Articles of/on/by Lenin & Shruti

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29609539488329150632026-05-25T03:11:55.676-07:00Articles of/on/by Lenin & ShrutiPeoples' Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12936179142110767230noreply@blogger.comBlogger1276125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960953948832915063.post-50312577011609325282026-05-24T03:14:42.043-07:002026-05-24T03:14:42.043-07:00Jagannath, Kashi, and the Muslim Devotees Who Keep India’s Shared Civilization Alive

 Jagannath is not merely a deity of ritual. He is the Lord of the People — of labourers, weavers, saints, artisans, and seekers beyond caste and religious boundaries.My latest OP-ED explores how Bhagwan Jagannath, Kashi, Muslim devotees like Salabega, and the shared traditions of Banaras together represent India’s deepest civilizational truth: coexistence.From Muslim weavers creating

Peoples' Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12936179142110767230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960953948832915063.post-8285467190374860462026-05-24T01:24:21.604-07:002026-05-24T01:29:34.613-07:00Presentation of Kashi to Mahant Prof. Vishambhar Nath Mishra: A Confluence of Culture, Compassion, and Social Justice

महंत प्रो. विश्वम्भर नाथ मिश्र जी को जन्मदिवस की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ : “काशी” पुस्तक समर्पण के साथ एक भावपूर्ण संवादआज संकट मोचन मंदिर के महंत, IIT BHU के वरिष्ठ प्रोफेसर, गंगा-जमुनी संस्कृति के संवाहक तथा काशी की समावेशी परंपरा के प्रेरणास्रोत श्रद्धेय Prof. Vishambhar Nath Mishra जी का जन्मदिवस है।इस विशेष अवसर पर Lenin Raghuvanshi, Shruti Nagvanshi, सह-लेखक चंद्र मिश्रा तथा People’s Vigilance

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Peoples' Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12936179142110767230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960953948832915063.post-78336417441161838722026-05-22T04:54:01.228-07:002026-05-22T04:54:01.228-07:00Dr. Lenin Raghuvanshi: Grassroots Impacts | Real Life Heroes | The SocioFare Awards 2026 | Delhi

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🌿 Shruti Nagvanshi on Dignity, Grassroots Leadership, and Social JusticeHonoured to share that Shruti Nagvanshi has been featured in DeFacto 2026, the annual publication of Hansraj College, University of Delhi. The interview reflects on decades of grassroots work with marginalized communities through Jan Mitra Nyas and People's Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR).The conversation

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 A meaningful moment of dialogue through culture, literature, and shared values.My wife Shruti and I had the opportunity to present our book Kashi to a senior public official, Shri Aniruddh Singh Ji. After reading it, he wrote appreciatively about the spiritual and cultural significance of Kashi — a reminder that literature still has the power to build empathy, reflection, and human

Peoples' Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12936179142110767230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960953948832915063.post-67041650216420539012026-05-06T20:51:01.279-07:002026-05-06T20:51:39.834-07:00 “Warning becomes worming. The law becomes its own erasure.”

 “Warning becomes worming. The law becomes its own erasure.”A powerful and deeply reflective review by Aayushi Rana on Dalits in Independent India and Margins to Centre Stage. The piece confronts caste violence, state impunity, labour exploitation, and grassroots resistance with honesty and urgency.“India shed its British shackles in 1947, but failed to dismantle the domestic

 Kashi is not just a city—it is the living heartbeat of India’s civilizational soul.For centuries, it has been a space where diverse traditions—Hindu, Buddhist, Jain, Sikh, and Islamic—have coexisted, interacted, and enriched each other. It is the land shaped by voices like Kabir, Ravidas, Premchand, and Bismillah Khan—voices that speak of harmony, dignity, and shared humanity.My book 

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 🏆 लेनिन रघुवंशी को ‘सोशियोफेयर अवार्ड 2026’ / Lenin Raghuvanshi to Receive ‘Sociophare Award 2026’वाराणसी | 17 मार्च 2026Varanasi | March 17, 2026समाज में सकारात्मक बदलाव लाने वाले लोगों को सम्मानित करना एक प्रगतिशील समाज की पहचान है। इसी दिशा में, प्रसिद्ध मानवाधिकार कार्यकर्ता लेनिन रघुवंशी को वर्ष 2026 का प्रतिष्ठित ‘सोशियोफेयर अवार्ड’ प्रदान किए जाने की घोषणा की गई

Peoples' Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12936179142110767230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960953948832915063.post-6900469849072900752026-03-16T12:56:00.000-07:002026-03-16T12:56:04.973-07:00जिस महिला ने चुप्पी तोड़कर इतिहास बना दिया | SHRUTI NAGVANSHI

Peoples' Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12936179142110767230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960953948832915063.post-23091580800492510052026-03-16T04:31:00.000-07:002026-03-16T04:31:04.660-07:00 Women’s Leadership and Social Transformation: Reflections from International Women’s Day 2026

  Women’s Leadership and Social Transformation: Reflections from International Women’s Day 2026Human rights defender Lenin Raghuvanshi has published a reflective article highlighting the transformative role of women’s leadership in building a more just and humane society. The piece draws from experiences during International Women’s Day 2026 programmes in Varanasi,

Peoples' Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12936179142110767230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960953948832915063.post-4258587459517666252026-02-22T21:21:00.000-08:002026-02-22T21:21:30.772-08:00 Together in Struggle, Together in Hope: A Life of Partnership, Justice, and the Moral Imperative of Social Responsibility

  Together in Struggle, Together in Hope: A Life of Partnership, Justice, and the Moral Imperative of Social ResponsibilityHonoured at the TOI National CSR Summit 2026 in the distinguished presence of the Hon’ble Vice-President of India, this moment was not just recognition of work — but a reflection of decades of shared struggle, partnership, and commitment to justice.From our journey

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 Remembering Shri Harivansh Singh Ji on his 40th death anniversary — a man whose life was defined not by noise, but by quiet strength, dignity, compassion, and unwavering support for his family. Some individuals do not seek recognition, yet their values echo across generations. He was one such guiding force whose legacy continues to shape our lives.Anniversaries are more than dates; they are

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 बनारस की बेटी श्रुति नागवंशी : नारी शक्ति की वह रौशनी जो अंधेरों से लड़ती रही@विजय विनीतबनारस…जहां गंगा सिर्फ़ नदी नहीं, चेतना है। जहां घाटों की सीढ़ियां इतिहास से बातें करती हैं और हर गली में कोई न कोई कथा सांस लेती है। इसी बनारस की मिट्टी में जन्मी एक बेटी श्रुति नागवंशी जिसने अपने जीवन को केवल अपना नहीं रहने दिया, बल्कि उसे उन आवाज़ों के नाम कर दिया जो सदियों से दबाई जाती रही हैं। https:

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  🌟 बधाई हो श्रुति नागवंशी! 🌟बनारस की बेटी श्रुति नागवंशी एक सच्ची नारी शक्ति की मिसाल हैं। उन्होंने अपनी ज़िंदगी लगभग 30 वर्षों से बाल श्रम, बाल विवाह और महिलाओं के खिलाफ होने वाले उत्पीड़न के खिलाफ संघर्ष करने में समर्पित कर दी है।छोटी उम्र से ही उन्होंने समाज के सबसे वंचित दलित महिलाओं और बच्चियों के साथ काम किया, उन्हें सरकारी योजनाओं से जोड़ने, अस्पताल सुविधाएँ दिलाने और उनके

Peoples' Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12936179142110767230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960953948832915063.post-5781359582555739042026-02-06T02:57:00.000-08:002026-02-06T02:57:52.839-08:00Confluence 2026: Why Artistic Collaboration Matters More Than Ever in a Fragmented World

 🌍🎨 Confluence 2026: Why Artistic Collaboration Matters More Than Ever in a Fragmented WorldIn an era shaped by divisions and distance, art continues to remind us of our shared humanity. Confluence 2026 brings together Lithuanian artist Aušra Kiudulaitė and Indian artist Suresh K. Nair in a powerful cross-cultural dialogue at KA Art Gallery, Varanasi — transforming isolation into

Peoples' Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12936179142110767230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960953948832915063.post-9317023514519931152026-02-02T09:23:00.000-08:002026-02-02T09:23:43.254-08:00बजट 2026: मध्यम वर्ग को टैक्स राहत, युवाओं को नौकरी की गारंटी और इंफ्रा पर ‘मेगा-खर्च’

केंद्र सरकार द्वारा प्रस्तुत बजट 2026 को जनता-केन्द्रित और विकासोन्मुखी बताते हुए सरकार ने इसे “परिवर्तन मिशन” का नाम दिया है। इस बजट में मध्यम वर्ग, युवाओं, महिलाओं और किसानों को केंद्र में रखते हुए कई बड़ी घोषणाएँ की गई हैं। साथ ही बुनियादी ढाँचे (Infrastructure), डिजिटल सशक्तिकरण और हरित ऊर्जा पर भारी निवेश का रोडमैप पेश किया गया है। मध्यम वर्ग को टैक्स में राहत बजट 2026 में मध्यम वर्ग को बड़ी

Peoples' Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12936179142110767230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960953948832915063.post-69646152587158887932026-01-23T20:27:00.000-08:002026-01-23T20:27:35.543-08:00Changing Cultural Landscapes: Manikarnika Ghat and How it is Kashi vs Varanasi

 Lenin Raghuvanshi, founder and convener of the People’s Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR), who has worked with the communities around the ghats, therefore sees this not as a matter of development but as a “transformation of a living sacred space”. “Manikarnika Ghat is not only a cremation ground; it is a social, spiritual, and cultural commons where death, dignity, labour, faith,

Peoples' Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12936179142110767230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960953948832915063.post-45166696074930707712026-01-22T00:45:00.000-08:002026-01-22T00:45:09.881-08:00Collective Flourishing in India: Reclaiming Community, Culture, and Well-Being

 In a world increasingly fractured by inequality, conflict, ecological crises, and social alienation, the question before us is not merely how individuals can succeed, but how communities can flourish together. It is this urgent and timely concern that lies at the heart of the book Collective Flourishing in India: Culture, Social Cohesion and Community Well-being, published by Springer. This

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 पटतिला एकादशी भगवान श्री हरि विष्णु को समर्पित एक अत्यंत पवित्र व्रत है, जिसका हिंदू धर्म में विशेष आध्यात्मिक महत्व है। यह व्रत विशेष रूप से तिल (तिलहन) के उपयोग, दान और संयम से जुड़ा हुआ है, जो आत्मशुद्धि, पापों से मुक्ति और मोक्ष की प्राप्ति का मार्ग प्रशस्त करता है। मान्यता है कि इस दिन श्रद्धा और विधि-विधान से किया गया व्रत जीवन में सुख, शांति, समृद्धि और आध्यात्मिक उन्नति प्रदान करता

Peoples' Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12936179142110767230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960953948832915063.post-79221482460711547242026-01-07T09:22:17.484-08:002026-01-07T09:22:27.933-08:00A Proud Moment | Lenin Raghuvanshi Receives Recognition

Recognition, Memory, and the Work That Never Ends | by Shruti Nagvanshi | Dec, 2025 | Medium https://share.google/zitRdYYOkAo7uZc6V

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 केंद्र और राज्य सरकार की तमाम कोशिशों के बावजूद आर्सेनिक प्रदूषण की समस्या पूरी तरह से समाप्त नहीं हुई है और इसके समाधान के लिए ठोस रणनीति अपनाने की जरूरत है। बनारस के एक्टिविस्ट डॉ. लेनिन कहते हैं, “आर्सेनिक विषाक्तता से स्वास्थ्य पर गंभीर प्रभाव पड़ते हैं। लंबे समय तक इसके संपर्क में रहने से कैंसर, त्वचा संबंधी रोग, हृदय रोग, मधुमेह और संज्ञानात्मक विकास से जुड़ी समस्याएं उत्पन्न हो सकती

Peoples' Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12936179142110767230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960953948832915063.post-57839741335247541472026-01-03T01:02:00.000-08:002026-01-03T01:02:02.917-08:00A New Year Message Rooted in Constitutional Values and Human Rights

 Thank you for the New Year greetings from Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition, Lok Sabha.May 2026 strengthen justice, democracy, and human rights for all. ✨

Peoples' Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12936179142110767230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960953948832915063.post-2240293228364585092026-01-01T23:25:00.000-08:002026-01-01T23:25:00.073-08:00🌱 A New Year Begins with a Choice 🌱

 New Year reminder:Hatred thrives on labels.Democracy survives on love.Read: What Is in a Name?🔗 https://medium.com/@lenin_75290/what-is-in-a-name-democracy-hatred-and-the-quiet-courage-of-love-4dc56d68193f#NewYear2026 #Democracy #LoveOverFear

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