MUMBAI FOR PEACE: a campaign of Mumbai based organizations is Calling all Citizens of Mumbai!
Hold Hands in Unity!
Join "Human Chain" in Mumbai
12 00 noon December 12
SAY NO TO TERROR!
SAY NO TO VIOLENCE!!
We, the people of Mumbai, from all walks of life, of all faiths, all linguistic groups, all ages - traumatized and fearful after the attack on its spirit by criminals who are without a shred of humanity or conscience - will express our commitment to peace, and our condemnation of terror and violence in any form, by coming out on the streets on the coming Dec. 12.
We demand:
1. Government must take responsibility and map out long term and short term strategies, and take action on them.
2. Joint action between India and Pakistan governments to curb religious extremism of all shades in both countries.
3. Better coordination amongst various security and intelligence agencies to deal with terror; and sharing of intelligence and information.
4. Punishment of those responsible for attacks on minorities, which are also an attack on the majority and the multi-cultural body politic of India.
5. Swift, transparent and credible trial and punishment for all those involved in terror, whatever the religion they may profess,
6. A comprehensive Communal Violence Bill in place of the one pending in Parliament.
7. Immediate implementation of Police reforms, providing equipment and training, basic service conditions to police personnel and state security forces. Active facilitation of community participation in security and intelligence gathering..
8. Ensuring moderation and sensitivity in media reporting of violence whether terrorist or any other form, through self-regulation or fiat.
9. Evolve a policy for legal action against hate speech and demonization of any religion or community.
NO MORE SILENCE! WE MUST SPEAK OUT!
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