NATIONAL ALLIANCE OF PEOPLE'S MOVEMENTS AN INVITATION

NATIONAL ALLIANCE OF PEOPLE'S MOVEMENTS
AN INVITATION

10th

National Alliance of People’s Movements

Politics of Development and Social Justice Today

 biennial National Convention on

 31 oct-2 nov 14 at pune

Dear Saathis,

20 years ago, in response to the rising inequality, oppression and destruction in

the name of development, country’s progressive individuals and sangathans came

together and envisioned the birth of the National Alliance of People’s Movements.

There was enthusiasm, hope and determination to struggle towards establishing

peace, justice and truly participatory democracy. Over the last two decades, we

have been a part of the various people’s movements and struggles; there have been

victories and there have been setbacks. Despite the changing times which are defined

by neo-liberal policies and supported unanimously by all political parties, and having

damaging impacts, people’s movements have continued to challenge, propose

alternatives and pushed the boundaries of ideas and vision for a just society. We

witness that the rights of the people are increasingly curtailed, natural resources being

appropriated and rule of law deliberately violated to undermine people’s movements.

However, our struggles have together built increased awareness about such draconian

policies, as a result of which exploitation and injustice can no longer be justified

under the rubric of nationalism. People are resolutely fighting against the violations

of their rights and no longer need outside instigation. Every village, every basti,

every city has people who are raising their voices against capitalist and oppressive

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forces. But on the other hand, religious fanaticism and violence and discrimination

based on gender and caste are raising their ugly heads. On one hand the ruling classes

are keen on changing the pro-people laws enacted by the Parliament and rights

bestowed by the Constitution and on the other hand, it is trying to take political

advantage of the existing exploitation and violence to exercise its continuing control

over society.

As we complete two decades, we feel the need to revisit those same

questions we started with, in today’s context. We invite you to NAPM’s 10th

biennial National Convention on October 31st

Dal, Pune, Maharashtra. More details will follow but this is the intimation so

that you can block the dates and make arrangements for the travel. As it is the

festival season, it would be good if you could make your bookings in advance.

We hope you will be part of this gathering so that with the same enthusiasm,

we can move forward together and collectively understand and strategize the future

course of action to fight the illusion that is being spun in the name of development

but is in fact only increasing inequality and leading to destruction of natural

resources. Working towards the notion of alternative development and building

equitable society is our aim and we are determine to reach this end.

In anticipation to seeing you all,

Medha Patkar, Prafulla Samantara, Dr. Sunilam, Suniti SR, Arundhati Dhuru, 

Gabriele Dietrich, C R Neelakandan, P Chennaiah, Ramakrishnam Raju, Saraswati 

Kavula, Sister Celia, Vilas Bhongade, Suhas Kolhekar, Anand Mazgaonkar, 

Krishnakant, Kamayani Swami, Mahendra Yadav, Bhupender Singh Rawat, Rajendra 

Ravi, Vimal Bhai, Meera, Madhuresh, Kanika.

Contact: Suniti SR :09423571784, Kanika :9818823252, Madhuresh: 9818905316

napmindia@gmail.com, andolan.napm@gmail.com