Friends for Democracy
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Friends for Democracy is a collective of individuals and groups who believe that it is time to redefine what politics has come to mean in our country. This collective supports Mallika in her candidature and have faith in her vision, mission and what she stands for.
Their invaluable support is the backbone of this challenging campaign.
- “Dear Sister Mallika Sarabhai,
I feel that people like me should stand along with you when you are waging a serious political battle with great social commitment.
I can imagine the values, the morale and the convictions that persuaded you in taking such a decision. Gandhinagar is the battlefield where struggle between two ideologies are being fought. India should not be and cannot be a theocratic State. She can remain only as a secular polity. We very well understand that you symbolize the spirit and cause of secularism upholding a great heritage. We know that you will carry forward this struggle. Ultimate victory will be ours.”
by Binoy Viswam, Minister for Forests and Housing, Govt of Kerala
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- “Dear Sister Mallika Sarabhai,
- “The contest between Mallika Sarabhai and Lal Krishna Advani in the Lok Sabha elections for the Gandhinagar seat is a contest between two very different visions of India. She represents the vibrant colours of our diversity in culture and unity with the political ideals of our freedom fighters who laid down their lives so that India could be truly free.
Choose wisely and carefully between the two visions.”
by Nandita Haksar, Human Rights Lawyer and Writer
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- “The contest between Mallika Sarabhai and Lal Krishna Advani in the Lok Sabha elections for the Gandhinagar seat is a contest between two very different visions of India. She represents the vibrant colours of our diversity in culture and unity with the political ideals of our freedom fighters who laid down their lives so that India could be truly free.
- “There is an urgent need to support Mallika Sarabhai in her election campaign and all civil right groups, Human rights organisations, secular groups, NGOs, progressive parties, intellectuals, writers, activists ,to come forward and support her in her daring endeavour and see that this battle is fought aggressively.”
by Citizens For Peace, Mumbai
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- “There is an urgent need to support Mallika Sarabhai in her election campaign and all civil right groups, Human rights organisations, secular groups, NGOs, progressive parties, intellectuals, writers, activists ,to come forward and support her in her daring endeavour and see that this battle is fought aggressively.”
- “Mallika Sarabhai's fierce integrity and tenacious devotion to the public good over an entire career make her a rare candidate. Mallika will work for justice, for equitable and sustainable development that benefits all sectors of society, for honesty and transparency and good governance, and she will work hard for these. I enthusiastically endorse her candidacy.”
by Mira Kamdar, Author of Planet India: The Turbulent Rise of the Largest Democracy and the Future of Our World.
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- “Mallika Sarabhai's fierce integrity and tenacious devotion to the public good over an entire career make her a rare candidate. Mallika will work for justice, for equitable and sustainable development that benefits all sectors of society, for honesty and transparency and good governance, and she will work hard for these. I enthusiastically endorse her candidacy.”
- “Whatever the outcome...that you have taken up the baton, is exemplary. In many ways, it is also historic.”
by Anupa Mehta, Writer and Independent Art Consultant
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- “Whatever the outcome...that you have taken up the baton, is exemplary. In many ways, it is also historic.”
- “Hi Mallika,
I am so glad to endorse your fight for right.”
by Aruna Lakhani, Independent Consultant on Women's Health
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- “Hi Mallika,
- “Dear Mallika,
You have taken, perhaps, the toughest challenge in your life. I wish you luck.
Best wishes.”
by Jayabrato Chatterjee, Writer, Poet, Journalist and Filmmaker
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- “Dear Mallika,
- “I am glad people like you have decided to join politics. India needs you. I wish you all success.”
by Anu Aga, Chairperson, Thermax India
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- “I am glad people like you have decided to join politics. India needs you. I wish you all success.”
- “I admire her courage in wanting to stand up to these ‘forces’ that need to be battled.”
by Hariharan, Musician and Performer
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- “I admire her courage in wanting to stand up to these ‘forces’ that need to be battled.”
- “We are with you in this struggle for secular and value based politics.”
by Kamla Bhasin, Activist and Author
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- “We are with you in this struggle for secular and value based politics.”
