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"If we take the full meaning of the term society into consideration, it will be seen that till now human beings have not been able to form a real society. If India builds a society for only Indians, Pakistan for only Pakistanis, and England for only the English, then these three separate societies will exist, but we cannot look upon them as the society of humanity. Because humanity is divided into groups, one society will naturally try to thrive by exploiting the vitality of others. �You will notice that efforts are being made to establish so-called societies in some particular part of the world, for some particular section of the people, and based on some particular 'ism" or faith. A social consciousness based on such divisions lies latent in the minds of the people, whether they are Indian, Pakistani or English, so they remain absorbed in thoughts of their smaller groups." - Shrii Prabhat R. Sarkar


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"Human beings have still not been able to form a human society, and have still not learned to move with the spirit of a pilgrim. Although many small groups, motivated by self-interest, work together in particular situations, not even a small fraction of their work is done with a broader social motive. By strict definition, shall we have to declare that each small family unit is a society in itself? If going ahead in mutual adjustment only out of narrow self-interest or momentary self-seeking is called society, then in such a society, no provision can be made for the disabled, the diseased or the helpless, because in most cases nobody can benefit from them in any way... in that case there always remains the possibility of some people getting isolated from the collective. All human beings must attach themselves to others by the common bond of love and march forward hand in hand; then only will I proclaim it a society." - Shrii Prabhat R. Sarkar

"Power concedes nothing without a demand.' The struggle for justice must never be adjourned. The forces of injustice do not take vacations. Societies are not static in this regard. They await the political and civic energies of individuals who engage the arenas of power, multiply their numbers and emblazon in deeds and institutions the immortal principle that "Here the People Rule." - Ralph Nader

India: Urgent about Medical Rehabilitation of Bant Singh


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*Bant Singh has shown exemplary courage in the face of extreme adversity.He refused to surrender to the demands of the caste panchayat when they asked him to drop the case against the rapists of his minor daughter. He relentlessly pursued legal justice by declaring that the struggle that he pursued for his daughter was also the struggle for the dignity of similarly oppressed dalit women. He continued to organize agricultural workers for their rights and wages, brushing aside dangers to his person. And when his arms and legs were smashed to a pulp (and subsequently amputated) by politically powerful landlords, he comforted his friends and said, "They have taken my limbs but I've got my voice. I can still sing!"

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Dear friends,

This information is about Bant Singh, a dalit singer, activist and leader of AIALA, the organization of agrarian labour, in Punjab. Bant Singh's hands and legs were amputated following the attack. Bant was attacked for pursuing justice for his minor daughter who had earlier been raped by the same set of people.

*Bant Singh has shown exemplary courage in the face of extreme adversity.*He refused to surrender to the demands of the caste panchayat when they asked him to drop the case against the rapists of his minor daughter. He relentlessly pursued legal justice by declaring that the struggle that he pursued for his daughter was also the struggle for the dignity of similarly oppressed dalit women. He continued to organize agricultural workers for their rights and wages brushing aside dangers to his person. And when his arms and legs were smashed to a pulp (and subsequently amputated) by politically powerful landlords he comforted his friends and said, "They have taken my limbs but I've got my voice. I can still sing!"

*Medical Rehabilitation of Bant Singh *

While Bant Singh continues to defy the fetters imposed by disability following the barbaric assault, he is currently facing several difficulties. He is unable to move on his own, a surgery is pending on the leg that was left intact but dysfunctional. He has 8 very young children to look after; his piggery—the work that had freed him from the feudal bonds of being tied to the landlords' fields—has collapsed and there are multiple medical complications.

*What needs to be done *

Bant Singh's courage will be a source of inspiration to all but we need not be mere spectators to the tragedy unleashed on him. We can express our solidarity by helping him access the best possible medical rehabilitation, so that he is back on his feet. *Doctors have pointed out that with the current developments in medical technology, it would not be impossible to fix artificial limbs, both arms and legs, for him*. Given the nature of amputation and the extent of prosthetic aids required, it is an expensive procedure but this is also necessary to prevent his organs from getting atrophied.

Bant Singh's rehabilitation would give all struggling people immense courage and hope. We owe it to Bant Singh to enable him to walk again.

For further details and queries you may contact Forum for Democratic Initiatives
fdidelhi@gmail. com, Mr. Kirity kirityroy@gmail.com

Last Updated October 17, 2006 4:45 AM

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