Lokayat is not
associated, or is not a wing, of any political party. The aim of Lokayat is to
bring together like-minded people, ordinary people who wish to take some
initiative, who wish to do their bit for transforming society for the better,
and to take up various activities with their co-operation. Some of the
activities that we have initiated so far are:
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We publish books that discuss and analyse current questions, and attempt
to find solutions to them. For example: why prices rise; is population a
problem; why umemployment;
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We screen films & documentaries on various social problems such as
the destruction of people’s livelihoods in the name of progress, communalism,
consumerism, American imperialism, etc. The screenings are followed by a
discussion. Such film clubs have also been started in various city colleges.
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We try to raise awareness on various issues of deep concern to common
people, such as privatisation of electricity, rise in petrol and diesel prices,
transportation problem in cities, etc. by making use of various art forms like
street plays and poster exhibitions.
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Currently, as a symbol of the fight against MNCs, we have undertaken
‘Pepsi-Coke Quit India’ campaign. Like all MNCs, Pepsi and Coke are also
destroying our health, environment and livelihoods. But the Govt. of India is
not willing to act against these American corporations, so let us boycott
Coke-Pepsi in our colleges and offices.
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In order to reach out to the youth and establish a dialogue with them,
we organize many thought-provoking intellectual and cultural programmes in
schools and colleges.