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Bhopal survivors ignored by the state
Mohuya Chaudhuri
Monday, June 21, 2010, (Bhopal )
 Days after the Union Carbide disaster, Bimla Devi, fled Bhopal with her husband. She had come to the city as a new bride. She couldn't return to Bhopal when the surveys were being done simply because she didn't know. Her husband was ailing as well and couldn't travel. She returned after eight long years but she couldn't establish that she was a gas victim.
NDTV: You haven't got compensation?
Bimla Devi: No, they asked me to get proof. Where will I get that? I don't have any papers. So, I have got nothing so far.
She has no sight and her husband is dead, so, is her son who was born soon after the tragedy. He used to have fits and severe respiratory problems. Today, she survives on 150 rupees that she receives as widow pension.
A few months after the gas leak took place, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, conducted a survey of affected families. Unfortunately, the severity of the disaster led to hundreds of families leaving the city in haste. Many stayed with relatives and didn't return because many were too sick to travel. Besides, there were repeated rumours of fresh leaks which kept them away.
The management of the aftermath of the Union Carbide disaster left many questions unanswered. The scale of the tragedy was minimised because the real data was missing. Over the years, the figures kept changing from around 3000, now it is believed 15,000 people died and lakhs were left sick for life.
However, without proper documentation, none of them will ever get the financial compensation they deserve. But now that the case is being reopened, the government must make the effort to identify those who were really affected by the gas leak and make sure that they are not left out once again.
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Posted by M.Murli on Tuesday, June 22, 2010
This new found urge to extradite Anderson and get Dow to pay for the disaster is a sham on the part of the Central Govt.Disaster happened in 1984. In 1989 Govt. had an out of court settlement with Union Carbide absolving it of all further liabilities and in 1999 Dow chemicals purchased Union Carbide whose local Indian unit which held 51% stake is responsible for the gas leak.Dow never owned, operated or inherited the liabilities of Union Carbide which the Govt. knows very well then on what basis is the Central Govt. so sure that their demands are going to be meekly accepted by US or can win the case in US courts. They know very well that it is not only impossible but also know that the case can drag for a long time during which period they can easily persuade the affected parties to accept the measly compensation as a compromise and give closure to the case.
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Posted by Sriram on Monday, June 21, 2010
The Bhopal Victims are our citizens, Indian and State Govt. should first ensure relief and compensation, then later start the Blame Game !
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Posted by babu on Monday, June 21, 2010
If the Hon'ble Prime Minister is ready to give his consent for payment of Rs.10,00,000/- to the victims/their families, then please
add interest (based on bank's rate prevailed during this period) for the last 25 years on Rs.10,00,000/- and give the total amount to the victims. Since, the incidents occurred in 1984, compensation should have been given immediately thereafter. When there is a delay from Government's side, Government has to give interest for the same.
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Posted by samar das, UK on Saturday, June 19, 2010
President OBAMA and US govt. must pay for Union Carbide's callous disregard to the dead and living victims plus cleaning up costs and refurbishements for Bhopal immediately.
Until and unless Corporate America and its Govt do those, they have no Moral ground to criticize BP for mexico gulf disaster
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Posted by Arti Agarwal on Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Justice must me given to the victims of Bhopal gas tragedy as soon as possible because a delayed justice is equivalent to injustice.
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Posted by Karavadi Raghava Rao on Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Justice is over delayed and justice is buried.The Main Culprit escaped from the country itself with the help of the Government Bosses of that day.Definitely money played the biggest role in this horrible human tragedy.Criminal Law should be changed and severe punishments should be prescribed for offenses of this Nature.Even if USA extradites 90 year old Anderson the case will prolong for at least for five years during which time he may---?
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Posted by Latu on Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Why don't all the politicians who are feeling so sad for the Bhopal victims, contribute to a welfare fund for the victims? This fund can give them all the medical-legal help they need over a period of time Anyway, our politicians have amassed a lot of wealth which is going to last several of their generations and no way they can carry it with them when the time comes. They can put it to some good use and earn some goodwill.
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Posted by raam on Tuesday, June 15, 2010
hi,
is inaction by mp govt in providing clean water unavoidable what are legal limitation if any
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Posted by Babu on Monday, June 14, 2010
The person/s responsible for this tragedy alongwith the person/s allowing them to do so and permit them to leave the country should have been given illustrative punishment without any further delay. Also, enough compensation should be given to victims/their families immediately. This type of justice is nothing but an eye-wash. This is nothing but a delaying tactics being followed by all the persons invloved in it and to get political gain from it. Last but not the least, India Government should ask USA to extend their all possible help to recover the amount of compensation from USA Company only.
Waiting for your comments.
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Posted by Mallemala RM Reddy on Monday, June 14, 2010
The Bhopal gas tragedy happen in 1984, from that day to to-day many PM's with their governence no body not bother about commen people.From Mr.RajeevGandhi to Mr.Manmohna singh including Mr.Vajpai nothing done to the Bhopal public, it is our sad and reducles democracy to our poor public. With out knowledge of the than PM Mr Rajeev Mr. Arjunsngh helped to the culprits Anderson, it is un belivable
The total issue to be accept by Congress party at least now.
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