Shouldn't we be joining such initiatives? FN
Vidyadhar Gadgil reminds us of a protest in Panjim to mark Anti-Patents Day for Drugs. The Indian Patent (Amendment) Bill is likely to be passed in the Parliament in March 2005. However, it is seen as draconian, since it would cause prices of essential medicines to go out of reach of common man.
A Global Campaign has been launched around the world against this Indian Patent (Amendment) Bill. February 26, 2005 (Saturday) is going to be observed as the Anti Patents Day for Drugs.
On this day, the world over, rallies, campaigns, etc., are being organized. Here, in Goa, a people�s protest rally has been organized by Positive People in Panjim on 26th February 2005 starting at the Panjim Church steps at 10.a.m. The rally will move through the city and culminate at Azad Maidan after which a delegation will be forwarding a memorandum to the Chief Minister of Goa.
We call upon all of you to join us at the rally, and protest against the Patent Amendment Bill.
Yours in Solidarity
Positive People.
Convener: Raj Vaidya Co-Conveners: Reggie Gomes & Cynthia Andrade ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Frederick Noronha (FN) Nr Convent Saligao 403511 GoaIndia Freelance Journalist P: 832-2409490 M: 9822122436 http://fn.swiki.net http://fn-floss.notlong.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Where the needs of the world and your talents cross, there lies your vocation. --Aristotle