Program: Critical Review of Election Manifestos-8 Apr (4.30-7.30pm) at IIC (Annexe-lecture hall)

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A Critical Review of Election Manifestos

Panel Discussion: 8 Apr (4.30-7.30pm) IIC(Annex-lecture hall)

 

PROGRAM AGENDA:
4.30pm	Registration & Tea
5.00pm	Introduction ·        Context Setting:                           - Amitabh Behar, Convenor, Wada Na Todo Abhiyan ·        Overview Presentation on Election Promises of Political Parties:                           - Lysa John, Wada Na Todo Abhiyan
5.30pm	Panel Discussion – Review of Election Manifestos ·        Positioning of Human Rights in Election Manifestos                             – Suhas Chakma, Asian Centre for Human Rights ·        Emerging Directions on the agenda of Governance                       – Prof. Kuldeep Mathur (Retd), JNU ·        Commitments on the Right to Land, Forests & Livelihoods                      – Ramesh Sharma, Ekta Parishad ·        Promises made in relation to Marginalized Groups                      – Pamela Philipose, Women’s Feature Service
6.30pm	Open Discussion
7.15pm	Summing Up