Photographs capture the moment when the Honorable M. N. Venkatachaliah, Former Chief Justice of India and Chairperson of NHRC, inaugurated the office of PVCHR in March 1997, with the presence of my father.
Due to the continuous loss of my mother in 2002 and the
recent passing of my brother Kanad on the late night of May 16, 2023, I found
myself grappling with frustration. In an attempt to divert my attention, I
turned to WhatsApp on January 2, 2024, only to come across my brother's
account, now used by his wife.
To my surprise, I discovered photos of the New Year
celebration shared by my brother's wife. I was taken aback to see her exuding
immense happiness and making victory signs merely seven months after the
untimely death of my brother, her husband. It's important to note that their
marriage was a love marriage, supported and celebrated by all my brothers and
their families, who also bestowed expensive gifts upon them. The entire family
is still coping with the trauma and sadness of the loss, making her apparent
joy and New Year celebration all the more perplexing to me.
Adding to the complexity of the situation, my brother had
live-streamed his suicide on Facebook, yet neither his wife nor my father
reported the incident to the police. Strangely, on May 17, 2023, my father
filed numerous petitions with different authorities accusing me of being a
foreign agent and anti-national. These accusations, however, were baseless and
unfounded, and notably, no complaint was made regarding the suicide of Kanad,
my youngest brother. It's worth mentioning that at the time, I was in Manila
for an official visit, participating in a training organized by IRCT.
In 2010, Stephan Braig embarked on a transformative journey
in Varanasi, becoming an integral part of my family until 2011. Our connection
originated in Germany, where Stephan's lens eloquently captured poignant
moments that reflect the essence of love and humanity. The narrative traverses
through familial bonds, legal complexities, and the unwavering pursuit of
justice, culminating in a profound reflection on shared humanity.
Stephan Braig's impact, spanning from Varanasi to Germany, is
woven into a compelling saga of family, legal challenges, and the quest for
justice. This chronicle encapsulates love, struggles, and the resilient spirit
that binds us all.
Stephan Braig arrived in Varanasi in October 2010 and served
as an intern at PVCHR until February 2011. During this period, he became an
integral part of my family, residing with my life partner, Shruti Nagvanshi,
and our son, Kabeer Karunik. Kabeer's emotional farewell, marked by tears,
resonates vividly in my memory as Stephan returned to Germany. Our paths
crossed twice more in Germany, first in 2011, and later in 2015. In 2011, I
experienced delightful days in Mainz, visited Remschied, and had the pleasure
of staying with Ms. Helma Ritscher.
Attached to this narrative is a captivating photo taken by
Stephan at a kindergarten in Remschied. The image beautifully captures the
essence of unconditional love, a testament to the profound truth of humanity –
that love binds us all.
I spent a few beautiful days in 2015 with Stephan in Leipzig,
Germany, a period during which I found myself falsely implicated in a criminal
conspiracy in India.
Stephan eloquently recounts his experiences on his blog,
where he shares, "the last two weeks have actually returned to something
like everyday life." He delves into his routine, dedicating time to
reading, leisure, and crafting monitoring reports for PVCHR's various projects.
He immerses himself in the daily habits of Indian life, from playing cricket on
the rooftop to indulging in the consumption of countless eggs. Stephan
humorously notes that he is now officially a member of the extended Raghuvanshi
family, relishing the privilege of sitting beside the head of the family during
significant meals, enjoying the delectable traditional cuisine.
Notably, in 2002, my mother drafted her initial will, wherein
she expressed opposition to me and my life partner, Shruti Ngavanshi, resulting
in our exclusion from property rights. It is essential to highlight that I had
previously invested eight lakhs Indian Rupees from my Gwangju Human Rights
Award in 2007. This financial contribution facilitated the construction of a
section of my mother's home, serving as both the PVCHR office and my residence.
In the latter part of 2011, I undertook the construction of a
substantial portion of the first floor of my mother's residence. This
significant development coincided with the organization of my parents' 50th
marriage anniversary celebration at Kamesh Hut Hotel.
Adding complexity to the narrative, my mother revisited her
will in 2012, allocating property rights to my son, Kabeer Karunik. It is
crucial to note that Kabeer was born in 1998 during my participation in the
Global March against Child Labor in Manila, Philippines. However, the initial
will made no mention of my son. The name of my brother, Mr. Stalin, was deliberately excluded in both wills under the influence of my father's pressure.
Mother's will mentions only six sons instead of seven.
Death certificate of my brother Mr. Stalin
My mother confided in me at the hospital before her passing
in 2022, revealing that my father opposed not only my ideology but also that of
my grandfather. Consequently, he succeeded in excluding me from property rights
through exerting pressure on my mother. I extensively documented this
heartbreaking revelation on Youth Ki Awaaz, offering detailed insights. You can
explore the comprehensive account through this link: https://www.youthkiawaaz.com/2023/08/the-legacy-of-struggle-sacrifice-and-unbreakable-family-bonds/
Despite having access to resources inherited and a pension as
a freedom fighter against the British Colonial State from his parents, my
father neglected to allocate his own funds for their well-being. He expelled me
from our home on two occasions, even though I extended financial support
following my mother's demise. I bore the entire cost of my mother's medical
expenses during her final days. My father did not contribute a single penny to
the last rituals of my mother, which were managed by me and my brothers,
excluding Kanad.
The situation escalated when I stopped providing financial
assistance to my father after the death of my mother. In response, on May 17,
2023, while I was in Manila, he launched an attack against me. Tragically, on
the late night of May 16, 2023, my youngest brother, Kanad, live-streamed his
suicide on Facebook. The subsequent police summons, received on October 17,
2023, led me to the ACP, Cantt office.
During the meeting, the official disclosed that my father had
filed a complaint, alleging concerns about my foreign connections and
questioning my financial earnings. Curious about the date of the complaint, I
learned it was dated May 17, 2023. Interestingly, my father's accusation did
not include any mention of my brother's suicide, which occurred on the night of
May 16, 2023. I provided a detailed statement to the police, elucidating the
facts surrounding the online portals that unjustly defamed me in connection to
my brother's tragic incident. Kanad had broadcasted a video against me just
days before his death, and I emphasized to the police the contents of my
mother's first will in 2002 regarding the property. In it, she spoke
unfavorably about me and my life partner, Shruti, under the pressure of my
father.
To my astonishment, the official informed me that my father
had referenced six brothers in his letter. This revelation raised suspicions
about my father's motives and hinted at a potential conspiracy for property, as
both wills of my mother excluded the name of my youngest brother, Stalin, and
only mentioned six brothers. This revelation was profoundly distressing for me,
and I promptly reported the situation to the police. The police did not provide
me with a copy of my father's petition to read. Instead, they informed me
briefly and shared only a few details after my questions.
In a significant contrast, Stephan openly proclaimed his
connection to the extended Raghuvanshi family in his blog. However, a letter
from my father to the police department, accusing me of being a foreign agent,
highlighted his xenophobic mindset. The photographs in Stephan's blog, along
with his declaration of connection to the extended Raghuvanshi family, align
with the Indian concept of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (World is one family).
Nevertheless, the xenophobic tendencies evident in my father are posing a
threat to the very essence of this concept. This situation presents a crisis,
challenging the fundamental principles of shared humanity and universal values.
On January 15, 2024, the police official at my local police
station provided all the reports related to my father's complaint. These
documents, dated January 12, 2024, were received in response to my initial
appeal through the Right to Information (RTI). Significantly, the police report
decisively dismissed the allegations as baseless, attributing them to a
property dispute stemming from my efforts to include my brother Stalin's name
in the will.
I would like to bring to your attention that my exploration
of family contradictions and the commencement of my blog on this subject began
in April 2023. For more comprehensive information, please refer to the
following links:
https://lenin-shruti.blogspot.com/2023/04/blog-post_27.html
https://lenin-shruti.blogspot.com/2023/04/3.html
https://lenin-shruti.blogspot.com/2023/04/shruti-nagvanshi-kabeer-karunik.html
https://lenin-shruti.blogspot.com/2023/04/1.html
Analysis: The narrative unfolds with a poignant exploration of personal loss and
the emotional toll it has taken on the narrator. The choice of the specific
dates and events creates a chronological structure, offering clarity and
context to the reader. The revelation of the brother's account being used by
his wife sets the stage for a deeper exploration of familial dynamics.
Surprisingly, the account reveals celebratory photos of the
New Year, portraying the wife's seemingly unbridled happiness merely seven
months after the tragic death of her husband. The juxtaposition of joy against
the family's ongoing trauma introduces a layer of complexity to the narrative.
The mention of the marriage being a love marriage, celebrated by the entire
family, adds depth to the emotional conflict.
The story takes a darker turn with the revelation that the
brother had live-streamed his suicide on Facebook, a shocking event left
unreported to the police by both the wife and the father. This revelation
serves as a turning point, introducing elements of secrecy and potential
negligence. The subsequent filing of unfounded accusations against the narrator
by the father further deepens the family's troubles.
The narrative then shifts to the impact of Stephan Braig on
the narrator's life, introducing a new dimension to the story. The detailed
account of their journey from Varanasi to Germany, accompanied by captivating
moments captured by Stephan's lens, adds richness to the narrative. The
intertwining of personal and professional relationships, as well as the
complexities of justice, family, and love, establishes a multifaceted
storyline.
The final appeal to the Chief Minister for safety
encapsulates the urgency and gravity of the situation, concluding the narrative
on a note of uncertainty and a plea for intervention.
Given the circumstances and concerns surrounding my family, I
kindly request your intervention and support in ensuring the safety of myself,
my son, and my life partner. Your timely assistance in this matter is greatly
appreciated.
In the 1997 letter from my father, written during the family crisis
following Mr. Stalin's death, the support provided by me and Shruti is
emphasized. It's worth noting that at that time, both Shruti and I were
residing in the rented home of Mr. Shiv Pratap Chaubey, as my father had
expelled me in 1994. This situation highlights the hypocrisy of my
father.
I was honored to receive the 2008 ACHA Peace Award at Kamesh Hut Hotel. The event was attended by my mother, who wore a smile on her face, and my father also participated. However, it is perplexing that in his petition dated May 17, 2023, and the first will in 2002, my father claimed that both Shruti and I did not support the family. The contradiction is evident as I shared his participation in the inauguration of the PVCHR office in 1997 and included his letter from 1997 in the beginning of the article. This discrepancy raises suspicions about a conspiracy, casting doubt on the safety of myself, my son, and my life partner.
This is a statement from my mother before the Magistrate regarding a
fabricated extrajudicial killing in my home. In this letter penned in
1998, she commendably highlighted the significant human rights work
being carried out. However, it is paradoxical that in the will drafted
in 2002, both my life partner and I were excluded, along with no mention
of my son and my brother Stalin. Prior to her passing, my mother
confided in me, revealing that my father had intentionally omitted me
from the wills and was determined to erase my presence. These details
were communicated in an email dated August 3, 2022, which has been
previously shared.
