PETITION- India Peace Campaign

To,
Dr. Manmohan Singh,
The Prime Minister of India

Room No. 152,
South Block, Raisina Hill,
New Delhi ,
India-110 001.


PETITION- India Peace Campaign


In the wake of the recent unfortunate events that have the shook the nation, the signatories of this petition are shocked, outraged and appalled. As concerned and responsible citizens of this nation we use this petition to express our extreme disappointment and discontent at the failure of the Government machinery in preventing and safeguarding the security of the common man.
The gruesome images of the Mumbai attacks are a stark reminder of our vulnerability-our porous borders and open waters. The fact that 10 terrorists were allowed to create havoc in the whole city underlines the basic fact; that how unprepared the whole system is. The image of a policeman fighting the terrorists having AK-47's with outdated rifles is a fearful one. What good is an ill-equipped security force in protecting the citizens?
After the Mumbai terror attacks, it is clear that armed security forces of India are the real heroes of our country. The retaliation by our security agencies despite so many limitations is inspiring to say the least.
We feel let down by our polity and the entire bureaucratic establishment of India.
The India Peace Campaign is a small initiative started by Eight college students and joined by people who shared their sentiments-The members of the India Peace Campaign are appalled ,saddened and disappointed at the same time at the callous nature adopted by the authorities in preventing (and subsequently controlling) such repeated acts of terror.
We believe that we voice the greater concern of the country when we ask for a peaceful India.

Our demand is simple: We want change. The signatories of the India Peace Campaign petition to the Government of India, the following remedial measures with immediate effect;
• With the safety of the citizens in your hands, a Federal Security System should be formed which would be better equipped to prevent and control unforeseen events that can be a threat to national security.
A better equipped security system requires efficient allocation of capital investment, adequate availability and access to the protective gear, arms and ammunition.
• A stronger intelligence network needed to better assess terrorist threats and report them across the security agencies so as to have a smooth transmission of information.
• Local law enforcement agencies should be better trained at crisis management, adequate availability and access to the protective gear, arms and ammunition.
• Sufficient Autonomy in security, investigative and intelligence agencies, higher level of freedom for decision making devoid of Political opportunism, to avoid filtered, misreported information and delayed action.
• Greater Remuneration Packages to our security personnel for their selfless service to the nation.

It is incumbent upon any government to ensure the security of its citizens. The Right to a Peaceful and Safe Life is one that we should not be forced to remind our governing authorities of or even fight for.
All that is needed is for those in seats of authority to deliver responsibly and hoping for this we request from the Government of India, under the leadership of the Prime Minister, that we are able to see the above necessary changes in the system, effective immediately.

Regards,

India Peace Campaign

INDIA PEACE CAMPAIGN - Latest Updates

This is just to inform everyone of some IMPORTANT changes in the
Global Peace Walk. Our event page can be accessed at :
http://www.facebook.com/inbox/?ref=mb#/event.php?eid=48085831562&ref=mf


Due to problems in getting police permission for our prior venues,the locations for New Delhi and Mumbai have been changed.

The Updated Locations are:

For NEW DELHI : Jantar Mantar

For MUMBAI : CST bus depot

For BANGALORE:
Details: Sanya Rai Gupta
Mobile: +919902772236
Email: sanya.rai.gupta@gmail.com


For PUNE:
We have another coordinator for our PUNE PEACE WALK.
Details: Rishi Dogra
Mobile: +919922200001
Email: 19.rishi@gmail.com


For NEW YORK,U.S.A
has joined us in the peace walk and our goodwill ambassador,Rachit Jain,can be contacted at rachitjain@yahoo.com


PLEASE NOTE: If YOUR CITY isn't in the mentioned global peace walk event list and you'd like to hold a walk there, please message the DELHI goodwill ambassadors listed above - Deepti, Nirali or Riddhi and we can help you set up as a part of the global peace walk for 10th December in you city as well.
Hope to see you all there :)
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Nirali has shared an event with you. To view the event or to reply to the message, follow this link:
http://www.facebook.com/n/?inbox/readmessage.php&t=1062129958597

The incident that shook us all.

Finally,
A group of young students, appalled by the Mumbai attacks, have decided that it's finally time to do something. Our campaign aims at spreading the message of unity and peace among people all over the world.
India Peace Campaign has decided to start off with a peace walk. Our intention is to have a harmless yet meaningful gathering of all those people who agree that terror cannot fight terror. Unity of the human race, destroying "terror" and "fear" from our hearts is the answer.

The peace walk is being held in various cities in India and all over the world on the same date and time to show everyone that we are truly together in recognizing the gravity of these events and in our willingness to do anything to make this world a better place to live in.

Join us, wherever you are, at the locations given below.

This peace walk is also in remembrance of those who lost their lives in these tragic events.

Please help us in a cause that is not just ours, but yours too. Wear a WHITE shirt on the day of the walk or a white ribbon if you don't have a shirt.

Locations:

MUMBAI

Location: Marine Drive

Kanika Nayar: kanikanayar@gmail.com or +91 9920061692
Nivedita Jairath: niv rulz86@hotmail.com or +91 9930704099
Parineeta: +91 9869258090
Shariq: +91 9820804486


NEW DELHI

Location : India Gate, Rajpath

Deepti Gupta: deeptigupta88@gmail.com or +91 9811661440
Nirali Vasisht: nirali88@gmail.com
Ridhhi Kapoor: kapoor.riddhi@gmail.com or +91 9999020089


CHENNAI

Location: Marina Beach

Smriti: smritikurian@gmail.com or +91 9962452023
Kishore: kishore.rnarayanan@gmail.com or +91 9444803789


KOLKATA

Location:

Varun: varunsareen36667@gmail.com or +91 9836347160


PUNE

Location:

Adveetiya Agarwal: A_eddie007@yahoo.co.uk or +91 976615001


AHMEDABAD

Location: Gandhi Ashram

Sunny: solesunny@gmail.com or +91 9714844770


CHANDIGARH

Location:

Priya: priya.shandlya@gmail.com


BHOPAL

Location: Top'n Town, New Market

Aniruddh: aniruddhphukan5@gmail.com or +91 9202209633


HAMBURG, GERMANY

Location:

Katrin: dehlikat@googlemail.com


WARSAW,POLAND

Location:

Somnath: somnath.dasguptaa@gmail.com


PARIS,FRANCE

Location:

Rohit Arora: +33 623851246
Animesh Pathak: +22 625340218


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The peace walk in Philadelphia took place on the 2nd of December due to some unavoidable circumstances. It was a successful event and we managed to get 100+ signatures for our petition to be sent to the Prime Minister Of India.You can contact our goodwill ambassador above if you want to contribute to the petition. Congratulations Philly!
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Points to Remember:

1.Global Peace Walk- 10th Dec 2008, (Human Rights Day)
2.Everyone's requested to wear white (Wear a WHITE shirt on the day of the walk or a white ribbon if you don't have a shirt.)
3.The petition will be signed after the peace walk and the walk ends with the national anthem in all cities.
4.Most Importantly - Join Us and as its an open event please feel free to bring your friends and family to show the solidarity and willingness to bring the change.