Re: Post-budget interaction with Gaurav Gupta, etc.
Kathyayini Chamaraj
I think we should go ahead with our analysis of the BBMP budget and
press meet as early as possible and write to the State Government
within the next week, even if Gaurav Gupta does not meet us yet, as
the Government may be taking a decision on the BBMP budget very soon.
Your inputs towards the analysis are welcome.
Regards,
Kathyayini
On 4/5/07, Mathew Thomas <mathew...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Dear All,
>
> Thanks indeed to Kathyayini for her efforts in trying to set up a meeting
> with Gaurav Gupta for us.
>
> It is but natural and we should expect his responses as described by
> Kathyayini. This should not perturb us. If he meets us, well & good. If he
> does not what difference does it make. We press on with our agenda.
>
> He is right that he would not be able to change the budget he presented.
> Natural also he does not want the media. Could we get the Govt to change
> the budget? I think we should try even if this is very difficult.
>
> How do we do this? First, we send our budget to all those to who we intended
> to send it. I hope this has been done. Then, we try to meet Gupta. Next, we
> make the comparison and air the differences, advantages, disadvantages
> through the media. Then, we address the political constituency. We take all
> possible actions towards trying the get the Govt to see reason. Your ideas
> to help achieve this aim and our joint efforts is what would ultimately
> produce results.
>
> Let us discuss this and other matters on how CAF should proceed when we meet
> this evening at Century Club at 4 PM.
>
> Regards,
>
> Mathew
>
> On 4/4/07, Kathyayini Chamaraj <kcha...@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > Dear All,
> >
> > I spoke to Gaurav Gupta yesterday and today. While he has been
> > assuring Doris and Mr. Mathew that he is eager to meet us and have a
> > discussion, when I ask him specifically which date would be suitable
> > for him, he is evading the issue. I suggested next Wednesday, 11th,
> > as that would give CIVIC enough time to send out invitations to all.
> > He said that he is probably on leave next week. He did not want to be
> > pinned down to a meeting at short notice this week either. He only
> > said he would let us know as he is very busy in the next few days.
> >
> > He also said yesterday that he does not think it fruitful to compare
> > his and our budgets as he cannot make any changes in the budget now.
> > He wants to meet us only to provide clarifications, if any, on his
> > budget. He indicated that he is happier with a small group of 10 or
> > 11 people and insisted that the media should not be invited.
> >
> > It may be better if one of you talks to him and gets a definite date.
> >
> > Regards,
> > Kathyayini
> >
>