உள்ளாட்சி உங்களாட்சி : உள்ளாட்சியில் வேண்டும் மக்களாட்சி - ஒரு நாள் உண்ணாவிரதம் 06/11/2016

Dear Media Friends, 

Need for people's democracy in local bodies – One day protest fast

Venue: Near Chepauk Government Guest House, Chepauk, Chennai

Date : 06/11/2016 Sunday

Time: 9.00 AM to 5.00 PM

As we are well aware, the local body elections in Tamil Nadu have been postponed unexpectedly, which has resulted in the appointment of special officers to look after the governance of Panchayats and urban local bodies. This unfortunate occurrence has undermined the rights of people and the power vested by our constitution in the hands of people. In the present state of affairs, there is no clarity on the conduct of Grama Sabha as a people's forum to address the issues in every panchayat and there is a larger question of participation of people in the governance process. 

 

We are holding a one-day protest fast as a way to express our sadness and concerns with the current turn of events that threaten to weaken the progress made in strengthening local bodies and our democracy.

Social Activists, former panchayat representatives, women panchayat representatives and youth would be participating in this protest fast.

We seek the support and participation of the Press, which plays an important role in strengthening our democracy. We request you to kindly join us on this day for the fast.

Please find attached the Press Release for the fast. 

Regards, 

Team உள்ளாட்சி உங்களாட்சி