Chronicles of Turmoil: Unraveling a Tale of Loss, Celebration, and Unearthing Family Secrets

 

 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.

 

It features photographs taken at Swarved Mahamandir, a magnificent seven-floor temple situated in Varanasi's Umaraha area. This temple was recently inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India in December 2023.

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.

 

On January 13, 2024, I published an article on my blog that delves into the narrative of Stephan Braig's significant impact on my life. Titled "Unraveling a Tale of Family, Friendship, and Struggle: A Chronicle of Stephan Braig's Impact on My Journey," the article explores the intertwining paths of our lives from Varanasi to Germany, highlighting moments of love, legal complexities, and the relentless pursuit of justice.

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.