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(Free-Press-Release.com) May 20, 2011 --
Shri Dashrath Devda, noted Men's Rights Activist is sitting on fast unto death along with his many supporters, including many women, at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. In this heat of Delhi, the protesters are sitting on hunger strike peacefully so that society and government may recognize the ill effects of abuse of various Anti-men laws.
As per data of National Crime Records Bureau, every 9th minute a husband commits suicide in India. There are instances where husbands committing suicide has recorded their videos about abuse of Anti-men laws. Despite incontrovertible evidence of abuse of these laws, no steps have been taken by the Government to address these concerns. Ironically, many women have suffered heavily in the hand of these laws. Gender Biased Domestic Violence Act is breaking the families of India. There is no recognition of Father's Rights. Various maintenance laws are being used to usurp from men the basic human right of fruits of one's labour. Destitute men are being sent to jail merely because they cannot pay the exorbitant maintenance awarded to the wives. An estimate suggest that more women have been arrested by the Government of Independent India under Section 498A than total arrest of women by British Government during the whole life of Freedom Movement of India!
A few months back, when Shri Devda raised concerns of men through a Public Interest Litigation in Gujrat High Court, a fine was imposed on him. These issues requires legislative changes, and probably street protest is the only way through which a citizen of India can make his voice heard to the democratic institutions.
The protesters demand Gender Neutral Laws. Even the Law Minister of India promised Gender Neutral Laws some time back. However, after that Anti-men Gender Biased Sexual Harassment Bill was introduced in Lok Sabha, which is likely to make "workplace" a dangerous place to work for Men. Through women reservation in Parliament and state legislatures, men are being ousted from the democratic process of the nation. In Rural India, already men have been ousted from the democratic process of the country through reservation in Panchayats, as men cannot participate in the elections in reserved constituencies.
It is felt that political establishment of the country are treating women as a "voting block" and these steps are designed to divide the country on gender lines. We oppose any such division. Men's Rights Activists believe in harmonious relationship of genders and keep on working for gender justice.
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