JAINA: Federation of Jain Associations in North America
JAIN Community In North America shocked and anguished by the arrest of a Jain monk in the State of U.P in India
On May, 12, 2011, a Jain Muni along with other 100 supporters was Arrested on 17th day of his fasting in an effort to register his protest against Uttar Pradesh government’s move to set up 8 modern slaughter houses in the state, Jain Muni Shri Maitri Prabh Sagar ji Maharaj has been on fast-unto-death since 26th April 2011.The U.P police arrested him and transported him in Police van and later released him. Muni ji and all his supporters were absolutely non-violent all the time during the fast and during their arrest.
A Jain monk takes a lifelong vow of never to hurt anyone, never to use and cause violence towards any (humans and non humans) and never to use any kind of vehicle (human, animal and mechanical driven). Never before in the history of Jains in India, has any Jain Sadhu been arrested and his vows been broken for observing his/her vows and demonstrating against policies of the state that promote violence, killing and slaughter of animals.
The entire Jain community in USA and Canada are in a state of shock and anguish. The president of the Federation of Jain Associations in North America (JAINA), Lata Champsee has sent letters of protest to the Prime Minister of India, Chief Minister of U.P and other officials (copies attached). More such letters are being sent by 100s of Jain Centers and thousands of Jains in North America.
Dr. Sulekh C. Jain,
Past Presidet JAINA
Houston, Texas,USA
281 494 7656 (home)
832 594 8005 (cell)
Honorable Dr. Man Mohan Singh Prime Minister of India
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Honorable Shri Pradeep Kumar Jain "Aditya” Union Minister of State, Rural Development
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Director, Department of Information & Public Relations,Government of Uttar Pradesh
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Honorable Ms. Kumari Mayawati, Chief Minister, U.P.
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