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Subject: LS: Conditions in Tehri
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Action alert 10-12-2001
After returning from still alive town:
Dear friends,
Salaam.
The situation of Tehri town is worsening. Now the rivers around the city,
are being replaced with a dead water reservoir. Approximately 10,000 people
are still living in the town. People are sad but not in mood to leave city
just. On 6th Dec. in a meeting, the District Magistrate asked people to
change their no dam mentality and leave the town at the earliest.
The bridge is open only for pedestrians, state and private transport is
stopped at a bypass 4 k.m. away from the city. To reach one has to cover
extra 25 k.m. The route is via Zero point, downstream of the Dam.
Water Level is approximately 637 M from the sea Level. Bridge is very close
to the water. Shri Sunderlal Bahuguna's "GANGA HIMALAYA KUTI" is in water.
He has shifted to town side across the river.
Another very symbolic place (which is near bridge) where the first agitation
began in 1978 is also very close to water. Tunnel number one is not opened
in spite of the District Magistrate's promise on 6th Dec.
Desh ko bijali do, hamko jal samadhi do. (Give electricity to the nation and
drown us in the water) With this slogan the "Tehri Bhumidhar Sangthan" has
been launched a SATYAGRAHA in Tehri town at Steshwer Temple where central
Power minister promised with the Tehri people-- I would talk with central
and state govt. on rehabilitation issues.
This Satyagrah is against destruction, violation of human rights and govt.'s
lies.
Please do reach Tehri to strengthen people's struggle against injustice.
Be there; be with the people, who are fighting injustice
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In Tehri, the Satyagrah will continue on Human Rights Day.
Yesterday (9-12-2001), more then 60 people were on one-day Upvas (fast)
and today (10-12-2001), also 50 were on one day Upvas.
Members of the Tehri Bhumidhar Sangthan have decided to keep one-day Upvas
for ten days.
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How to reach Tehri:
Tehri is in the way to Gangotri. From Delhi to Rishikesh is 200 K.M., in
daytime it is 6 to 7 hours journey and in the night it is 5 to 6 hours
journey. In Delhi buses are available any time from I.S.B.T., Mori Gate for
Rishikesh. Tehri is 80 K.M. from Rishikesh. Buses and tracers go from
Rishikesh. By bus it is Rs. 50 and by tracers it is Rs. 100 maximum.
Simple staying and food arrangements are available there.
Meeting with Chief Minister on 9-12-2001:
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On 9th Dec. a delegation of Tehri town oustees met the Chief Minister of
Uttaranchal State. This time main demands were to open tunnel no. 1 and give
a road to reach Tehri town. The government promised to give a positive ans.
with in 3-4 days.
In the Supreme Court
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Four cases are pending in Supreme Court seismicity, rehabilitation, temple
and mosque where Shri Sunderlal Bahuguna and Tehri coalition group are
involved as interveners.
14th Dec. has been announced as the long over due date of hearing these
cases.
For further information contact
Vimalbhai
D-105, Ganesh Nagar, Pandav Nagar Complex, Delhi-110092
Ph.-91+11+2063871
Email-Vimal_bhai@hclinfinet.com
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