While corporate bigwigs want to erase public memory of the tragedy, major politicians wish to be post-Bhopal, in an illusory situation beyond a deeply troubling past. However, for survivors there is no post-Bhopal moment, the past is very much a part of the present, a reality they live and confront daily. As they march forward for remediation and justice, we should stand in solidarity and insist on remembering what happened to ensure that there are no more Bhopals.
For more information:
International Campaign for Justice in Bhopal
Greenpeace
India: The Bhopal Legacy
No room for
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25 years and still waiting by Vidya Subrahmaniam, The Hindu
Bhopal water still toxic 25 years after deadly gas leak, study finds by Randeep Ramesh, The Guardian
Originally from Columbus, Ohio, Rajeev received his B.A. in International Studies and Political Science from The Ohio State University. In addition to his work at the Kirwan Institute, Rajeev continues to write for The Ohio State University's student newspaper, The Lantern, as an opinion columnist. His research interests include examining caste and class hierarchies in South Asia, the construction/deconstruction of nationalism, and the impact of neo-liberal economic policies on communities in developing countries. Also, he is interested in looking at the role of corporations in the international system and addressing the ways in which increasing corporate-control of media runs counter to democratic norms.
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