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Kashi’s Collective Farewell: Remembering the Teacher of Social Movements

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  Memorial Report “Community Building, Building Hope” In Memory of Late Anil Chaudhary – Teacher, Mentor, and Architect of Social Movements Venue: Parāḍkar Bhavan, Kashi Journalists’ Association, Maidagin, Varanasi Date: 20 August 2025 Introduction On 20 August 2025, Parāḍkar Bhavan in Varanasi witnessed a deeply moving and inspiring memorial gathering in honor of the late Anil Chaudhary , eminent educationist, mentor of social movements, and founder of PEACE . Organized jointly by Jan Mitra Nyas, PVCHR, IRCT, GHPF, JUSTER, and the UNVFVT , the event was not only a tribute but also became the annual conference of PVCHR , symbolically dedicated to Chaudhary’s legacy. The Spirit of the Gathering The event began with floral tributes and a moment of silence before Chaudhary’s portrait. Unlike conventional memorials in metropolitan cities, this gathering was unique because it was grounded in the lived experiences of the marginalized and oppressed communities —those to whom Ani...
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In Memory of Anil Chaudhary: A Commitment to Justice and Dignity

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In Memory of Anil Chaudhary – Standing for Democracy, Justice & Human Dignity. अनिल चौधरी की स्मृति में : सामाजिक न्याय और यातना पीड़ितों के सम्मान का संकल्प जनमित्र न्यास (JMN), PVCHR और सहयोगी संगठनों द्वारा आयोजित वार्षिक सम्मेलन और स्मृति सभा में सामाजिक आंदोलनों के गुरु स्वर्गीय अनिल चौधरी को श्रद्धांजलि दी गई और यातना पीड़ितों को सम्मानित किया गया। इस अवसर पर गांधीवादी इतिहासकार डॉ. मोहम्मद आरिफ ने कहा: “चौधरी साहब तीन बातों के लिए हमेशा याद किए जाएंगे — सांप्रदायिकता का विनाश करो, लोकतंत्र की रक्षा करो और भूमंडलीकरण का प्रतिरोध करो।” मीडिया कवरेज इस आयोजन को लेकर 15 अख़बारों और 10 ऑनलाइन पोर्टलों ने विस्तृत समाचार प्रकाशित किए। इसके अलावा 15 अगस्त 2025 को एक विज्ञापन भी प्रमुख अखबारों में प्रकाशित हुआ। कुल मीडिया कवरेज: 26 (15 प्रिंट + 10 ऑनलाइन + 1 विज्ञापन) कुछ प्रमुख ऑनलाइन लिंक गोरखपुर न्यूज़ लाइन: लिंक जुबिली पोस्ट: लिंक पूर्वांचल न्यूज़: लिंक जनचौक: लिंक Breaking News Express: लिंक Any Time News: लिंक गाँव गिराव: लिंक काशी का न्यू...
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NHRC of India Reaffirms State Accountability in Custodial Deaths: A Landmark Step for Human Rights

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  NHRC of India Reaffirms State Accountability in Custodial Deaths: A Landmark Step for Human Rights The National Human Rights Commission of India (NHRC) has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to upholding the dignity of every individual, especially those most vulnerable under State custody. In a recent case (No. 1016/18/19/2023-AD), the Commission issued a Show Cause Notice to the Government of Odisha following the custodial death of Ravindra Meher , a 30-year-old convict who died by suicide in the Special Sub-Jail, Boudh, on 8 April 2023. The NHRC’s observations leave no ambiguity: The State carries the ultimate responsibility for the safety and well-being of all individuals in its custody. Custodial deaths signal systemic negligence , particularly when psychiatric patients are left without adequate supervision. The principle of vicarious liability places accountability squarely on the State for acts of omission or commission by its officials. The...
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National Human Rights Commission Calls for Additional Reports on Alleged Police Encounter in Kaushambi

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 At the PVCHR office, Lenin Raghuvanshi honors survivors of custodial violence, highlighting empathy and emotion as part of the healing process through Testimonial Therapy . National Human Rights Commission Calls for Additional Reports on Alleged Police Encounter in Kaushambi 📍 Case No. 26139/24/4/2023-AFE 🗓️ Date: 21 August 2025 The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has once again directed the Superintendent of Police, Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh, to furnish crucial missing reports in the case of Vijay Soni , a young man who allegedly died in a staged police encounter. The complaint was filed by Lenin Raghuvanshi , a well-known human rights defender from Varanasi, and supported by Vijay’s mother, Smt. Anju Devi . 📖 Background of the Case According to the complaint, on 10 September 2023 , police personnel arrived at Vijay Soni’s house and brutally assaulted him. When his mother tried to intervene, she was abused and threatened. Vijay was taken away and went missing from ...
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