minister invites people, including the Maoists, to function within the framework of democracy and the constitution, a human rights defender who exercises his democratic responsibility to question the Government is put behind bars on trumped up charges of sedition. This does not bode well for Tamilnadu's image as a well-governed state, and certainly does not send a message that the Rule of Law prevails in this state. We hope you realise that this arrest and the charges are motivated and a misuse of law, and that you will intervene to ensure that the charges are dropped and Piyush Sethia is released with honour.
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24 December 2015
600.
Lakshminarayanan I
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There are just a few people today, who stand up for the good and work selflessly for the society. It's a sincere request to the authorities to release Piyush at the earliest.
City, State
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
23 December 2015
21 December 2015
5 December 2015
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Malathi J
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Piyush has created a real awreness in salem. We need people like him to continue their good work! Free Piyush!
City, State
Salem TN
3 December 2015
29 November 2015
595.
Dalit Muktimorchac
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Anyone standing for equality for all has always faced the same situation
City, State
Chhattisgarh
25 November 2015
22 November 2015
17 November 2015
592.
Kavita Wright
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Piyush's arrest is disguting. We also More than 100 of us signed a petition in Delhi on 11th feb and faxed it to Chidambaram on 12th.
City, State
Jaipur
15 November 2015
14 November 2015
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12 November 2015
588.
Jagadish Chandranewsocialista
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In defence of freedom of speecch and dissent, Piyush must be released forthwith
City, State
Bangalore, India
11 November 2015
587.
Ameen Davidson
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Shame on Tamilnadu Police for Quashing Free Speech
City, State
Kerala , Malappuram
10 November 2015
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Florida N
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WATCH and LISTEN to WE WILL NOT GO DOWN ....by Michael Heart ...on you tube
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RENSE.com
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