Tribute on Balagopal

I read a lengthy and interesting Tribute on Balagopal by K.G.Kannabiran published in PUCL Bulletin, January, 2010.On one occasion, if my memory goes correct, in 1992, the Puducherry Unit of the PUCL hosted the National Seminar On Abolition Of Human Rights and in that Meeting I saw him. He was so simple and sociable.With a small book shop-made for the event- on the floor of the Kamban Kalai Arangam, he exhibited the issues, pamphlets and publications relating to Civil Liberties.

In his death, the Andhra Pradesh has lost a graceful leader, who always identified with the oppressed and depressed.On a National Level his passing away has created a void among the Human Rights Activists.

The situation, We all know, in the Human Rights Sector is day-by-day worsening in Our Country.Many of the States have still to set up Human Rights Commission and some States and Union Territories have Human Rights Committee only without teeth.The untimely demise of a celebrated Civil Rights Activist in this juncture is not certainly augur well.

People who cherish democracy and hold civil liberties dearer to their hearts have added responsibilities to continue the mission and vision of the Activist in the years to come.
Let us also join in the Tribute!

Comments

Srinivas Bodduluri said…
I attempted to read the article on the web but it is not avialable as registration with the host of pucl site seems to have expired. I fyou have save the article can you please send it to me at srinivas-bodduluri@hotmail.com or upload it at 'k.balagopal' on facebook ?

Srinivas Bodduluri
lexjuris@live.com
January 13, 2010 at 12:10 AM
Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Status of Prisons and their Reformative Role. The Prison System as the Police is a legacy and continuation of the Colonial content  .Some tinkering then and there have been carried out by the Governments on adhoc basis.A major over haul and reformation are still elusive. Recommendations for Jail Reforms are pending for acceptance for decades with the Government. The tier-system of jails: sub-jails, District Jails and Central Jails do not have adequate facilities and infrastructure commensurate with the Prison population.The Personnel are from psychological point of view regard themselves as an extension of the police force. The convicts lodged in prison have to be treated as patients referred/admitted to hospital for treatment and care. The Theories of Criminology speak volumes about the idea behind punishment.From a holistic point Prison are meant for redemption and reform. In practice they act as centre for hardening criminal and in most cases the tendency to form group an
Read more
Boating and Lakes in Puducherry ! Knowledgeable people in Puducherry know about the Lakes in the Region and their water source.About 86 Lakes found in the Union Territory. They are fed by river flows from Tamilnadu. Catchment areas are only in the neighbouring State. Traditionally inland fisherman occupation dependent on these Waterbodies and local back waters. Hand nets and spread nets, sometimes called fan nuts have been used in the past and whenever they brim with the flow. Other lifeforms,  aquatic and birds have their livelihood and life support from the lakes. Catamarans also used rarely and sparingly not affecting or disrupting the Waterbodies. Without giving serious thought about the  precarious conditioning  of lakes at present and the disappearance of feeder channel or encroachment committed by Medical Colleges,  Engineering Colleges,  Industries , Recreational activities and Hotels, the well thought out and laid structures for collection of rain water and harvesti
Read more
Traffic and Pedestrian Rights It is an open secret that the traffic situation in Puducherry is chaotic.The National Data for road accidents place the Territory in higher risk category. Given it's demography and extent of territory the number of vehicles plying on the road is disproportionate and unmatching. History records that the Territory  consisted of a good number of villages in the past.  Over a period of time , the Rulers conceived and  planned the Town as a City, like the one at Chandigarh.Bullock Carts , Carts drawn by other animals, hand drawn carts etc.,  i.e. indigenous type of means of transport were opersted widely and used in tandem with the environment and size of the Region without causing traffic snarl and pollution. The population was also manageable and their preference was walking.It was the favourite means of movement. People carried  on their day to day routine and undertook pilgrimage and other avocations of daily life without embarking on vehicles.
Read more