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RANCHI/MUMBAI: Activists and people close to Swamy, who worked tirelessly for the rights of tribals and other underprivileged people in Jharkhand for more than three decades,
“This is an institutional murder. He was arrested on fake charges and murdered. Despite the fact that no charges were proved against him, he was kept in jail for several months,” said Aloka Kujoor, who was associated with Swamy for over 20 years.
The Jesuit priest was the oldest among the 16 accused persons arrested in the Elgar-Parishad case and possibly the oldest in India to be charged under the UAPA.
“For decades he was a voice of the oppressed in Jharkhand.We hold the NIA and the central government wholly responsible and strongly condemn their role in Stan’s death, which has once again exposed the fascist face of the BJP government at the Centre,” said a statement issued by Jharkhand Janadhikar Mahasabha (JJM), a network of several people’s organisations and activists.
All India Progressive Women’s Association secretary Kavita Krishnan blamed the government and the jail conditions.
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NEW DELHI: Condemning the judiciary for denying bail to Stan Swamy, activists said it was a dark day for Indian democracy. Swamy had repeatedly
“The system is responsible for Swamy’s death. I strongly condemn the delay in legal procedures. Swamy will always be remembered for his work for Adivasis. Dissent cannot be suppressed. We will continue to champion human rights,” said Jharkhand-based activist Elina Horo.
All India Progressive Women’s Association secretary Kavita Krishnan blamed the government and the jail conditions.