Police considering charging Arundhati Roy for story...

[RadioRaheem84]

http://kasamaproject.org/2010/04/13/india-police-consider-charges-against-arundhati-roy/


The complainant, Vishwajit Mitra, told The Indian Express that Arundhati’s essay had sought to not only “glorify” the Maoists but also denigrate the country’s established system, including the judiciary. “Referring to a Maoist ‘Jan adalat’, she says in her essay that “in most jan adalats, at least the collective is physically present to make a decision. It’s not made by judges who’ve lost touch with ordinary life”, he pointed out, alleging that the writer also sought to justify Maoist other activities.

[Sir Comradical]

There's really no concept of free speech in India and Arundhati Roy has come close to serving jail time in the past.

A Jan-adalat is like a people's court set up by the Maoists.

[pranabjyoti]

What have to do something other than just discussion and news spreading. What are your suggestions comrades?

[chegitz guevara]

Organize protests at Indian embassy's and consulates?

[Guerrilla22]

So what exactly would they charge her with?

[red cat]

So what exactly would they charge her with?

Probably for speaking in favour of a banned party.

[theblackmask]

I'd be willing to organize at the embassy in Chicago if needed. Would it be better to organize something quickly, and preempt the charges, or wait until there is something more concrete to rally against?

[Guerrilla22]

This some bullshit.

[RedStarOverChina]

I was wondering when this would happen.

[The Vegan Marxist]

Unless they want mass demonstrations around the world, & more than likely violent ones by the Maoists, I think the smartest choice would be not to charge her with anything.

[chegitz guevara]

So what exactly would they charge her with?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chhattisgarh_Special_Public_Security_Act

[The Vegan Marxist]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chhattisgarh_Special_Public_Security_Act

If the charges are under the accusation of her being "unlawful" - hence the act not following constituted laws - then couldn't that just backfire against the government since the Chhattisgarh Security Act is an act against stated constituted laws formed before this Security Act was even enacted?

[pranabjyoti]

I am requesting other comrades around the world to boycott Indian goods specifically cloths and protesting by burning them before the Indian embassies near you and organize protests when any Indian minister. specifically Prime Minister or the minister of Home Affairs P Chidambaram will visit.

[red cat]

Since the Indian government has still not moved against Arundhati, I think she will probably not be arrested. This type of governments are generally a lot quicker than this in silencing any opposition. They are probably scared of her popularity and increasing class consciousness of the Indian masses.

[pranabjyoti]

Since the Indian government has still not moved against Arundhati, I think she will probably not be arrested. This type of governments are generally a lot quicker than this in silencing any opposition. They are probably scared of her popularity and increasing class consciousness of the Indian masses.
Whatsoever, we must be ready and prepared. Whether Arundhuti Roy is arrested or not is less matter of concern than the continuing operation green hunt.

[red cat]

Whatsoever, we must be ready and prepared. Whether Arundhuti Roy is arrested or not is less matter of concern than the continuing operation green hunt. Agreed.

[RadioRaheem84]

Yes, we must be prepared to mobilize in her defense. She is also quite popular among the progressive crowd and it will become a huge PR scandal for the Indian government.

[Alaric]

The Indian government would be foolish repress her. That article will skyrocket in popularity if she is arrested.

[RadioRaheem84]

I hope she doesn't get arrested, but I do hope that the Indian Government's attempts to do so will see the light of day in the international media. It will shed light on the plight of the Maoists and Roy's amazing story.

It is about time that this situation reached the attention of the world, anyways. Most people, even in India, see the Maoists as some rag tag terrorist group operating in the jungle and the Indian government is just trying to pacify them in order to bring modernization and industrialization to a "back ward" and lower caste land. The international media has been for far too long defaming the large organized movement as "terrorists" and the liberals in the press have been doing their usual monopolizing of the moral issues behind the situation. Roy's article achieves a double blow to both camps and more attention to it is needed.

[pranabjyoti]

IMost people, even in India, see the Maoists as some rag tag terrorist group operating in the jungle and the Indian government is just trying to pacify them in order to bring modernization and industrialization to a "back ward" and lower caste land.
Correction, NOT MOST PEOPLE. It may seem from the media reaction but the reality is far from that.

[Saorsa]

We are organising a protest against Green Hunt in my city in about a fortnight.

[Eastside Revolt]

freind of mine's response to the article:

http://submedia.tv/stimulator/2010/04/06/something-like-a-comrade/

[red cat]

freind of mine's response to the article:

http://submedia.tv/stimulator/2010/04/06/something-like-a-comrade/

I don't understand what your friend means by the middle class. The left wing of the petite bourgeoisie is generally considered as a part of the middle class, and from the reports of recent urban demonstrations in India it is clear that they are pro-Maoist, or anti-state at least.

[pranabjyoti]

We are organising a protest against Green Hunt in my city in about a fortnight.
I am requesting you to add the slogan "boycott Indian goods" and burning some of them before the embassies of India.

[Sir Comradical]

Here's the article by Arundhati Roy. It's around 20,000 words. Good read.

http://www.revleft.com/vb/walking-comrades-arundhati-t133336/index.html