Bhopal survivors show support for Jan Lokpal Bill | International Campaign for Justice in Bhopal

this effigy 1 — Body of the effigy says "Corruption in Bhopal Gas Disaster"

This effigy 0 — Names on Effigy from right to left: bureaucrat, Govt. Doctor, Supreme Court Judge, State Minister, Dow & Union Carbide, Central Minister, Claim Tribunal Judge, Govt. Scientist, Govt. employees

Over 200 survivors of the Union Carbide disaster in Bhopal today set fire to an effigy of “Corruption in medical care, rehabilitation and compensation disbursement” in front of the Union Carbide factory.

The demonstration on the anniversary of the “Quit India Movement”day, was part of the national India Against Corruption campaign’s preparations for its mobilization led by Anna Hazare from August 16.

end corruption — Banner reads: Wipe out corruption; will take rightful compensation

lokpal bill — Banner reads: Bhopal Gas Victims are determined to bring Jan Lokpal Bill

Leaders of the five survivors’ organizations who organized the demonstration said that corruption at all levels of the central and state governments and the judiciary was a significant reason behind the denial of adequate medical care, rehabilitation and compensation to the survivors of the disaster. They said that a strong Lokpal Bill, and not the weak and ineffective Bill presented by the government, is one of the essential elements to put an end to the disaster that is ongoing for the last 27 years.

Survivors of Bhopal will be joining Anna Hazare’s fast and dharna in New Delhi as well as take part in solidarity actions starting from August 16 in Bhopal.

An international coalition working to address the grave injustices suffered by half a million Bhopalis.