On Dec 3 1984, Methyl Iso Cynante leaked from the Union Carbide factory in Bhopal which consumed thousands of lives and people still many many more have been affected. The people of Bhopal still suffer from the effects of a disaster and seeking justice. Several activist groups led by Amnesty International held a demonstration at New York yesterday demanding measures by the Indian government to address issues concerning to the victims of 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy. More one hundred activists and around 50 activist groups protested outside the Indian Consulate in New York and called for constitution of a special commission to look into matters like rehabilitation of the victims and quick legal action against Union Carbide and Dow Chemical. (pic of portrait outside Union carbide factory in memory of thousands who lost their life)
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Bhopal tradegy - Protest in NYQ
On Dec 3 1984, Methyl Iso Cynante leaked from the Union Carbide factory in Bhopal which consumed thousands of lives and people still many many more have been affected. The people of Bhopal still suffer from the effects of a disaster and seeking justice. Several activist groups led by Amnesty International held a demonstration at New York yesterday demanding measures by the Indian government to address issues concerning to the victims of 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy. More one hundred activists and around 50 activist groups protested outside the Indian Consulate in New York and called for constitution of a special commission to look into matters like rehabilitation of the victims and quick legal action against Union Carbide and Dow Chemical. (pic of portrait outside Union carbide factory in memory of thousands who lost their life)
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