martyr SKD message
A dream project of unparalleled importance to the Nation but in reality a great loot of public money because of very poor implementation at every state.
Members suggestions goes to WASTE in SKDF
Members suggestions goes to WASTEAB n AA n KP – Let down SKDF down the drain !!! Look at these suggestions by members !
NOTHING to show for now in SKDF !!
From: "sankrant2" <Sankrant@…>
Date: Tue Dec 2, 2003 12:59 pm
Subject: What is the foundation fighting for?
How can one really honor the death of someone who stood up to thesystem?
By making sure that it becomes a rallying point for changing thesystem. So it will be good for the foundation to define its goalsclearly with which it can measure success and failure and rallypeople around it. Here are some suggestions:
0. One objective appears to be to help Dubey's family financially.This is fine and should be done, but that will hardly be sufficient to honor his death.
1. DUBEY ACT. Creating a whistleblower act, to be called the "Dubeyact" to protect and reward honest officials who are fighting thesystem.
2. BIHAR CLEANUP. Bihar looks like a state that desperately needs help to free its people from the nexus of corrupt politicians andcriminals. It is not clear that the democratic process can do it since that itself has become thoroughly corrupted. Perhaps president's rule for a period of time to implement a clean-up plan is the way to go.
These are already sufficiently large objectives. Refining andimplementing these can be a seed for foundation activities.
If we canachieve 1 and 2 then Dubey's death could be the catalyst for thechange he gave his life for. That would be true honor.
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From: "sbskp" <sbskp@…>
Date: Tue Dec 2, 2003 6:12 pm
Subject: Re: What is the foundation fighting for?
Freinds,
As Sankrant said, the real tributes to SK Dubey's supreme sacrificeshould not be wasted and we need to work for reforms in our systems.
There are already some groups working for decriminalization ofpolitics and trying to eleminate the menace of corruption. I amworking for one of those groups called Lok Satta, an org started byanother honest IAS officer Dr. Jayaprakash Narayan who quit hisservice and started this to reform the system.
We can all work together and try to achieve some measurable goals.Then only there will be a meaning for SK Dubey's ultimate sacrifice.
Please let me know if I can do anything
thanks
Krishna Sriramagiri
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From: Suresh Venkatasubramanian <suresh@…>
Date: Tue Dec 2, 2003 1:15 pm
Subject: Re: [skdubeyFoundation] Defining foundation objectives
A good list of suggestions. I would like to amend 1. slightly: justice forhim is a laudable goal: completion of the project itself is notnecessarily something that is critical. He was killed for identifyingcorruption in the process: that does not necessarily mean the actualhighway project itself is noteworthy. Moreover, it appears that at leastsome groups have issues with the highway project (or its sideeffects) andthere is no need to get entangled with those kinds of controversies.
Suresh Venkatasubramanian,
Ph: 973 360 8951 (o)
Member, Technical Staff
Web: http://www.research.att.com/~suresh/
AT&T Shannon Labs
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From: "ruchirtewari" <ruchir_tewari@…>
Date: Wed Dec 3, 2003 2:37 am
Subject: Re: Defining foundation objectives
I think that while it is ok to target corruption in general,it is desirable to bring special focus to a publicly visible,measurable project which is affected by the corruption.Otherwise we may be fighting the windmills.
We should also be rather cautious about going head to headagainst the government or otherwise making governmentofficials look bad.
The example of Tehelka serves as a warning. Tehelka fought corruptionas well. There was a lot of media coverage and evidence for theiraccusations, but finally the entire effort was crushed and mired inconspiracy theories. This was possible because the corruptiontargetted was in defense arena – an area not available for publicscrutiny. Also they went head to head with the government andpublicly embarrased the then (and current) defence minister.Whether the parties in question were guilty or not did notultimately matter. As Tehelka website says, their efforts werecrushed by the Kafkaesque hand of the government. Another lessonfrom Tehelka is that we must choose our methods carefully – ifopen to legal scrutiny for example, they should be absolutelyclean.
I can think of no better project to focus on than the one Satyendraworked hard for and gave his life for. It is publicly visible andof great importance to the development of the region.It is also an engineering project, which fits well withSatyendra's and our own background. What good is IT going tobring, if civil engineering projects are in such trouble ?If we engineers do not stand up for a nationally importantengineering project, then who will ?
We must emphasise why that project is important and what itsbenefits are. We must apply pressure so that it is completed in areasonable timeframe. We must demand that it be named the SKDubeyhighway. Instead of working for the motivation of revenge orpunishing the guilty, I think we should try to make SKDubey's dreamproject come true. Otherwise we may win the battle but lose the war.Somewhat like scoring big in JEE chem, yet not making the cut.
This issue here is perhaps more one of social engineering than theengineering we were taught. But that, I feel, is the essence of thefight before us. I hope we can rise up to the challenge.-
Ruchir
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From: Krishna Sriramagiri <sbskp@…>
Date: Wed Dec 3, 2003 3:04 am
Subject: Re: [skdubeyFoundation] Re: Defining foundation objectives
This is exactly what I have been saying. Unless we fight against the root causes of corruption we can not tackle these issues. Tehelka and others create some sensation but in the long run they do not work.
We must fight for
1. stopping criminals becoming MPs and MLAa
2. Transaparency in campaign funding — why MPs are spending so much money if they don't get anything back. This is where politician- Contractors nexus will come. We should break it
3. Judicial systems should be reformed — Unless criminals are given quick punishments, they do not care about courts . At present simple cases go on for years.
4. Better instruments of accountability should be established.
Please think it over. It is a long fight but we must fight it out.
with best regards
Krishna Sriramagiri
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From: "nbkhsgyg" <nbkhsg-india@…>
Date: Wed Dec 3, 2003 6:46 am
Subject: Re: Defining foundation objectives
Corruption in Indian society is a very complex and multi-dimensionalproblem. The problem is so deep rooted that only through sustainedefforts on long term basis results (if any) can be achieved.
I suggest following objectives for the foundation:
1. Justice and rehalibitation for SK Dubey's family
2. Commission a fund and system to help/support for governmentofficals who are fighting corruption and require assistance. They maybe few – but all SK Dubeys out there deserve help and support. Thiswill encourage those honest and sincere officials who otherwise mayprefer to keep quiet due to fear of reprisal.
3. Campaign for legal reform so that our legal system is strengthnedagainst corruption.
4. Public education for fight against corruption.
One of the root cause of corruption in India is apathy towards theproblem of corruption – particularly amongst educated people. If SKDubeys' sacrifice can help rally people together to fight againstcorruption in India – it will be the best homage to the departed soul.Regards,-Nilesh
______________________________________________ Meeting Minutes of the Teleconference call held on 3th
Dec 2003
— In skdubeyFoundation@yahoogroups.com, Apoorv Saxena
<apoorv_saxena@…> wrote:
Meeting Minutes of the Teleconference call held on 3th
Dec 2003
Time 10:30 – 12:00 pm (Eastern Standard time, USA)
Attendees:
Atal Bansal (USA)
Ashutosh Aman (USA)
Apoorv Saxena (USA)
Ashish (USA)
Manish Verma (USA)
Nilesh (Singapore)
Ruchir (USA)
Sudhir (USA)
Sriram (USA)
Shartendu Goswami (USA)
Business Meeting:
Meeting was called to order at 8:30pm (EST) by Atal
Bansal.
The minutes were recorded by Apoorv Saxena.
The meeting started with a one-minute silence to offer
condolences for the sacrifice of Mr. S. K. Dubey in
the fight against corruption.
Meeting Agenda:
1) Discuss objectives of the foundation
2) Discuss setting up of the foundation
3) Discuss Media coverage
Topics Discussed:
Objectives of the foundation that were discussed are:
Short term:
1) To provide financial help to the family of Mr. S.
K. Dubey
2) To bring to justice the people involved in the
murder.
3) To generate public awareness of this issue through
Media
Long term:
1) Fight for the eradication of corruption.
2) Campaign for legal reforms
Efforts so far:
Manish Verma
a) is working with Federation of India Association's
(FIA) Jagdish Patel to send letter to PM and other
govt of India institutions.
b) talked with a journalist at Times of India to get
traction with them.
c) is also trying to get in touch with Bhism Agnihotri
: India's ambassor to USA
d) talked to a IAS and his concern was using PMO to
put pressure on the state government could be counter
productive, so it is important to keep State
government in the loop.
Ashish made the point that we should not restrict
ourselves to FIA but talk to other organization too.
Use of Funds:
Aman brought out the point of how to use the funds:
Funds should be used to
· Financially help the family of S.K. Dubey
· To campaign for legal reforms
· To generate public awareness
Working with other Organizations:
· Apoorv pointed out that we should be collaborate
with other NPOs like Loksatta that are fighting for
similar cause.
· Aman suggested to take help from the
government/bureaucracy (IAS officer/ministers)
· Ruchir brought out the point that it is difficult to
accept help from bureaucracy since they are the ones
who are involved in mishandling of the letter.
· Manish pointed out that the NRI community does not
have significant influence on government directly. So
they need to work through media to put pressure on the
Govt.
Issue of Bounty hunters was discussed, with no
concrete conclusion.
Sudhir suggested to get public figures in Industry
like Narayan Murthy to issue statements on this
incident.
Apoorv said he is working with IITB alumni
organization to get people like Vinod Khosla issue
statements.
The type of financial help to the family was
discussed.
Manish will use his contacts with pressure groups to
mobilize efforts in that direction
Sriram asked about the funds that are being deposited
to the paypal weblink on the site.
Amans clarified that at present money stays in pay pal
account and these funds are not routed anywhere.
Apoorv brought out the point that the organization
should also fight for the Witness protection act
(Whistleblower Act).
Atal said that registering the NPO should be done in
two days. He will look into seeking tax exemption for
the NPO.
Aman pointed out two things:
1) If a person wants to send money to Dubey's family
he/she should use the IITK website
2) For donating money to the foundation, the paypal
link should be used.
Gosami brought out the point that because this
organization has a political overtone, we might not be
eligible to be called as charitable organization that
is needed to be tax exempt.
All agreed that this issues need to be resolved by
working with an attorney.
Apoorv pointed out that we need to have an open
discussion on the mailing list for the next couple of
weeks to get the objective (vision and mission) of the
foundation firmed up.
Gosami said that it is important to organize protest
amongst the local people (from S.K. Dubey's village)
to further this cause. This would be more effective in
getting justice, as the local politician will take
notice
Atal pointed out that Sanjay Singh (SP investigating
this murder) should be a key player but it was felt
that he should keep a low profile because he might
under threat himself.
The issue of asking for CBI investigation was raised
with no concrete conclusion.
Main Summary:
Objectives of the foundation:
Short term:
4) To provide financial help to the family of Mr. S.
K. Dubey
5) To bring to justice the people involved in the
murder.
6) To generate public awareness of this issue through
Media
Long term:
1) Fight for the eradication of corruption.
2) Campaign for legal reforms
Action Items:
Atal to talk to the attorney to look into the issue of
definition of charitable org and how to get tax
exemption.
Atal to figure if pay pall account can be transferred
to other organization once it is created.
Atal will get in touch with somebody to make a
documentary on this issue.
Atal, Ashish, Aman to work together in registering the
NPO.
Manish Verma to coordinate the pressure groups
Namit to coordinate the media coverage.
Sudhir to get in touch with people in Bangalore to
rope in public figures to issue statement on this
incident.
Apoorv to work with IITB alumni association here to
coordinate with their efforts
Apoorv to mobilize efforts for enacting the
Whistleblower Act.
To prepare the first draft for the main vision and
objective of the organization and open it for
discussion. Get the final draft ready by end of next
week.
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Apoorv Saxena
Homepage: www.geocities.com/apoorv_saxena
Email address: apoorv_saxena@…
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Treachery Of Ashutosh Aman Mishra and Kalyan Panda
Treachery Of Ashutosh Aman Mishra and Kalyan Panda
Friends,
Last night I posted the massage that praying to the Supreme Court that SKDF didn’t favor CBI investigation in to SKDF but constitute Special Investigating Team.
I having experience of 30 years of petitioning and patenting could instantly make out SKDF is not serious in any investigation but was a “Cover Up Operation”. I have come across information that they were ABVP members as also Satyendra Kumar Dubey. Obviously Satyendra Kumar Dubey was the “Brightest and Honest To The Core Engineer.” After his death when Indian Express launched special coverage of the death of Premier Whistle Blower, the owners Conspired to sabotage investigation in to the Satyendra Dubey charge sheet. They didn’t want any dent to their political masters Shining Campaign.
Ø CEO of SKDF was room mate of Satyendra Dubey and known to family family for 14 years and kalyan Panda for over 2 years, after introducing as Sons Beta) of parents of Satyendra, brothers to his sisters and younger brothers, they stabbed them in their back, swindled most of the donations and hindered CBI investigation.
Ø Only a small fraction of donations collected in the name of Satyendra Dubey family was actually transferred to them that too after 6 months delay.
Ø After 100 days PIL sabotaged on going CBI investigations.
Ø Following IE report gave all the details, except the subcontracting of works at 40% to 50% discount.
http://www.indianexpress.com/res/web/pIe/print.php?content_id=36329
Ø Only one line was to be included in the PIL to ——- And then highlighted several instances of what he called ‘‘loot of public money’’ and ‘‘poor implementation- IE’’. “Subcontracting at 40% to 50% discount points to unprecedented Loot which Satyendra Dubey termed as “Great Loot Of Public Money” that may exceed Rs. 15,000 crores for golden quadrilateral project alone.
Ø PIL to recover 40% to 50% Loot could have been made the very next day.
Ø Bihar government ordered CBI investigation within a week in to murder of Stayendra Dubey.
Ravinder Singh
Whistleblower said don’t name me.
——— Govt did. He was shot dead
http://www.indianexpress.com/res/web/pIe/print.php?content_id=36329
31-year-old IIT grad working on PM’s showpiece highway complained of corruption, contractor mafia
AMITAV RANJAN
NEW DELHI, NOVEMBER 29 The next time a promising young engineer sees corruption and mismanagement in a Government project he’s working on, chances are he will think twice, thrice, several times, before complaining to the political and bureaucratic establishment.
For, 31-year-old Satyendra Kumar Dubey did that, he sent his letter to the Prime Minister’s Office—and now he’s dead, killed by ‘‘unidentified assailants’’ in Gaya, Bihar last week.
Dubey, a 1994 civil engineering graduate from IIT Kanpur, was Deputy General Manager in the Centre’s National Highway Authority of India working on the 60-km Aurangabad-Barachatti segment of the Golden Quadrilateral in Bihar with headquarters in Koderma, Jharkhand.
On November 11, 2002, the Prime Minister’s Office received his letter addressed to the Prime Minister himself. In the letter, a copy of which is with The Sunday Express, Dubey called the PM’s highway showpiece ‘‘a dream project of unparalleled importance to the nation.’’
And then highlighted several instances of what he called ‘‘loot of public money’’ and ‘‘poor implementation.’’
Dubey requested his name be kept secret but at the same time, he let his identity known. He had reason to.
‘‘Since such letters from a common man,’’ Dubey wrote, ‘‘are not usually treated with due seriousness, I wish to clarify… that this letter is being written after careful thought by a very concerned citizen who is also very closely linked with the project. I request you to kindly go through my brief particulars (attached to a separate sheet to ensure secrecy) before proceeding further.’’
Just the opposite happened.
Dubey’s letter is riddled with signatures and scribbles of officials indicating it was a classic case of a file going into babudom’s endless orbit.
• In 10 days, the PMO fowarded Dubey’s complaint to his parent Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. (MoRTH). Dubey’s request for anonymity was apparently ignored by the PMO.
•Along with the attachment, his letter was sent to the MoRTH. Eight Ministry officials went through the letter.
• And on December 4, 2002, Dubey’s letter was sent to the National Highway Authority of India with a copy to NHAI’s Chief Vigilance Officer. And a covering letter from an official: ‘‘I am directed to forward herewith an unsigned letter on the above subject (National Highways Development Project complaint regarding loot of public money) for such action as deemed fit.’’
• On November 27, Dubey was shot dead in Gaya when he was returning from Varanasi. According to the FIR filed at the Rampur police station in Gaya by Dubey’s brother, the people whose corruption he exposed were behind the murder. The FIR does not name anyone. No arrests have been made so far.
Gaya Superintendent of Police Sanjay Singh, a friend of Dubey’s from his IIT Kanpur days, said he will ‘‘leave no stone unturned to track down the killers.’’
Dubey’s key complaints, according to the letter he wrote:
• Detail Project Reports (DPR) by design consultants are in ‘‘very poor shape and cannot be implemented in the field without major modifications…The result is that the DPRs on the basis of which tenders have been called are like garbage.’’
• Process of procurement ‘‘completely manipulated and hijacked’’ by the big contractors. Many contractors are ‘‘submitting forged documents to justify their technical and financial capabilities.’’
• The ‘‘big contractors have been able to get all sorts of help from the officials in NHAI and even the note sheets carrying approval of Chairman have been leaked outside.’’
• NHAI officials have shown great hurry in giving ‘‘mobilisation advance to selected contractors… No surprise as the commission to officials for award of work are linked to the contractors getting their first mobilisation advance.’’
• The entire mobilisation advance of 10% of contract value (which goes up to Rs 40 crore in certain cases) has been paid to the contractors ‘‘within a few weeks of award of work’’ without follow-up to ensure they are ‘‘actually mobilised at site with the same pace.’’
• ‘‘Diversion or idling of funds… in case of equipment advances to the contractors, another 10 per cent of the contract value.’’
• NHAI is going for international competitive bidding to procure the most competent civil contractor for execution of its projects. When it comes to the actual execution, it is found that most of the works (sometimes even upto 100 per cent) are being sublet or sub-contracted to small petty contractors who are not at all capable to execute such projects and ensure the quality of construction.’’
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SKDF Making Film Against Dubey Family Wishes!!
SKDF Making Film Against Dubey Family Wishes!!
It is most shameful that SKDF conspired to save shining campaign and sabotaged investigation in the Charges Leveled Under Heading – Great Loot Of Public Money” by Indian great martyr Satyendra Kumar Dubey, have now decided to make a film.
Friends, please note that the PIL filed by SKDF on March11, 2004 desired investigation in to Barichata section, which was under the control of SKD only and family of SKDF conned to become petitioner so as to exhaust the possibility of Family going independently to investigate the charge sheet.
It was like father moving the court to investigate martyr sons Corruption Cases, Substandard Quality and Sub-contracting etc.
Will SKDF explain why it took SKDF to file duplicate (exactly similar PIL was already filed in January itself) 20 pages PIL after 105 days?
Will SKDF post the copy of the PIL on awaken India and other groups?
Will SKDF post authorization letter from the SKDF family?
Will SKDF explain why it continues to be operational even after family of SKD directed you to shut down the SKDF?
What is the credibility of SKDF in making this film?
Friends, SKDF is out to decimate whatever is left of SKD’s sacrifice. Film will in fact show that GQ project is operational and all Satyendra Kumar Dubey’s “Charges Were False” and he was shot by rickshaw pullers.
Great Indian martyr will be presented by SKDF as an ordinary officer who made false complaint only.
This shall be another false endorsement that there was nothing in his letter to the Prime Minister.
SKDF is working hard to destroy whatever is left of Satyendra Kumar Dubeys honor and credibility.
Ravinder Singh
From: "Dhananjay " <dhananjay_dkd@…>
Date: Sun May 14, 2006 10:10 am
Subject: My last mail and request to dissolve the foundation.
Hello all,
after going through all the happennings of last few weeks/months….. i have decided to deassociate myself from all such groups/activities….. past few weeks have been very painful for me….. and as of now i can't take anymore of it….. i have to take care of my family and that is my first priority right now….. i can't afford to keep myself disturbed from all these….. I know what my brotheer stood for….. and whatever is happenning here is against all that…. i cann't see any sort of controversies on his name…… As of now i need to build myself to make myself capable of fulfilling some of the Bhaiya's
From: "kalyan_panda" kalyan_panda@yahoo.co.in
Date: Mon May 22, 2006 9:56pm(PDT)
Subject: Re: Film On S.K. Dubey- Sacrifice And Cover Up
The documentary would be part financed by SKDF. It is being made by
professionals from satellite and media sector who had taken their own
decision and approached SKDF. The family and the places are in the
script. So please give your suggestions and not criticise to scuttle
panda
Live Whistleblowers In SKDF!!!
Live Whistleblowers In SKDF!!!
Dear Kaustubh Deshpande,
Thank you for exposing the misconduct of SKDF from very first few days of it’s founding.
Scores of anti corruption activists and whistle blowers for the first time in the history of India, joined under SKDF but SKDF eased them out one by one.
Since Aman, Bansal and KP were just infants in this field, we were repeatedly “Advising, Challenging and Questioning” SKDF conduct and operations. They didn’t like our ideas to investigate very serious cases of public loot. SKDF PIL was a deliberate mischief is given out by the question asked by Supreme Court judges -“Why we should entertain a duplicate PIL?” which was filed after 100 days.
SKDF never exposed the Whistleblower Satyendra Kumar Dubey’s charge sheet.
Within a month or two months SKDF had Rs.3 million paid by checks alone but didn’t support any other case of “Public Loot And Cheating”. There is no accounting of donations thereafter though accounts were operational and SKDF solicit donations even now.
Instinctively we knew SKDF was meant to drain away our energies and time until elections are over and was a secret “Operation Cover Up To Save Shining Campaign”. I used to tell the three that we individually are operating since the three snakes were not even molecule on earth.
SKDF didn’t care about live whistleblowers and turned it in to business the sacrifice of Martyr S.K. Dubey and silenced his last wish.
Whistleblowers demand investigations in to the mismanagement of SKDF funds and Bungling in PIL by CBI.
Regards,
Ravinder Singh
[indianthinkers] Re: Script Of Satyendra Kumar Dubey Film.
"Kaustubh Deshpande" <kaustubh.deshpande@gmail.com> —–
Dear Shri. Kalyan Panda,
I would like to remind you that I have been posting Reliance related messages and my comments regularly for more than three years. I am a member of many forums and SKDF was one of the first platforms that posted my messages. You were just a member at that time. For some reasons (best known to the then SKDF decision makers), my messages were rejected by the moderators. I tried to reason with the moderators and when they stuck to their stand, I stopped posting my messages to SKDF and moved over to other Groups.
You have, in your current message to Shri. Ravinder Singhji, made some
improper remarks about Reliance related messages posted to SKDF. I
suggest that you refrain from making such baseless remarks. Over the past three years, I have been able to provide all the readers with more than adequate evidence of my contentions that Reliance Group (read as Ambanis) are out to subjugate our country. You are more than aware of this fact.
I am not interested in spending time over evaluating the performance of SKDF and I suggest that you stop dropping pearls of your wisdom about the Reliance issue.
Regards,
Kaustubh Deshpande
S wrote:Request for Information from SKDF
S wrote:
Wed, 19 Apr 2006 14:35:21 -0700 (PDT)
Re: Update 1 / Re: Request for Information from SKDF
As someone involved in SKDF in its first four months –
without holding an office but led the legal group –
Only two ways of ensuring the books are in order
(sorry for stating the obvious):
1. Every check mailed by a donor in the US went into
one and the only bank account that is claimed for SKDF
in Florida (harder).
2. Printed, original copies of all bank statements
since it opened till date/closure ascertaining every
withdrawal corresponds to a valid remittance, thus
ruling out misuse of any amount as private "working
capital", or worse siphoned off, for the duration
of "the delay" (relatively easier).
SKDF was found not to have transferred the
first tranche for months from its US bank account to the
family (despite easy, online mechanisms that take 3 days
for US->India wires/mailed drafts).
As a then-member I suggested SKDF apologize to donors for the delay, even
offering to put my name on the apology as collective ownership.
That didn't happen. I left SKDF for good.
Lack of Accountability in SKDF in 2004 – two IITians TOTAL DEBACLE in SKDF. Ashutosh Aman Mishra is Sole Director and Officer of SKDF.
two IITian’s DEBACLE in SKDF
1. Ashutosh Aman Mishra using SKDF as his personal asset !!
2. Atal Bansal kicked out members from SKDF in 2003 and 2004 !
3. Kalyan Panda using SKDF to settle personal scores and MALIGNING !!!
Ashutosh Aman Mishra and Atal Bansal Alumni’s of Kanpur IITK with the help of Kalyan Panda have created a NATIONAL DEBACLE in the name of martyr SKD.
These THREE in SKDF did not even understand what martyr SKD’s MESSAGE was and what martyr SKD wrote:
November 11, 2002 Letter to PMO
martyr SKD wrote – A dream project of unparalleled importance to the Nation
‘My identity has been leaked, Sir, this disclosure has exposed me to undesirable pressures, threats’
PM speaks: Guilty won’t be spared, wherever they are
SKDF n AA n AB n KP have created ripple effect by letting down martyr SKD
AAM n AB n KP n SKDF did not really study the Letter written by martyr SKD to PMO on November 11, 2002 and follow the message of martyr SKD. THREE were advising to file PIL only for BIHAR Section of NHAI.
Whistleblower said don’t name me. Govt did. He was shot dead, EXPRESS EXCLUSIVE
SKDubey’s extended vision towards alleviating national poverty…
Engineer’s murder exposes corruption in construction projects
Politically Motivated PIL To Cover Loot In 200 Km In Bihar Only by SKDF
Atal Bansal writes to Asutosh Aman Mishra in 2004 praising the PIL filed by SKDF
How PILs Are Tools To Mislead Courts And Deflect Investigations?
Lack of accountability is possibly an indication for corruption in SKDF in July 2004
Atal Bansal to Ashtosh Aman Mishra and Rajesh Darak in July 2004 about SKDF
SKDF n AA n AB n KP did not follow up on PIL filed by Rakesh Uttamchandra Upadhayay, and filed BUNGLED PIL going against the message of martyr SKD. SLDF filed 100 days late.
PIL enters SC to protect Dubeys, Friday, December 05, 2003
Prime Minister’s office violates Whistle Blower Act [SKD case - SKDF did not follow it up]
If only Dubey knew: it was Vajpayee who inspired a Whistle Blower law for India
Dubey murder case: SC issues notices to PMO
PMO broke confidentiality code in [SKD case]
Dubey case: SC bench says let it go to new bench
Genuine PIL In Two Days, SKDF PIL In 100 Days
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martyr SKD let down by SKDF
Hijacking a Whistleblower’s Legacy
Satyendra Dubey, in a handwritten letter to his friend, four months before he was killed.
Members suggestions goes to waste
SKDF was warned of “Bad PIL” by Prashant Bhushan, the advocate who filed SKDF PIL in March11, 2004.
Foundation Attacks Internal Questioning (Jul ‘04)
Atal Bansal Resigns in Disgrace (Jul ‘04)
Sole Director Operates Non-profit with Impunity
Satyendra’s Brother Expresses Pain and Anguish (May ‘06)
Even Bansal Asks Aman to Dissolve SKDF (May ‘06)
Aman Uses Absurd Accusations to Retain Control
Bitter Truths Of SKDF And Three Snakes!!! by guest Ravinder Singh
Use, Abuse And Blackmail Of SKDF/ Kalyan Panda
Fourth PIL In SK Dubey Case!!!- Kalyan Panda
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SKDubey’s extended vision towards alleviating national poverty…
http://www.indianexpress.com/full_story.php?content_id=36770
| And he wrote: If you die, go so quietly that no one gets to know | |
| In her one-room Delhi flat, behind IIT, the last person Dubey spoke to recalls her close friend |
The letters she has speak his mind and heart: My conscience is my biggest virtue, my wealthiest treasure and my best guide or friend. I always do what my conscience tells or compels me to do. I want to keep this candle of humanity ever glowing in my heart.’’ — Satyendra Dubey, in a handwritten letter to his friend, four months before he was killed. Then there are two which seem prescient: Na mujhko yaad rakhna na mera kaam yaad rakhna, bas itni dua hai ki paigam yaad rakhna (Don’t remember me or my work, just one request, remember my message.) And the last one:Jab doobo bhi to itne sukoon se doobo ki aas paas ki leheron ko bhi pata na lage (If you die, go so quietly that you don’t create a ripple, don’t let the nearby waves get to know.)
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Members suggestions goes to waste
Members suggestions goes to waste !
AB n AA n KP – Let down SKDF down the drain !!! Look at these suggestions by members !
NOTHING to show for now in SKDF !!
From: "sankrant2" <Sankrant@…>
Date: Tue Dec 2, 2003 12:59 pm
Subject: What is the foundation fighting for?
How can one really honor the death of someone who stood up to thesystem?
By making sure that it becomes a rallying point for changing thesystem. So it will be good for the foundation to define its goalsclearly with which it can measure success and failure and rallypeople around it. Here are some suggestions:
0. One objective appears to be to help Dubey's family financially.This is fine and should be done, but that will hardly be sufficient to honor his death.
1. DUBEY ACT. Creating a whistleblower act, to be called the "Dubeyact" to protect and reward honest officials who are fighting thesystem.
2. BIHAR CLEANUP. Bihar looks like a state that desperately needs help to free its people from the nexus of corrupt politicians andcriminals. It is not clear that the democratic process can do it since that itself has become thoroughly corrupted. Perhaps president's rule for a period of time to implement a clean-up plan is the way to go.
These are already sufficiently large objectives. Refining andimplementing these can be a seed for foundation activities.
If we canachieve 1 and 2 then Dubey's death could be the catalyst for thechange he gave his life for. That would be true honor.
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From: "sbskp" <sbskp@…>
Date: Tue Dec 2, 2003 6:12 pm
Subject: Re: What is the foundation fighting for?
Freinds,
As Sankrant said, the real tributes to SK Dubey's supreme sacrificeshould not be wasted and we need to work for reforms in our systems.
There are already some groups working for decriminalization ofpolitics and trying to eleminate the menace of corruption. I amworking for one of those groups called Lok Satta, an org started byanother honest IAS officer Dr. Jayaprakash Narayan who quit hisservice and started this to reform the system.
We can all work together and try to achieve some measurable goals.Then only there will be a meaning for SK Dubey's ultimate sacrifice.
Please let me know if I can do anything
thanks
Krishna Sriramagiri
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From: Suresh Venkatasubramanian <suresh@…>
Date: Tue Dec 2, 2003 1:15 pm
Subject: Re: [skdubeyFoundation] Defining foundation objectives
A good list of suggestions. I would like to amend 1. slightly: justice forhim is a laudable goal: completion of the project itself is notnecessarily something that is critical. He was killed for identifyingcorruption in the process: that does not necessarily mean the actualhighway project itself is noteworthy. Moreover, it appears that at leastsome groups have issues with the highway project (or its sideeffects) andthere is no need to get entangled with those kinds of controversies.
Suresh Venkatasubramanian,
Ph: 973 360 8951 (o)
Member, Technical Staff
Web: http://www.research.att.com/~suresh/
AT&T Shannon Labs
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From: "ruchirtewari" <ruchir_tewari@…>
Date: Wed Dec 3, 2003 2:37 am
Subject: Re: Defining foundation objectives
I think that while it is ok to target corruption in general,it is desirable to bring special focus to a publicly visible,measurable project which is affected by the corruption.Otherwise we may be fighting the windmills.
We should also be rather cautious about going head to headagainst the government or otherwise making governmentofficials look bad.
The example of Tehelka serves as a warning. Tehelka fought corruptionas well. There was a lot of media coverage and evidence for theiraccusations, but finally the entire effort was crushed and mired inconspiracy theories. This was possible because the corruptiontargetted was in defense arena – an area not available for publicscrutiny. Also they went head to head with the government andpublicly embarrased the then (and current) defence minister.Whether the parties in question were guilty or not did notultimately matter. As Tehelka website says, their efforts werecrushed by the Kafkaesque hand of the government. Another lessonfrom Tehelka is that we must choose our methods carefully – ifopen to legal scrutiny for example, they should be absolutelyclean.
I can think of no better project to focus on than the one Satyendraworked hard for and gave his life for. It is publicly visible andof great importance to the development of the region.It is also an engineering project, which fits well withSatyendra's and our own background. What good is IT going tobring, if civil engineering projects are in such trouble ?If we engineers do not stand up for a nationally importantengineering project, then who will ?
We must emphasise why that project is important and what itsbenefits are. We must apply pressure so that it is completed in areasonable timeframe. We must demand that it be named the SKDubeyhighway. Instead of working for the motivation of revenge orpunishing the guilty, I think we should try to make SKDubey's dreamproject come true. Otherwise we may win the battle but lose the war.Somewhat like scoring big in JEE chem, yet not making the cut.
This issue here is perhaps more one of social engineering than theengineering we were taught. But that, I feel, is the essence of thefight before us. I hope we can rise up to the challenge.-
Ruchir
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From: Krishna Sriramagiri <sbskp@…>
Date: Wed Dec 3, 2003 3:04 am
Subject: Re: [skdubeyFoundation] Re: Defining foundation objectives
This is exactly what I have been saying. Unless we fight against the root causes of corruption we can not tackle these issues. Tehelka and others create some sensation but in the long run they do not work.
We must fight for
1. stopping criminals becoming MPs and MLAa
2. Transaparency in campaign funding — why MPs are spending so much money if they don't get anything back. This is where politician- Contractors nexus will come. We should break it
3. Judicial systems should be reformed — Unless criminals are given quick punishments, they do not care about courts . At present simple cases go on for years.
4. Better instruments of accountability should be established.
Please think it over. It is a long fight but we must fight it out.
with best regards
Krishna Sriramagiri
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From: "nbkhsgyg" <nbkhsg-india@…>
Date: Wed Dec 3, 2003 6:46 am
Subject: Re: Defining foundation objectives
Corruption in Indian society is a very complex and multi-dimensionalproblem. The problem is so deep rooted that only through sustainedefforts on long term basis results (if any) can be achieved.
I suggest following objectives for the foundation:
1. Justice and rehalibitation for SK Dubey's family
2. Commission a fund and system to help/support for governmentofficals who are fighting corruption and require assistance. They maybe few – but all SK Dubeys out there deserve help and support. Thiswill encourage those honest and sincere officials who otherwise mayprefer to keep quiet due to fear of reprisal.
3. Campaign for legal reform so that our legal system is strengthnedagainst corruption.
4. Public education for fight against corruption.
One of the root cause of corruption in India is apathy towards theproblem of corruption – particularly amongst educated people. If SKDubeys' sacrifice can help rally people together to fight againstcorruption in India – it will be the best homage to the departed soul.Regards,-Nilesh
______________________________________________ Meeting Minutes of the Teleconference call held on 3th
Dec 2003
— In skdubeyFoundation@yahoogroups.com, Apoorv Saxena
<apoorv_saxena@…> wrote:
Meeting Minutes of the Teleconference call held on 3th
Dec 2003
Time 10:30 – 12:00 pm (Eastern Standard time, USA)
Attendees:
Atal Bansal (USA)
Ashutosh Aman (USA)
Apoorv Saxena (USA)
Ashish (USA)
Manish Verma (USA)
Nilesh (Singapore)
Ruchir (USA)
Sudhir (USA)
Sriram (USA)
Shartendu Goswami (USA)
Business Meeting:
Meeting was called to order at 8:30pm (EST) by Atal
Bansal.
The minutes were recorded by Apoorv Saxena.
The meeting started with a one-minute silence to offer
condolences for the sacrifice of Mr. S. K. Dubey in
the fight against corruption.
Meeting Agenda:
1) Discuss objectives of the foundation
2) Discuss setting up of the foundation
3) Discuss Media coverage
Topics Discussed:
Objectives of the foundation that were discussed are:
Short term:
1) To provide financial help to the family of Mr. S.
K. Dubey
2) To bring to justice the people involved in the
murder.
3) To generate public awareness of this issue through
Media
Long term:
1) Fight for the eradication of corruption.
2) Campaign for legal reforms
Efforts so far:
Manish Verma
a) is working with Federation of India Association's
(FIA) Jagdish Patel to send letter to PM and other
govt of India institutions.
b) talked with a journalist at Times of India to get
traction with them.
c) is also trying to get in touch with Bhism Agnihotri
: India's ambassor to USA
d) talked to a IAS and his concern was using PMO to
put pressure on the state government could be counter
productive, so it is important to keep State
government in the loop.
Ashish made the point that we should not restrict
ourselves to FIA but talk to other organization too.
Use of Funds:
Aman brought out the point of how to use the funds:
Funds should be used to
· Financially help the family of S.K. Dubey
· To campaign for legal reforms
· To generate public awareness
Working with other Organizations:
· Apoorv pointed out that we should be collaborate
with other NPOs like Loksatta that are fighting for
similar cause.
· Aman suggested to take help from the
government/bureaucracy (IAS officer/ministers)
· Ruchir brought out the point that it is difficult to
accept help from bureaucracy since they are the ones
who are involved in mishandling of the letter.
· Manish pointed out that the NRI community does not
have significant influence on government directly. So
they need to work through media to put pressure on the
Govt.
Issue of Bounty hunters was discussed, with no
concrete conclusion.
Sudhir suggested to get public figures in Industry
like Narayan Murthy to issue statements on this
incident.
Apoorv said he is working with IITB alumni
organization to get people like Vinod Khosla issue
statements.
The type of financial help to the family was
discussed.
Manish will use his contacts with pressure groups to
mobilize efforts in that direction
Sriram asked about the funds that are being deposited
to the paypal weblink on the site.
Amans clarified that at present money stays in pay pal
account and these funds are not routed anywhere.
Apoorv brought out the point that the organization
should also fight for the Witness protection act
(Whistleblower Act).
Atal said that registering the NPO should be done in
two days. He will look into seeking tax exemption for
the NPO.
Aman pointed out two things:
1) If a person wants to send money to Dubey's family
he/she should use the IITK website
2) For donating money to the foundation, the paypal
link should be used.
Gosami brought out the point that because this
organization has a political overtone, we might not be
eligible to be called as charitable organization that
is needed to be tax exempt.
All agreed that this issues need to be resolved by
working with an attorney.
Apoorv pointed out that we need to have an open
discussion on the mailing list for the next couple of
weeks to get the objective (vision and mission) of the
foundation firmed up.
Gosami said that it is important to organize protest
amongst the local people (from S.K. Dubey's village)
to further this cause. This would be more effective in
getting justice, as the local politician will take
notice
Atal pointed out that Sanjay Singh (SP investigating
this murder) should be a key player but it was felt
that he should keep a low profile because he might
under threat himself.
The issue of asking for CBI investigation was raised
with no concrete conclusion.
Main Summary:
Objectives of the foundation:
Short term:
4) To provide financial help to the family of Mr. S.
K. Dubey
5) To bring to justice the people involved in the
murder.
6) To generate public awareness of this issue through
Media
Long term:
1) Fight for the eradication of corruption.
2) Campaign for legal reforms
Action Items:
Atal to talk to the attorney to look into the issue of
definition of charitable org and how to get tax
exemption.
Atal to figure if pay pall account can be transferred
to other organization once it is created.
Atal will get in touch with somebody to make a
documentary on this issue.
Atal, Ashish, Aman to work together in registering the
NPO.
Manish Verma to coordinate the pressure groups
Namit to coordinate the media coverage.
Sudhir to get in touch with people in Bangalore to
rope in public figures to issue statement on this
incident.
Apoorv to work with IITB alumni association here to
coordinate with their efforts
Apoorv to mobilize efforts for enacting the
Whistleblower Act.
To prepare the first draft for the main vision and
objective of the organization and open it for
discussion. Get the final draft ready by end of next
week.
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Apoorv Saxena
Homepage: www.geocities.com/apoorv_saxena
Email address: apoorv_saxena@…
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Rajesh Vishnudas Darak, Mumbai, India
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rajesh darak <darak786@gmail.com > wrote:
Thu, 4 May 2006 12:40:36 +0530
Dear Ashutosh,
Please do the needful at the earliest for the benefit of all. You can stop this vituperation by taking concrete actions. Please handover reins of SKDF releasing full control. You could remain a member and continue to support its initiatives. Believe me you will regain your shine in the eyes of people. This is the only way a dormant organisation can be rejuvenated.
I humbly pray to you with folded hands and from the bottom of my heart to kindly detach from SKDF as a owner / director, give up full control and turn into an ordinary member.
I am quite certain that if you explain the background and circumstances correctly to your family or friends they too would advise you the same. This will be your second biggest contribution to society after the one of founding SKDF.
Humey ek cheez dhyan me rakhni chahiye. Ees email group ka koi bhi vyakti, kisi aur ko nicha dikhana nahi chahata. Sablog yahi chahte hain ki SKDF ek jeeti, jagti aur chamakti sanstha baney.
We are all defacto members of SKDF (by mind and heart). In a democracy, one should bow to the wishes of the majority unless you feel there is a malafide intention which I think does not exist in this case. With a team spirit, together, we will shake the governance in tandem.
Thanks & Regards,
RD
Rajesh Darak
Mera Bharat Mahaan…Nahi Hai,
Per Yeh Dosh Mera Hai.
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Vishal Kudchadkar wrote:
Vishal Kudchadkar <vishalk@gmail.com> wrote:
Thu, 4 May 2006 16:48:46 -0700
Re: SKDF information need to come in papers NOW in INDIA, USA , UK, SINGAPORE, DUBAI,
I think it is time to move forward. I believe that Ashutosh sir should hand over the reins of SKDF to either Dani, VMK or Shadi sirs. The reason that I am not in favour of dissolving it in the US is so that volunteers like myself based in the US can continue to contribute towards the WBs in India. But if there are legal complications involved, so be it.
I would suggest that Ashutosh sir make either (or all) of the above named people signatories to the bank account in the US. That way they would have access to the records and will be able paint the clear picture sooner rather than later. Since it is obvious to me from the exchanges that Ashutosh sir is ready to hand over the running of SKDF. (and Ashutosh sir if you are not ready, i cant fathom why after all as happened you would still want to hang on. my humble request to you is to hand over the reins to the new team) Let us begin the transition sooner than later so that we can devote our time and energies in strengthening the WBs in India.
Yes we have missed a great opportunity in not capitalizing on an outraged group of individuals electrified into action. Let us not lose anymore opportunities!
-Vishal
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