Defending the whistle-blower – martyr SKD let down by Ashutosh Aman Mishra and Atal Bansal in SKDF. Did not follow up the Dubey Case with any authorities and advised to block the CBI Investigation.

Defending the whistle-blower

V.VENKATESAN
in New Delhi

The Supreme Court prompts the government to draft a resolution seeking to protect whistle-blowers.

A CONDITION that can encourage corruption is the absence of mechanisms by which instances of fraud and malpractice can be brought to light by a public spirited person, without risking his or her interest or safety. Such a person, a `whistle-blower' in legal parlance, needs institutional protection against victimisation by the target of his or her action. Ensuring the anonymity of the whistle-blower, therefore, is essential for any such mechanism to be meaningful.

K. BHAGYA PRAKASH 

P. Shankar, Chief Vigilance Commissioner.

The murder of Satyendra Dubey, a young engineer working for the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), on November 29, 2003, after he confidentially complained against the corrupt practices in the execution of the Prime Minister's Golden Quadrilateral road project in Bihar, came as a stark reminder of the absence of such a mechanism. He had sent a memorandum to the Prime Minister's Office complaining of corruption in the construction of the highway in Bihar, with a copy to the chairman of the NHAI with a specific request that his identity be not disclosed as he feared for his life (Frontline, February 27, 2004). He wrote again to the Chairman complaining that his identity had been leaked to the authorities concerned. After a few days Satyendra Dubey was found dead with bullet injuries.

While the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is investigating the murder, two public interest petitioners sought the Supreme Court's directions for the immediate creation of a mechanism to protect whistle-blowers. The petitioners also sought a proper probe into Satyendra Dubey's murder and the various allegations of corruption in the project. On April 21, under pressure from the Supreme Court Bench comprising Justices Ruma Pal and P.V. Reddy, which heard the public interest litigation on the Dubey murder case, the National Democratic Alliance government announced an interim arrangement to protect whistle-blowers, pending the enactment of a law. The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions notified a resolution, empowering the Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) to act on the complaints of whistle-blowers and to protect them.

Through the resolution, the government authorised the CVC to act as the `designated agency' to receive written complaints of corruption or misuse of office and recommend appropriate action. The jurisdiction of the CVC in this regard is restricted to any employee of the Central government or public sector companies. Personnel employed by State governments will not come under its purview.

The CVC has announced that it has the responsibility of keeping the identity of the complainant secret, even though it cannot stop the complainant himself from disclosing his identity or making the complaint public. Therefore, it asked the would-be complainants to comply with certain requirements:

* The complaint should be in a closed/secured envelope;

* The envelope should be superscribed "Complaint under The Public Interest Disclosure" and the complainant's name and address should not be written on the envelope, but in an attached letter along with the complaint;

* The Commission will not entertain anonymous complaints;

* The text of the complaint should be carefully drafted so as not to give any details or clue about the complainant's identity. However, the details of the complaint should be specific and verifiable;

* Whistle-blowers are advised not to enter into any correspondence with the Commission seeking acknowledgement, which it will not issue, as a precaution; however, the Commission will get in touch with the complainant if any clarification is required. The CVC, under the resolution, is also expected to ascertain from the complainant whether he or she was the person who made the complaint.

THE CVC, however, warned that it could take action against complainants making motivated or vexatious complaints. The resolution says that in case the designated agency (the CVC) finds the complaint to be motivated or vexatious, it shall be at liberty to take appropriate steps. However, the resolution is silent on how the agency would find out whether a complaint is motivated or vexatious, or what "appropriate steps" it would to take against the complainant in such cases.

The resolution admits that the government is examining The Public Interest Disclosure and Protection of Informers' Bill, 2002, drafted by the Law Commission and annexed to its 179th report. Section 16 of the draft Bill is more specific: "Any person who makes any disclosure which was false to his knowledge or reckless or malicious, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend up to three years and also to fine which may extend up to Rs.50,000." But neither the Law Commission's report nor its draft Bill throws any light on how the designated authority can find out the genuineness of the complaint. The report, on the contrary, adds that it will not be constitutionally or even otherwise permissible to punish a person merely because the facts and allegations mentioned in the disclosure could not be proved in the inquiry conducted by the `competent authority'. It is possible to suggest that the draft Bill and the resolution have granted the "designated authority" unjustifiable discretion in this matter, which could discourage a potential whistle-blower.

S. SUBRAMANIUM 

A sketch of Satyendra Dubey during a march organised in his memory in New Delhi. The resolution is an improvement on the draft Bill to the extent that it guarantees confidentiality to the whistle-blower, whereas the Bill seeks to empower the designated agency to determine whether the whistle-blower's identity needs to be kept a secret. However, the resolution suffers from another serious incongruity: it says that only if the designated agency is of the opinion that either the complainant or the witnesses need protection, it shall issue appropriate directions to the authorities concerned. The designated agency has to be "convinced" about the need for the whistle-blower's protection.

One major lacuna in the resolution is it does not make the recommendation of the CVC binding on the government. The CVC, either as a result of his discreet inquiry or on the basis of the complaint itself, may find substance in the allegations of corruption. It could use the Central Bureau of Investigation or the police authorities to investigate the complaint. In that event, the CVC could only "recommend appropriate action" to the government department or the organisation concerned against the guilty official. The punitive action could include redress of the loss caused to the government, initiation of criminal proceedings, and corrective measures to prevent recurrence of such cases. The CVC, P. Shankar, has deplored this aspect of the resolution, as, in his view, the Commissioner needs sanction before he can order prosecution. Yet, he has called the resolution a good beginning.

The exclusion of Ministers and other government functionaries from the ambit of the resolution has dismayed observers, who have questioned the assumption that there cannot be any whistle-blowing against the excluded functionaries.

Entrusting the CVC as the `designated authority' under the resolution is itself debatable, considering the fact that the limited powers they enjoy have constrained their performance.

There is a political consensus on the need for legislation to protect whistle-blowers. Sadly, however, the NDA government neither had the time nor the political will to debate and enact the Law Commission's draft Bill which was submitted to it in December 2001. Proper legislation could have saved the life of Dubey.

With the resolution, India has joined the select band of four democracies protecting whistle-blowers: the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. As and when Parliament enacts a law to replace the resolution, it will get an opportunity to debate afresh problems arising out of the perceived deficiencies in the draft Bill and the resolution and set them right by learning from the experience of the countries that have similar laws.

INDIA: Satyendra Dubey steals BBC show- with all this exposure to martyr SKD Case, IITians Ashutosh Aman Mishra and Atal Bansal in SKDF did not get JUSTICE for martyr SKD yet !!

INDIA: Satyendra Dubey steals BBC

  

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Satyendra Dubey, the man is dead. But Sateyndra Dubey, the issue, is very much alive and the slain engineer of the National Highway Authority of India, on Tuesday, virtually stole the BBC roadshow to emerge as the focal point of the resistance against corruption and dishonesty

The Times of India
Thursday, March 25, 2004

GAYA: Satyendra Dubey, the man is dead. But Sateyndra Dubey, the issue, is very much alive and the slain engineer of the National Highway Authority of India, on Tuesday, virtually stole the BBC roadshow to emerge as the focal point of the resistance against corruption and dishonesty.

BBC, as part of its ongoing campaign to boost Hindi listenership, organised a roadshow at Gaya on Thursday and the question put by the broadcasting giant for its listeners was — "Kya Imandari Apradh Hai?" (Is honesty a crime?). Again and again, the slain NHAI engineer came for reference by the ordinary radio listeners, who, either showcased Dubey as the ultimate example of honesty and uprightness or cautioned the honest persons about the impending dangers.

Surendra Pathak, a social activist, said that the inference being drawn that honesty is a crime was inherently wrong, as Dubey was not a criminal. His assassins were criminals. Dubey, in fact, set an example for others to follow.

Rustic-looking BBC bugs, quite a few of whom cycled to the roadshow from far off villages, delivered some homilies without any sugar-coating to make the discussion interesting.

Nishat Anjum, one of the four local panelists for the BBC, prescribed education as the remedy for corruption. The suggestion was greeted by a loud protest as many radio listeners, in virtual chorus, said, "Parhe lkhe log ziyada bhrasht aur beiman hote hain. Dusron ko bhi beiman banate hain" . Anuradha Pritam, the BBC anchor, too, joined the issue, saying that in many cases even degrees and certificates were fraudulently obtained. Later, Anjum clarified that she was talking of moral education.

Izhar Khan of Dumaria said: "In our family life, most of us are honest, but when it comes to the discharge of social and official functions, dishonesty creeps in." Rinki Kumar, a student, said that dishonesty can not be brought under check so long as the society does not shun the dishonest and gathers the courage to call a spade a spade.

Date Posted: 3/25/2004

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Satyendra Dubey Murder Case – Full Coverage – martyr SKD let down by Ashutosh Aman Mishra and Atal Bansal with their A B C D E F H I in SKDF.

Satyendra Dubey Murder Case – Full Coverage

http://www.indiacause.com/Cause/C25_SDubey.htm

 “We have adopted the words “Satyameva Jayate” as a guiding principle. But if truth has to triumph, we must first ensure that it does not kill………Satyendra Kumar Dubey could have chosen to keep quiet, like the majority of young professionals of this country. He could have continued doing his job as a deputy general manager in the Centre’s National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) and shut his eyes to the variegated ways in which a prestigious project – Instead Dubey opted to do the right thing by alerting the PMO to these developments because he believed the project was of “unparalleled importance to the nation”. He paid with his life for having done so”  – Indian Express 

Full Coverage:

IIT-Bombay to raise Rs 15 lakh for Dubey family IExpress Jan 15
Dubey case: Eminent lawyer to file PIL NDTV Jan 10
My father paid for his principles with his life. I am proud of him’ IExpress Jan 06
Satyendra Dubey killed for resisting robbers: Accused Rediff Jan 06
SC notice to PMO, Centre, Bihar govt on Dubey Rediff Jan 05
'The president should act’ IExpress Jan 02
Guardian angel Dubey in this remote classroom IExpress Jan 01
'Satyendra lived up to his name' IExpress Dec 31
‘His sacrifice should initiate a movement’ IExpress Dec 29
CBI detains one person in Dubey murder case Rediff Dec 28
Dubey murder: CBI traces suspect through cellphone Sify Dec 28
Dubey murder: We are not at fault, say Delhi, Bihar EcoTimes Dec 17
CBI team in Gaya to probe Dubey's murder Rediff Dec 16
Whistle-blowing, a casualty Hindu Dec 14
Dubey's batchmate recalls the old days Mid-day Dec 14
Spot poll In Gaya, who is Satyendra Dubey? Mid-day Dec 14
CBI begins probe in Dubey case Rediff dec 14
First step forward: cops track Dubey’s cellphone,….. IExpress Dec 13
Police claim "sort of breakthrough" into Dubey murder Yahoo Dec 13
Dubey murder sends fear travelling down his highway stretch IExpress Dec 11
IIT alumni in US takes up Dubey cause with vigour TOI Dec 11
How many more Dubeys? Economic Times Dec 10
Kudos to Murthy IExpress Dec 10
IIT Kanpur director on Dubey murder – 'IITians will make Dubey's death count' Sify Dec 10
Vajpayee demands murder inquiry BBC Dec 10
Why wasn't Dubey protected, asks NHRC Rediff Dec 10
Why was Satyendra Dubey betrayed? Rediff Dec 10
A Prize, Then a Murder Rediff Dec 10
We don't feel like coming back, say IITians TOI Dec 10
Satyendra Dubey- Death Of A Whistleblower Countercurrents Dec 10
|PM shocked by Dubey murder MSN Dec 10
Dubey's murder shocking: PM Rediff Dec 09
Narayana Murthy calls for probe into Satyendra Dubey's murder Rediff Dec 09
Give me justice, Mr Vajpayee TOI Dec 06
And he wrote: If you die, go so quietly that no one gets to know IExpress Dec 07
If only Dubey knew: it was Vajpayee who inspired a Whistle Blower law for India IExpress Dec 06
'My identity has been leaked, Sir, this has exposed me to pressures, threats' NewIndPress Dec 06
Bihar govt wakes up to IITian's murder Rediff Dec 05
Bihar finally decides to order CBI probe into Dubey murder case IExpress Dec 05
Letter to a Murdered Mate…Satyendra Dubey IExpress Dec 05
'IITian's death won't be in vain' TOI Dec 05
Dear Mr Vajpayee, I feel betrayed... TOI Dec 04
Bihar DGP says Dubey’s honesty angered the mafia IExpress Dec 04
Satyendra Jayate IExpress Dec 04
Dubey stink: Govt’s own report shows something rotten  Indian Express, Dec 03
'The whole world's money was not enough to buy him off' NewIndPress Dec 02
Give me justice for son’s murder, not this funeral cheque’ IExpress, Dec 02
Truth is dangerous IExpress, Nov 29
Whistleblower said don’t name me. Govt did. He was shot dead IExpress, Nov 29
Engineer death: No arrests yet, cops have some proof IExpress, Nov 28
IIT engineer stood up to highway corruption, shot dead in Bihar IExpress, Nov 27

Petition to the Prime Minister of India
Demand for Full Inquiry and Justice in Murder of Satyendra Dubey for his Fight Against Corruption

Satyendra Dubey- Death Of A Whistleblower By Sucheta Dalal, but Ashutosh Aman Mishra and Atal Bansal in SKDF let down martyr SKD not following the MESSAGE of SKD.

Satyendra Dubey- Death Of A Whistleblower

By Sucheta Dalal

Suchetadalal.com
10 December, 2003At midnight on Friday, there were 15,000 signatures to the petition-on-line demanding full inquiry and justice in the murder of IIT engineer Satyendra Dubey. By 11 am the next morning, another 1,100 people had added their names to the protest. The petition — http://www.petitiononline.com/mod—perl/signed.cgi/sdubey ) has been posted on dozens of web sites and forwarded by scores of Yahoo groups and blogs and the number of signatories has been growing at an amazing pace. But the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), which is guilty of leaking Dubey’s name — first exposed by The Sunday Express — to the very crooked contractors that he had complained against seems unaware about the groundswell of public anger.

The anger is not so much at the callousness of his office; many Indians take that for granted. It is more because the leader of the world’s largest democracy has not felt the need to even respond to the killing of an honest young IIT engineer trying to retain the integrity of his own dream project, the golden quadrilateral. What the PMO probably fails to realise, despite having an IIT engineer, as his officer on special duty (OSD) is that the Internet is slowly channelling that anger into a quiet movement to clean up the system. The seeds of such a Web-based movement were sown a couple of years ago. And in the last year they have blossomed into thousands of tiny groups that are determined to contribute their bit towards creating a civil society.

What makes these groups special is that they comprise secular, educated, apolitical, middle class individuals, with specific expertise and interests. What the Internet does is to permit them to link up with each other, network and form support groups in minutes when they are moved by a larger issue or cause. For instance, even the Delhi Metro Yahoo Group members, K-West ward (Mumbai) Yahoo group and the Anna Hazare movement have all forwarded the petition to group members and supporters. Did you know, for instance, that the person who drafted the petition-on-line in this case is Tokyo-based Sanjeev Sinha who works with a securities firm? It is things like these that make the Satyendra Dubey issue different.

The Prime Minister may have been advised to ignore the Dubey issue by traditional political advisors who are probably counting on middle class Indians forgetting the case as quickly as they signed the petition-on-line. But we have reason to hope that this time it is different. That is because the Internet links a wide variety of people into a formidable network. >From Kewal Semlani, a consumer and civic activist who fought solitary battles, to Shailesh Gandhi who has run a decade long effort to combat communalism. >From Col. Ramesh Wasudeo who is Anna Hazare’s Mumbai face to Dr R.K. Anand a noted pediatrician and activist. From Express Senior Editor Prakash Kardaley testing the Right to Information Act to US-based Ram Narayanan who is concerned about Indo-US ties. From Sudhir Badami who crusades against noise pollution and for effective public transport to young Kush Singh whose highly informative Yahoo group for the K-West ward, which is slowly acquiring a national character.

The Internet links them all. It allows public-spirited individuals to link up with like-minded people and participate in a variety of efforts towards establishing a civil society and promoting good governance. They can also join larger groups such as LokSatta (www.loksatta.org), Public Concern for Governance Trust (www.pcgt.org), AGNI etc, that are involved with a broader range of concerns. This is just a tiny listing of the groups active in Mumbai. There are probably hundreds of similar groups around the country.

Not all group members may have the courage of Satyendra Dubey and gamble their lives, but most NGO groups are campaigning for two main issues — effective use of the citizen’s Right To Information under the Act, mainly to fight corruption and the need to legislate Whistleblowers’ Protection. The Satyendra Dubey case covers both issues.

His letter to the PM details how the absence of proper systems and procedures and the lack of scrutiny have vitiated the process of awarding the contract to the best companies. That he paid with his life for bringing the corruption scandal to the PM’s attention only underlines the urgent need to protect Whistleblowers. And the fact that PM hasn’t even reacted to Dubey’s sacrifice tells us how tough the battle will be. Having said that, it must be clarified that mere legislation will not protect whistleblowers. Even after the Act is passed, an Atul Tirodkar may still be suspended and victimised for blowing the whistle on the Bombay Stock Exchange president; and a Satyendra Dubey may still forfeit his life. But the existence of legislation will cause at least some companies and institutions to pause and worry about the consequences.

It is a little like the regulation against insider trading. Until a few years ago, insider trading was not even illegal in India. And although it is notoriously difficult to prove, having legislation in place is the first deterrent step. It is the same with legislation to protect whistleblowers. At the very least, it provides basic protection such as a fair and independent hearing and prevents employers from sacking the whistleblowers under other regulations. It also creates the possibility of getting compensated for harassment after a trial. There can be more. The UK Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 for instance lists a wide range of ‘prescribed persons’ in relevant agencies who are held responsible for dealing with whistleblowers complaints. Had we an Act in place, Dubey’s letter to the PMO would not have been passed around so carelessly, nor could all those who initialled it, evaded the consequences of their callousness.

It is globally acknowledged that the existence of legislation does not make whistleblowers out of ordinary people. Most whistleblowers have one thing in common — a strong sense of right and wrong. And the go ahead and ‘blow the whistle’ even if they become ostracised from friends and co-workers or are fired. In fact, harassment and victimisation of whistleblowers is the norm inspite of legislation, or they are ignored. That is why America has NGOs such as the National Whistleblower Center ( www.whistleblowers.org ) to counsel people on the consequences of their action and to handhold them and provide them with legal assistance during their battle. India too needs such counselling as much or more than it needs a Whistleblower Act, only then can we prevent other Satyendra Dubey’s from paying with their life for exposing corruption.

A, B, C, D, E, F,H, I, of Ashutosh Aman Mishra and Atal Bansal in SKDF

A, B, C, D, E, F,H, I, of Ashutosh Aman Mishra an IITian from KANPUR, INDIA and currently ENROLLED at LONDON SCHOOL of BUSINESS. / Atal Bansal another IITian Alumni assisting Ashutosh Aman Mishra.

Arrogance: not to listen to others, driving members out of SKDF Yahoo group who

asks for Accountability and Transparency in SKDF. 

Bungle: PIL's

Coverup: Financial Records, Misleading Donors,

Derail: Investigation of Dubey Case

Exploitations: martyr SKD name, telling everyone SKDF belongs to AMAN, make fool of

every one by AMAN, used this Foundation to malign whistle blower, AMAN using SKDF

as his personal asset,

Failures: to follow up the Dubey Case and with NHRC, CBI, PMO, NHAI, MoRTH,

Hiding: facts of SKDF, no open mind, foundation formed with

other ideas than for Mr. Dubey,

Icompetence: did not know how to transfer funds to family of martyr SKD, to

understand the MESSAGE of martyr SKD.

People’s Comments: martyr SKD totaly let down by IITians Ashutosh Aman Mishra and Atal Bansal

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Paying tribute by only words is not the way to remember his efforts. by denying justice to sathyendra indian authorities are trying to become the biggest violators of justice&truth

Posted by: savad rahman at October 27, 2004 02:01 PM

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It is very appealing that many Indians around the world are supporting anti-corruption movements in India. But it takes more than just saying few words. Most of the people who have post messages from USA/abroad have words like PM should take action against this culprits, and they should be punished for their sins etc etc… But if there is a movement held in India to get those culprits hanged, are we going to fly to India and join the movement, or just shower with words on the net to show our Patriotism? This is also got to change. I was reading a message post on this website where a professor was glad that he left India for US for better life. Great for him. US is a great country, as I have been in this country since I was in 10th grade. But let me tell you Mr. PROFESSOR IN US, that you have no rights to talk anything negative about India. You are glad to make the right decision to settle in USA, then shut your mouth up, and teach in the US. You can bring a change in India by going around small villages with your fellow professors, and educate to step against corruption, to keep their children in school, women rights etc…BUT you professors don't want to do that, but brag about how you all are professors at top notch institutions like Harvard, Oxford, Cal tech, MIT etc……Pathetic. I have come across so many Indian students/Future doctors who want to be doctors to serve, and help people. REALLY? Is that why so many gujurati doctors in India are eagerly looking to settle in US(marrying a US citizen for greencard) or is it because of $$$$$ If you really want to help people, then serve your own people, and help people who couldn't afford to pay doctors visit by not charging them. Then I will consider you a true hero. I am pursuing my self to be a filmmakers, and I plan to promote TRUE ACTION FOR YOUR BELOVED NATION, RATHER THAN JUST SAYING FEW WORDS FOR YOUR NATION TO SHOW Patriotism. You can get in touch with me at KKRUNALPATEL@YAHOO.COM

GOD BLESS MR DUBEY's soul & family. He was a true hero indeed. All my respect to him.
Posted by: Krunal Patel at October 13, 2004 04:09 PM

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It is a shame for every Indian. Paying tribute by only words is not the way to remember his efforts. Every educated and devoted Indian must pledge to eradicate this plague of corruption. Being a Civil Engineering graduate I come across number of people who just want to clear the IES exam to get a post in Ministry or CPWD and let themselves flow with the tide. This must be stop. The thoughts of the upcoming engineers need remoulding. Incomplete work of Dubeyji must not stop. It should be carried forward by the young engineers. All grey haired technocrats and bureaucrats must encourage the builders of tommorrow to make our country CORRUPTION FREE STATE. May God Bless the departed soul and help us to fulfill his dream.

Posted by: Debargha Datta at August 23, 2004 11:22 AM

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First of all Salute to the Hero – SK Dubey.
On this site I see a lot of talk. Can we form a group and fight against corruption? I want to see something happening in India in 2 to 3 years. I want BAD/Wrong do'ers to be afraid of us. We should employ 100's of people who will investigate the corruption in public life. Can you support?
Come forward.
Give me support I will show India changing.

Posted by: Rajesh Singh at August 12, 2004 07:06 AM

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Mera Bharat Mahaan!!!! What a beautiful meaning it has!!! But, now, it is a total shame for our system in India that is controlling our daily life.
Corruption, dishonesty, bribery, theft, murder, kidnapping, extortion…. and what not has become a part of our daily life. Whenever we donot see all these things in headline news, I think that something was wrong and that is why these news didn't come.
When our politicians promise all those innocent citizens of India that they will give everybody a peaceful sleep, a happy future, corruption-free country and this and that, when that time will come?????
An honest engineer is working hard for a better tomorrow when a few illeterate powerful persons donot allow him to survive in this world. What is this?
We, common citizens, work hard to earn our living, we pay taxes to Government. And, a few unwanted people with help of a few corrupt Government officials perloin all our tax money as if the money belonged to them? We pay taxes for the development of our country, not for them?
And when, a brave hero – S.K. Dubey- comes up to stop corruption, all his efforts goes into drain. He is no more with us.
My Salute to S.K. Dubey.
I urge all citizens of India to wake up and fight against a corrupt system. Donot let these corrupt people enjoy our hard earned money.

We need a better Goverment system with no false promises. We need people like S.K. Dubey in our goverment system.
May his soul rest in peace.

Posted by: Abinash Chandra,USA at August 10, 2004 12:38 PM

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What a wonderful man! There are not many in our country who would take a risk on their life, knowing the consequences. This man took and has reached this martyrdom. Its duty of every Indian to back him.
Request the Prime Minister, the opposition minister and the President to work together and book the criminals and contractors at once.

Posted by: Guru Murthy, Software Engineer, UK at July 20, 2004 12:58 PM

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Let us not let go of S.K.Dubey's sacrifice for the motherland. We are all proud of his achievements and continue to fight against the corruption and injustice. Wake up Bihar – you are the GOD's richest state and Poorest by the government! All biharis unite and fight it out.
Blessed are the parents of such a great son of Mother India.

Posted by: N.Mishra at July 9, 2004 12:01 AM

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SATYENDRA DUBEY IS AN INSPIRATION AND HE HAS MADE ME MORE DETERMINED THAN EVER NOT TO BEND TO CORRUPTION….I HOPE HIS DEATH WONT BE IN VAIN..THAT THIS WILL MAKE US ALL MORE HONEST IN OUR DAY TO DAY LIVES..PRITHA,DOCTOR,UK

Posted by: PRITHA at June 7, 2004 05:35 AM

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I saw a newpaper article of CBI hitting the assains of Satyendra…and I was curious to find a forum or link to join people sharing similar views.
Seems Indian investigating authorities are moving in the right directions however the progress is slower.

I would like to contribute in my way towards his family in any possible way I can. Since this group is situated in the United States and I do not see any Indian representative office to contact please contact me at +91-98494-99261 if the site administrator finds my tributes.

I will be more than happy to contribute towards a society with "a few good men " !!
"No great man live and die in vain. The history of the world is but the biography of great men."
Posted by: Prashant Sharma at June 7, 2004 03:46 AM

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To go to war with untrained people is tantamount to abandoning them.
Posted by: Murray Ralph at June 3, 2004 12:35 AM

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I have been following this story since it happened.We will have more of such incidents in India till honesty is erased from the mimds of a few remaining honest people.I feel proud to be an Indian but ashamed of its politicians.What do we expect from a former PM who could not even walk properly is a poet,and nothing from the new one as well.All these people are bunch of crooks who know how to stuff their pockets.Indian don't have blood to revolt,they will rot and die of hunger but still vote Laloo prasad,paswan's.The public is to blame.Ander Nagri Kaana Rajah.All the politicians are bastards .I can only sympathise with the family of Dubeyji and advice future mother's not to bring another honest child on Indian Soil coz India doesn't deserve it.
May Dubeyji's soul rest in peace.
Basant – Australia

Posted by: Basant at May 26, 2004 10:05 PM

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Today we can continue to "just talk " on the issue of corruption –these are just living room talks which we all do and write about but do not have the heart and the courage to do something about it.
It is not one state–whole nation is "BIHAR" today—you can move even one step without encountering corruption—I have been part of so many discussions wherein people have even gone to extremes of suggesting to forma a organization to fight crime and corruption by doing what was done " by hindustani" in the movie—hindustani—I know it seems far fetched but such acts will act as deterrent to acts of corruption–else this will continue.
We all are proud to be indian s but with such acts hapeening every now and then—we will face such issues again.
I am ready to open this dialogue and would like to part of a dialogue which can be initiated to fight formally "corruption in inida" if some funds are needed–am ready to put some recurring funds to the cuase to fight corruption.

May the brave soul rest in peace.

Posted by: Rajeev Singh at May 14, 2004 05:21 AM

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This is yet another act of cowardice by the ruling terrorists (yes .. this is the phrase to be used for bihar). There should be an anti terrorist law against all governments in bihar !!.Shocking. And this case is getting the publicity and so much flak from all around the world because the person involved was an IITian. Had it been an ordinary person, people like narayan murthy wouldnt even have bothered to comment. Deaths like these happen everyday, every minute in india and many untold stories of valour get buried deep below the rubble. This is a cancer which is deep rooted in the indian society and can NOT be removed.

Posted by: Anshuman at May 12, 2004 11:33 PM

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Dear Satya:

You may not be in this world, but certainly your messsage is with us.

Will the Indian govt and the thugs at the helm ever find and prosecute the mafia who mercilessly murdered Satya.

What is the new slogan "India is Shining". What a joke. When there are corrupt politicans and rulers, things can never improve.

God Save Inida – Vande Mataram.

Posted by: Rajaraman at May 8, 2004 03:55 AM

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i am an IT engineer and think sk dubey was really a great man

Posted by: gaurav mehta at May 5, 2004 01:10 AM

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duniya kahti hai bihari koi aachha kam nehi kar sakte hai.dubeyji prammaanit kar diya ki bihari bhi imaandaari ki jindaagi jite. caahhe unhe aapni jaan kiyo na deni pare.hume siwanwasi hone
par garv hai.aap hamessha hamaari dilo rahege.sachmuch dubey ji aapne naam ka matlab duniya ko samja kar chale gaye.aap ko sat sat pranaam.

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Posted by: astrik at April 28, 2004 04:16 AM

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It was really a shocking news and made me feel more guilty when I came to know the story behind it. It is shame for the goverment of India if the criminal are still not punished. I saluate this real hero. I also express my grief for the family of SK Dubey.

Posted by: Amit Pandey at April 16, 2004 10:22 AM

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This is a shameful act of crime to hinder the potential growth opportunities of India. I hope that the government of India and honorable Prime Minister Mr. Vajpayee would take appropriate actions to protect this great Highway project, as well as morale of the honest people.

Posted by: Vivek Dixit at April 13, 2004 11:56 PM

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Amar Shaheed Bhagat Singh gave his life for a free India.
Likewise Amar Shaheed Satyendra Dubey gave his life for a corruption-free India.

A true tribute to Satyendra Dube will be the formation of a SATYENDRA DUBE SOCIETY in which only those people can become members who are willing to make significant sacrifices to make India corruption-free.

And it should be the solemn duty of all NRI's to help the corruprtion-freedom fighters.

Posted by: Subhash Chandra at April 12, 2004 07:30 PM

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This is a shame on our society. The culprits should be punished and such events should not occur
Posted by: kishore at April 10, 2004 02:40 PM

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It feels good that the foreigners have recognized the fighter who dared to fight against corruption but it feels bad that most of our media (except few such as Indian Express. etc.), not even willing to put this international recognition given to the first Indian ever either on their headline or on their front page. I don’t want to spoil my words by citing anything against the corrupt politicians and officials.

I don’t feel good when I see my country is ruled by corrupt politicians and bureaucrats. Neither are they honest nor they allowing anyone to live with honesty.

I recall the statement given by the British people when they are liberating India in 1947 that “We are not worried about leaving India but worried about giving this country on the hands of corrupt people. Let God save this country.”

Truly the God is running this country till now.
Posted by: dubet at March 25, 2004 02:47 AM

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Heart-felt salutation to Late Shri. Satyndra Dubey. Undoubtedly it is a very shame to call myself indian, when indian high offices did not
recognize him as a Mahatma in fighting against corruption. Again, it is an absolute shame on INDIAN GOVERNMENT for not recognizing his credibility. India would have been better off without 1947 independence under british rule.
I salute the BRITISH GOVERNMENT for prompt recognition. Corruption is everywhere, but indian political system is getting closer to define itself as definition. Not sure where it is heading to. Thanks to the founds of SKDF and supporters of this great movement. Without a body like this we cannot show the real support against corruption.
Posted by: Sivakumar Balasubramaniana at March 23, 2004 10:43 AM

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Iam very sad to hear news.May he be in peace whereever he is.All this only shows that India is not yet an independent nation.A second war of independence is badly needed.A war/revolution on corruption,inefficiency,over-population to name a few.I hope the people will wake up from their long slumber or should I say coma,and say NO to all this nonsense.My heart goes to his parents and family.I can imagine how his family is feeling.But we are all there and we will join his fight against corruption.I also wish to condemn the Primeminister's office and road development department for denying that they had leaked his name.It is criminal to have leaked and then compounded by denial.We all know the truth.We are not idiots.We have our brains intact and know who has committed the crime.May God give satyendra's family the strength to bare with this loss.

Posted by: Gautam at March 23, 2004 12:49 AM

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Satyendra is truly a great man who was deprived of his life because of his sincerity. May his soul rest in peace.

It comes as a shock to me, the incompetence of the Indian Prime Minister's Office which did not with hold his identity as he requested in his letter exposing the corruption.

Posted by: Vamsi at March 22, 2004 07:50 PM

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I am an indian student studying in USA and I read about Satyendra Dubey and his tragic end, today.

I hope the government of India is able to find the culprits and punish them severely enough to dissuade any such occurances in the future.Bihar needs to have a facelift, so that more honest upright people are able to work there and bring about a change.As a fellow IITian,I pledge to further the cause of anti-corruption.

Posted by: sabrina sen at March 22, 2004 02:54 PM

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It is a shame on the face of every indian that a country in the west is recognising the effort of an iit'ian who had to face death for his crime what? trying to expose the mailicious crime which is imbibed in the blood of every tom dick and harry in india. There has been a lot of news about India progressing and other stuff, I dont deny that, but why dont we also look into some of the startling facts for eg India ranked second in the most corrupted nation in Asia and a paltry 77th in a survey of 120 countries of least corrupted nations. Why? Everyone is busy what Aishwarya Rai is doing today and where she is going?cant there be better news cant one focus on the plight of some of the poorest people who cant even get a morsel of grain to eat or try exposing some of the malicious corrupt stricken "indian society".India would be much better of wihtout corruption, why don't everyone of us atleast stand for a cause or atleast spend a second a giving a thought to that.

Its high time we do that!
Posted by: Raghu at March 22, 2004 01:55 PM

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I just learnt about this incident. The reality of it is shocking despite seeing this happen in Hindi movies. Heart cries for this stranger and his family (and suddenly the man and the family seem so familiar!). We know the S. Dubeys of the world and we also know that it is because of the S. Dubeys of India that India survives and shines today. S. Dubey lost his life working to protect the integrity of Government of India, let's see what the Government of India can do to safeguard S. Dubeys of future. Hopefully, in this case, a life lost for a purpose is not lost.

God bless his family!

Posted by: Abha Gupta, USA at March 21, 2004 04:11 PM

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It is high time to act against cortuption before – more honest people are victimised. Infact it is already very late to start action. We see that honest people are endangered species and WE MUST ACT AND SAVE THE COUNTRY/WORLD BEFORE THEY ARE EXTINCT.

In a way every one of who see corruption and keep quite about it are responsible for such a sorry state of affairs. We were too busy and selfish to correct such abberations in our society.

So, better late than never LET US ACT…..

Posted by: Ashvini Kumar S K at March 4, 2004 11:44 PM

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This is Really Very said for all of us. We are doing Very well in every field, we have some great minds, but in corruption field also we are going on top. We all have to think on this and we have to do something for that so that we have to remove this corruption for Our roots. The Person should be punish badly so that people should think before doing such brutal crime and we all have to fight for this corruption on our own field.

Posted by: Arvind Singh Tomar at March 3, 2004 08:55 AM

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Satyendra has made us so proud!

In this corruption infested state of Bihar, he has lit a lamp of hope.

If corruption has to be rooted out of India, Bihar surely must be the place to start. Satyendra started the fight, now can all the politicians, adminstrators, and people of influence make a concerted effort to start unravelling the identity of the criminals behind this incident and do their bit to ensure they are brought to justice? Only then will it give the message to the corrupt that when we say we want honesty in public service we really mean it.

Posted by: Gyaneshwar Pandey at February 25, 2004 11:43 PM

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The sad demise of Mr. Dubey is a great national tragedy.He showed us the way, by display of examplary courage, in taking on the unscrupulous elements of the society. I hope his killers are caught and punished. That will give hope to future generations. The dreams of this great soul should be kept alive.The Prime Minister should take note of this and do everything in his powers( not just the lip service)to bring closure to this sordid incident.

Kamal Yadav, Washington DC, USA

Posted by: Kamal Yadav at February 16, 2004 01:28 PM

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This tragedy has pierced my heart and made it so acute the fact of rampant corruption in India and the honest who wage the war against it. The act of these villians is heinous and despicable. My condolences to this family and I want to tell them that `your son is a martyr and his memory shall not go away easily. He will be a inspiration to all Indians who want to uproot this culture of corruption.'
Kamal Sultanpuri
LLM (University of Warwick)
U.K

Posted by: kamal at February 8, 2004 10:32 AM

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The government should act quickly and punish the culprits publicly and severly – sending a strong warning to all corrupt corridors in the country.Let us not allow the progress of our country to flow down the drains of corruption.

Posted by: Anu Shivaram, Sydney, Australia at February 3, 2004 06:46 PM

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Personally I am still astonished as I learn more and more about him, his family and values that he stood and fought for. Not just that as we know now, he did the final sacrifice of giving his life. It’s very hard if not completely impossible to find people who have his levels of high morals and abilities in today’s world. What we have today is a vitiated atmosphere where de facto goal (say motto) is to gain success (mostly monetary and political) at any COST whether it means doing morally wrong things or adopting un-fair means, supporting unethical acts or being the leading idol of corruption. Most of society has more or less accepted this as current norms of life. Many of us are not astonished to see this apparent apathy of the system but feel astonished to see that there are still some brave individuals (whom we term them as FOOLS and DAY DREAMERS) who have not yet come to terms with reality. In lighter vain, many of us feel that some day light of enlightenment will dawn of these individuals and they would realize their mistake of thinking of changing the system, let alone daring to CHANGE. Hey all said and done, this system does work on a temporary basis for most of us. So why bother!
But yes I am bothered to see that there are still individuals who have typical characteristics of Dubeyji and are hell bent on MAKING this system work differently. Bothered and pained because their acts hurts me where it matters most. I did not ever think that my conscience was alive enough to feel the pain but to my surprise it is and is bothering me a lot. May be if this was one of the objectives of Satyendraji, then I must say he succeeded in it. I am sure that must not be the only objective/aim though.
I am still amazed to see the photograph of his father sitting on a small TAKHTA (wooden board) and other family members gathered in a corner in such a simple (and may I say in economic terms extremely poor) surroundings. I can not ignore the overall condition of house and they way things are arranged in this photograph. It may not be the best of the photographs taken, but it does REVEAL some STARTLINGS FACTS of speak volumes of the ETHICS and MORALS that this family has learned to live by. It seems to me that even basic signs of prosperity that are so visible in the lives of so many others like us and definitely government Officials (even the lowest ranking ones) have yet to make their mark in this family. So what should I do? Shade some crocodile tears and feel sympathetic about it. Or as is the norm, give some money and feel great that a donation has been made and I can forget all about it and get back to my usual life. It sure would be an easy way out. But can really give anything to Satyendraji or his family. Before I give something I got to have it at first place. I do have some money (may be scores when compared to him) but haven’t I earned a good portion of that by close my eyes and conscience to ETHICAL and MORAL behavior. I still remember a couple of instances where I have given bribes to get my comfort level. I think I am bankrupt when it comes to MORALITY and ETHICAL behavior. So I can’t really give anything. In fact I am trying to buy some morality and ethics in my life by being sympathetic to him. And I think by helping his family financially, I might be able to heal wounds made to my conscience. I guess it is an easy and way out and may not be wrong but we should DO MORE if we really are TRUE and JUST to the pain and resolve we have because of S.K Dubeyji. For a change I will try to walk few more steps on this road and see where it does lead me to.
Going back to Satyendra Dubeyji’s life and gruesome murder, it may be anybody's guess as to why a person of his caliber, who was one of the brightest of the bright candidates of IIT, had enough options and abilities to pursue a better and comfortable career choose instead to devout his life for upliftment (may I coin a word like that) of India and Indians in his own small way. He tried to do some good things for our country INDIA, at the COST of his OWN and his FAMILY. I have rarely seen a SETUP where family and close relatives BENEFIT LEAST from the advancements of their son or closed ones. It may not be the only case of demonstration of high morals, but it sure is one of those few. There are still some great SOULS who still have HOPE for India and have given us ample hint that with consistent and persistent efforts which may include extreme sacrifice, we might be able to make the POSITIVE DIFFERENCE towards the DESTINY of our current and future generations. In the backdrop of all that we know, I still consider India to be fortunate enough to have been blessed by some such individuals who have shown exceptional command of ethics and moral authority and have courageously guided us in different spheres or of life in different times.
What else can I say to him posthumously, except to pray and promise that we should (and hope is that we will) strive to our level best to keep NOT JUST HIS MESSAGE ALIVE BUT ALSO TO DO ACTS AND DEEDS THAT CAN TERMED GOOD ENOUGH TO HAVE DONE JUSTICE TO HIS MESSAGE. SOMETHING THAT OUR CONSCIENCE CAN ALSO VOUCH FOR REAL. And before we forget, MESSAGE IF NOT MORE IS AT LEAST TO HAVE A CORRUPTION FREE INDIA.
My sincere SALUTE to a REAL LIFE HERO. May God bless his soul and give enough strengh to his family to tide over this crisis.

-Anil Dubey
Posted by: Anil M Dubey at February 3, 2004 09:49 AM

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This heinous act on an honest individual who was fighting corruption deserves strong condemnation. Every public figure must condemn this act. I urge the Prime Minister to suspend the contract with the contractor involved, hold an investigation on top priority, and swiftly punish the guilty with the toughest possible punishment. ‘‘We need a good whistleblower policy in the country. Let this be the last such tragedy in India. I would also like the Prime Minister to speak to the innocent victim’s family to convey the nation’s deep sorrow, and provide all help to them.

Posted by: Narayana Murthy, Infosys Founder at February 1, 2004 08:23 AM

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‘‘The criminalisation of contractors is an unfortunate but true fact…Most of the contracts go to the mafia. I am shocked to hear how an honest man died. I will take personal interest and ensure that we book the culprits.’’
Posted by: D.P. Ojha, Bihar DGP at February 1, 2004 07:49 AM

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His murder and the public outrage will, I hope, finally arouse consciousness among rulers and Parliamentarians about the necessity for such a law (Whistle Blowers Law).

Posted by: Justice B P Jeevan Reddy (Retd. Supreme Court Judge) at February 1, 2004 07:48 AM

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I was shocked to learn about S. K. Dubey, he was one of my favourite students. About two years back he came to meet me when he was working at Ministry of Transport, New Delhi. He was very much interested in pursuing Ph.D. I urge the Government to make a detailed investigation so that such incidences should not be occurred in future.

Posted by: Ramesh P. Singh Professor, IIT K at February 1, 2004 07:48 AM

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I am deeply hurt by this incidence. He has been my student. Very sincere, simple and honest. If full inquiry and justice is not done in the case, in future no one will ever dare to expose cases of corruption and malpractice.

Posted by: Dr Vinod Tare, India, Professor, Deptt of CE, IIT Kanpur at February 1, 2004 07:48 AM

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The more corruption penetrates the entrails of civil society, the more we throw up our arms in despair. To not get thoroughly demoralised, corruption of this kind must be fought collectively by groups and not just by individuals.

Posted by: Shishir K. Jha, India, Professor, IIT Bombay at February 1, 2004 07:47 AM

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I am deeply saddened that in our country we have reached a stage where a man of principle has to pay with his life. I feel humbled by his sacrifice and hope that we in IIT Kanpur will continue to follow his example of honesty and courage.

Posted by: Harish Karnick, India, Professor, IIT Kanpur at February 1, 2004 07:47 AM

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This incident is shocking. People talk about brain drain. When a brain stays, then the result it gets, a bullet. This incident is unacceptable. It will highly deter those people who want to stay and work for India We all request you to take a stern action on this.

Posted by: Prateek Jain, India, Software engineer at February 1, 2004 07:46 AM

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I was very distressed at hearing this news. It is nothing short of a tragedy. And all the more so when one reads of the way the PM's office dealt with his petition. In a robust democracy there would be accountability for this kind of behaviour. Can we, at least in this instance, bring about some accountability, some justice?
Posted by: Rajesh Gopakumar, India, Theoretical Physicist at February 1, 2004 07:46 AM

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This can go in as another case of corruption and negligence on part of beurocrats involved or it cas serve as a reminder to all those who have taken corruption as the way of life … choice is urs Mr, PM.

Posted by: Saurabh Srivastava at February 1, 2004 07:45 AM

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A thorough enquiry should be conducted and the guilty should be given maximum possible punishment.The Whistleblowers act should be implemented as soon as possible.India will progress only if the honest servants of motherland are given adequate protection.

Posted by: Dr.Dharmaraj, Japan, Doctor at February 1, 2004 07:45 AM

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Sir, please help—will let your poem speak, which you wrote over 10 years ago "jhuk nahin sakte" – ….. ham nihathey hain, shatru hai sannadh. Har tarah ke shashtra se hai sajj, Aur pashubal ho utha nirlajj…

Posted by: Avinash, USA, Consultant at February 1, 2004 07:45 AM

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Mr. Prime Minister – Letting this continue will do incalculable harm to India and Indians.

Posted by: Prakash Rao, USA, IT, Director at February 1, 2004 07:43 AM

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Everyday the Newspaper tells a new story of Curruption in Bihar. How long it will continue like this. only GOD knows or the public of BIHAR who only choose such people year after year. Honesty is being thrashed in every corner of the country. This is very pity situation for a country like INDIA. Seems our politicians have only one motive to gain the power, to make money as much as they can in their tenure. The same intention perculates down to the lower level also. The intention of making money at any cost is not good for the growth of our country. I think the time has come when so called critic and intellegent people should come forward and fight against the currupt system. Lets hope this case will be the start up of a new age of Honesty. Lets fight against those for whome life has no value.

Posted by: Praveen Asthana, INDIA, Engineer at February 1, 2004 07:42 AM

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This incident speaks about how honesty pays its price in corruption-ridden Bihar and makes one to think that If there is anything good about India it is only due to the contribution by a few honest indians like Satyendra Dubey who fought against corruption whole-heartedly. To ensure that this gruesome incident would not be a deterrent to the other honest professionals/Engineers the culprits should be booked and not allowed to go scot-free.
Posted by: Manoj Kumar, India, Dy. Manager (Operation), Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd., Moga (Punjab) at February 1, 2004 07:42 AM

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Please take a personal interest in ensuring that the construction project is completed with the highest standards henceforth, so that we learn the right lessons from this tragedy.

Posted by: Samir D. Mathur, USA, Professor, Ohio State University at February 1, 2004 07:41 AM

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This is a very sad and frustrating incident for those who believe that we are progressing towards a better India. But I hope this will not be a deterrent for other honest people, although I hope they be extra vigilant while speaking out, even to the point of being paranoid, because I don't have any hopes from the elected government to provide any such protection.

Posted by: N.S.Vidhyadhiraja, UK at February 1, 2004 07:41 AM

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Since the PMO is repsonsible for this death, the PM should take full responsibility and personally see to it that justice is done.

Posted by: Siddharth Dasgupta, USA, California Institute of Technology at February 1, 2004 07:40 AM

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This inquiry can signal the first of the "changes" that our Foreign Minister recently promised to the EU and global business.

Posted by: Viswa Ghosh, Japan, IBM/Business Consultant at February 1, 2004 07:40 AM

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The culprits should be punished in such a way to set an example for others in the future to think before doing such acts and involved in corruption..

Posted by: Vaibhav Shah, INDIA, Design Engineer at February 1, 2004 07:40 AM

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The mind boggles at the extent of ineptitude, nepotism, apathy and incompetence of the Indian system reaching upto the PMO office. When will we, if ever, learn. This sacrifice must not go waste.

Posted by: Neeraj Gupta, USA, SAC Capital Advisors, Data Specialist at February 1, 2004 07:39 AM

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Corruption is the fundamental hindrance to the progress of the nation. Unless the miscreants, whoever they might be, have to be dealt with ruthlessly. No one is above the law and if this kind of brutal deeds are let away without appropriate punishment, people will loose even those existing microns of faith in law and order. My heartfelt condolences to Mr. Dubey's family members.

Posted by: Krishna Kanth, India, Design Engineer at February 1, 2004 07:38 AM

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There is a reason why people like me have left the country to pursue our career dreams in the U.S. Incidents like this which show the level of corruption in the country makes me think that I was right in my decision to leave India to settle abroad — it is a sorry state of affairs but it is the reality.
Posted by: Kaushik Sengupta, USA, Professor at February 1, 2004 07:38 AM

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this is grossly unacceptable. the guilty should be lynched in public.

Posted by: Haritha Kandalla, India, HR executive at February 1, 2004 07:37 AM

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I have full confidence with our PM , that he will definitely punish the culprits .
Posted by: M.Ganesh, India at February 1, 2004 07:37 AM

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It is shocking, how a confidential letter written by Mr. Dubey to the PM got out in the open, which ultimately led to his identification and murder. The PM should take personal responsibility for this lapse.
Posted by: Aditya Pathak, India at February 1, 2004 07:37 AM

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Hang the people behind this murder.
Posted by: Rajneesh Kumar, India at February 1, 2004 07:36 AM

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pathetic..!! ..What is this!!..this is what country does to its bright people??

Posted by: Kapil Varshney, India, Student at February 1, 2004 07:36 AM

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I believe atleast Vajpayee Ji has the integrity to bring the real killers to the Book…else all hope is lost for India …after Gujarat, Judeo and this …maybe we would have been better off under the British Raj after all

Posted by: Ravi at February 1, 2004 07:35 AM

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Bihar needs Presidents Rule. These netas and their minions have sucked everything out of it.

Posted by: Abhejit Agarwal,s USA at February 1, 2004 07:34 AM

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We will not allow Satyendra's life and work to be treated as cheap and meaningless

Posted by: Alka Sahu, Canada, MBA at February 1, 2004 07:34 AM

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Bihar has to be cleaned up. The politicians of that state are a symbol of corruption. Someone has to get these parasites out of power who are sucking the national resources.

Posted by: Mohit Agnihotri, USA, IT Consulting at February 1, 2004 07:34 AM

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I am also from Bihar, Its really shame on peoples of Bihar. No punishment will help, shoot the criminals

Posted by: Sudeep Suman, India, Software at February 1, 2004 07:33 AM

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I really feel sad for this guy. This is so sick… the persons responsible should be identified and punished

Posted by: Francis, Student at February 1, 2004 07:33 AM

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As the Prime Minister if you really wish to transform India into a world power, then the first thing you and your team as leaders have to help recognize and instill amongst the citizens is the value and sacredness of each human life and basic human dignity.You can do this by mandating the harshest punishment on whoever destroys this basic precept of human life being sacred. If we as Indians do not value ourself and treat each individual with respect then no amount of effort will help the world citizenry treat us with the same respect.

Posted by: Atul Malhotra, USA at February 1, 2004 07:33 AM

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This is a shameful act of crime to hinder the potential growth opportunities of India. I hope that the government of India and honorable Prime Minister Mr. Vajpayee would take appropriate actions to protect this great Highway project, as well as morale of the honest people.

Posted by: Rajeev Gupta, USA, Supply Chain Consultants at February 1, 2004 07:32 AM

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As a Transportation Engineer, I need to think again if I have a chance to work?

Posted by: Ashish Gupta, USA at February 1, 2004 07:32 AM

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If we have any hope leaving behind a better world to future generation, we must ACT now to show that Mr Dubey's stood for something.

Posted by: Keshavacharya, USA, Physcian at February 1, 2004 07:31 AM

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Freedom does not mean being able to vote. It means freedom from poverty, freedom to be honest and freedom to raise a happy family with the knowledge that our children will have a better life than us. India is still not free. It is not free from corruption in public life, it is not free from crime and it is not free from social injustice. Come, lets fight for our freedom. Vande Mataram.

Posted by: Balaji Natarajan, USA at February 1, 2004 07:31 AM

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Improper handling of this case could have large impact on future of our country. Injustice to a member of IIT community means our country doeasn't care for its best technocrats. IITs have brought honor to our nation and would continue to do so in future. But, the morale would get severly affected if proper justice is not served. Action is needed, may be, from PM's office.
Posted by: Dinesh Raut, USA at February 1, 2004 07:30 AM

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India has routinely displayed the promise of improvement. However, going deeper that the overview one gets depressed by the also routine presence of corruption. Championing growth and progress needs to follow closely with the improvement of society. This needs true leadership. Please give a hope to those who wish to contribute actively but cannot overlook what they see around.
Posted by: Gautam Gupta, U.S.A at February 1, 2004 07:30 AM

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Events like this should not be swept under the carpet any further. I sincerely hope that action is taken against those responsible and things go beyond mere paperwork and procastination.

Posted by: Ashish Agarwal at February 1, 2004 07:30 AM

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Events like this should not be swept under the carpet any further. I sincerely hope that action is taken against those responsible and things go beyond mere paperwork and procastination.
Posted by: Dhruv Arora, India, Student ( IIT) at February 1, 2004 07:30 AM

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I am deeply saddened by Mr. Dubey's death, and proud at being associated with him in some way. He embodied all the good things that I and many young citizens of India aspire to attain to.
Posted by: Mahim Mishra, USA at February 1, 2004 07:29 AM

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Mr. Dubey, by his brave and patriotic act has become a guiding light and inspiration to many of our generation. Let us join hands to do justice to this fellow countryman.

Posted by: John Thomas Mannanal, USA at February 1, 2004 07:28 AM

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This incident should not be looked upon as a case of corruption alone. Its high time the country's highest decision making bodies look into the way a common man's plea for social justice directed to his Prime Minister has been dealt without the respect and care that should have been due to it. Sincerely hoping that this petition will not meet the same fate as the letter of S K Dubey.
Posted by: Aneesh Azeez Manzil, India at February 1, 2004 07:27 AM

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Hang the Contractor (In Bihar most of the contractors are criminal anyway).

Posted by: Samant Kumar USA at February 1, 2004 07:27 AM

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This is a condemnable incident. While the petition asks for a CBI enquiry with no time limits, I believe a time bound investigation would be preferable.

Posted by: Puneet Prakash at February 1, 2004 07:26 AM

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The culprits should be punished to prove that we don't live in a jungle. It is required to prove that we have a justice system and India is still a civilized country for the talented people to live in and work with ethics.

Posted by: Biswanath Nandi, USA at February 1, 2004 07:26 AM

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It is not surprising that the brightest and most capable people in India try stay away from public service and all the rot that has set in. Unless the trend is reversed, the whole country would go the way of some well-known states in India.
Posted by: Aseem Agrawal, USA at February 1, 2004 07:25 AM

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Culprits of this dastardly act must be caught and fried in the tandoori pan, so that it sets an example to the rest of the scoundrels.

Posted by: K. Geethanandan, India, Engineer at February 1, 2004 07:24 AM

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Corruption, more importantly official impotence to fight corruption, is the biggest impediment in India's path to achieve a developed nation status. Make your response to this case a turning point in India's development.

Posted by: Rajiv Singh, USA, Finance at January 31, 2004 06:54 PM

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Culprits of this dastardly act must be caught and fried in the tandoori pan, so that it sets an example to the rest of the scoundrels.

Posted by: Sharath Chandra Rao Marripelli, USA, Student at January 31, 2004 06:53 PM

Dubey murder figures in Parliament: Ashutosh Aman Mishra and Atal Bansal did not follow up any any matters of martyr SKD case

Dubey murder figures in Parliament

December 09, 2003 17:23 IST
Last Updated: December 09, 2003 17:37 IST

The murder of National Highways Authority of India engineer, Satyendra Dubey, was raised in Parliament on Tuesday.

The murder is being linked to Dubey's letter to the Prime Minister's Office exposing improper utilisation of funds and sub-standard quality of work in the Golden Quadrilateral Project. The Golden Quadrilateral, prime minister's pet project, aims to connect the four corners of the country by four-lane roads. Communist Party of India-Marxist member Somnath Chatterjee drew the attention of the House to the fact that the engineer's specific request that his name not be divulged was allegedly ignored by the PMO. He asked the government to state its stand on Dubey's murder and explain how it could allow such a prestigious project to be mired in corruption and mismanagement.

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Why wasn’t Dubey protected, asks NHRC: Mismanagement of Ashutosh Aman Mishra in SKDF. No follow ups with NHRC.

Why wasn't Dubey protected, asks NHRC

Onkar Singh in New Delhi | December 10, 2003 16:45 IST
Last Updated: December 10, 2003 20:53 IST

The National Human Rights Commission has issued notices to the Bihar police and the National Highways Authority of India in connection with the Satyendra Dubey murder case.
Dubey, an engineer with the NHAI in Bihar, was killed one year after he wrote a letter to the Prime Minister's Office exposing irregularities in the implementation of the Golden Quadrilateral project.
 
Golden Quadrilateral, Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's pet project, is an endeavour to connect four corners of the country by modern, four-lane roads.

NHRC Chairman A S Anand said the commission took note of media reports into the 'lapses' of the Bihar police and the NHAI's failure to act on Dubey's complaints. The commission has asked NHAI why Dubey's identity was not protected.
 
In a second letter to the PMO, Dubey had complained that his first letter was leaked, exposing him to pressure and threats.

The commission has given three weeks' time for filing of replies. Santosh Kumar, director general, investigations, will be asked to conduct an inquiry if the commission feels there is a need for an independent probe.

The prime minister has already asked the CBI to investigate the case.

Senior officials in Prime Minister's Office refused to confirm or deny that Satyendra Dubey's letter was received. "Please contact the Ministry of Surface Transport for reactions," a senior PMO official told rediff.com.

Officials at the ministry said since the metter is now pending before the Patna high court, they were not in a position to make any comment.

"The matter is sub-judice. In any case the minister is busy till next week. Please contact us after a week," an officer in the office of Minister for Surface Transport Bhuvan Chand Khanduri said.

With inputs from PTI

Narayana Murthy calls for probe into Satyendra Dubey’s murder; Incompetence in SKDF leadership

Narayana Murthy calls for probe into Satyendra Dubey's murder

December 09, 2003 10:31 IST
Last Updated: December 09, 2003 17:34 IST

Chairman of the Board and Chief Mentor of Infosys Technologies Narayana N R Murthy, an IIT alumni, has issued a statement regarding Satyendra Dubey's murder:

"This heinous act on an honest individual who was fighting corruption deserves strong condemnation. Every public figure must condemn this act.

I urge the Prime Minister to suspend the contract with the contractor involved, hold an investigation on top priority, and swiftly punish the guilty with the toughest possible punishment. We need a good whistle blower policy in the country.

Let this be the last such tragedy in India.

I would also like the Prime Minister to speak to the innocent victim's family to convey the nation's deep sorrow, and provide all help to them.

On our ((IIT alumni) part, I suggest that we start a fund for Dubey's family. We should also resolve to fight corruption with urgency."

Narayana Murthy

Dubey case: FIR against CBI officials; Failures of Ashutosh Aman Mishra

Dubey case: FIR against CBI officials

February 02, 2004 23:46 IST

The Bihar Police on Monday registered an FIR against members of the CBI team probing the Satyendra Dubey murder case on the complaint of father of one of the two persons, who allegedly committed suicide after interrogation by the agency, charging the CBI had poisoned them to death during questioning.

Police Superintendent Sanjay Singh told reporters in Patna that the police instituted the case on the complaint of Baijnath Sah, father of Sheonath Kumar Sah who along with Mukendra Paswan had allegedly committed suicide.

Baijnath charged the CBI with poisoning Sheonath and Paswan during interrogation, he said. An officer of the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police, he added, was being asked to probe the allegation

"If necessary, we will seek sanction from the Centre for custodial interrogation or arrest of the CBI men probing the case," Singh said.

Sheonath Kumar Sah and Mukendra Paswan, who were grilled by the agency for several hours during the past few days, died after consuming pesticide at their native village Katari.

The police filed the case against the CBI officials without naming anyone under section 32 IPC (causing hurt by means of poison with intent to commit an offence) and section 302 IPC (murder), the SP said.