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FAQs
1.What are the objectives of the Vigil India Movement?
The objectives are twofold;
a.To strive for a truly democratic, secular, egalitarian and just society in India.
b.To promote Human Values.
2.Is it a Political Party?
Vigil India Movement is certainly not a political party nor has it any intention of becoming one. Its main concern is the common people and their development. To this end, it cooperates with all those forces which strive for human rights. In that sense alone is the movement political in nature.
3.Can members of political parties become members of Vigil India Movement?
Yes, the Movement’s doors are open to all irrespective of caste, creed, political affiliation etc. The only requirement is a willingness to share the aspirations of the Movement, namely, a genuine concern for the people of India. Of course, they should subscribe to the objectives of the Movement.
4.How do the Vigil groups function?
Problems differ from place to place. Each Vigil group adopts its own strategy concerning local issues. Vigil groups stand united against all forms of human rights violations. Their strategy varies from fighting court cases to demonstrating in front of Government offices, organizing rallies, public protests, etc., Isolated Vigil groups find it hard to struggle alone. Contact between various Vigil groups gives them strength. Area-wise and state level meetings of conveners and members are held from time to time.
5.How is the work of the movement coordinated?
The Movement is flexibly administered. Ten or more people can form a group though 30 would be the ideal number for keeping up its dynamism. Such groups are called ‘Vigil Groups”. A Vigil group elects its own Convener. The National Office tries to maintain contact with the Vigil groups through the organizers.
6.What is the role of the National Office?
The National Office of the Vigil India Movement in Bangalore functions as a watch-dog. Perhaps, it is too much of a claim but the point is, it tries to keep constant vigil. The National Office attempts to keep in touch with the activities of Vigil groups all over the country. This, however, is not always possible. The formation of Vigil groups in new areas is the responsibility of the people in those places. Whenever authoritarianism puts up its ugly front, whenever exploitation raises its head, wherever corruption is rampant, whenever human dignity is put to indecent tests or the basic rights of human beings are denied, the National Office becomes restless and raises its voice to register its protest. Very often this goes unheeded. However, the Movement does not give up its efforts. The courageous struggle goes on.
The National Office trains the conveners periodically for invigorating the groups and updating them on current issues. Periodically the National staff visits State units and village Vigil groups to rejuvenate the Movement and learn from their experiences. Consultations are also held at the National Office on topics of national importance. (more)
