Good Evening Speakasians,
What a wonderful feeling it was, to be present at Azad Maidan on Saturday the 12th May, 2012 amongst a group of people who were the epitome of positivity, dedication and filled with public spirit.
Across the country the movement was held in approx 40 cities and I understand now that although the turnout was not as per our expectations the mood and the spirit of all those who had gathered that day spoke volumes of what most of the Panelists think about Speakasia, coming out to take active part in the movement even after one year of cessation of business activities is a symbol of true SPEAKASIANS.
On speaking with the Red Cross officials I have come to realize that this is one of the biggest Blood Donation Drive organized by a non corporate, non political, non NGO Association of simple Consumers of a particular company. The very fact that this Blood Donation drive has been simultaneously held in 40 cities is yet another matter of pride for all Speakasians. During this drive we have managed to collect for society a whopping 1800 units of Blood, which is a huge feat in itself. This collection has the potential of saving almost 5400 human lives. This shows the public spirit of the Speakasian family and their intent to persevere with the company. Jai ho Speakasians.
Today the Consumer Protection Movement comes to an end and with this the Signature drive. I understand that Speakasians have come out in large numbers and have given the signature for the petition which will be submitted to various Government Authorities, bringing before them our various demands including our basic demand of allowing SAOL to restart Business Operations in India.
AISPA is doing this to support the company initiative and efforts in convincing the Authorities that the Panelists and Consumers of the Company are also with the company and standing behind the company awaiting the company to restart its operation in India.
AISPA will now collate all signatures from across the country and submit the same to the various authorities latest by Monday the 21st May, 2012, for further follow up with them to ensure suitable action. The signature Drive will get over by day end today but as I write this Update we have collected approx 4000 signatures, this is a very handsome number and I am sure will help us show the Government that we stand in support of the company even after one year of cessation of business activities.
I can sense that people are getting inquisitive as the days go by mainly because of the various uncertainties and mainly due to the next SC date in WP/383/2011 being posted for 8th August, 2012. As informed earlier the company has been informing us continuously that they are looking at the possibilities of an early restart and it is abundantly clear that the company is looking at the possibility of restart through other governmental agencies and not through the Courts.
At the cost of being repetitive and also remembering the words of Abdi Sahab in his video interaction with Melwyn ji and me, it has been informed to this family that WP/383/2011 has nothing to do with restart and the prayer in this Writ is merely for a) bringing all the seized monies under the purview of the court and b) to make payments for the EXIT OPTIONERS.
By the company having deposited an amount of USD 10 Million (approx Rs. 50 Crores) in the Hon’ble Supreme Court on 21st February 2012, on its own accord without the mediator ascertaining the total dues, shows the intention of the company to pay off the panelists who want to exit. That the payments have not started as yet is due to the authorities not helping in the process, which in itself should have been their first PUBLIC INTEREST, to ensure that the panelists are paid off.
I wish to draw your attention that do not expect miracles to happen it is important to take comfort from the fact that the company is fighting on all forums for EXIT PAYMENTS and BUSINESS RESTART.
While speaking to the Panelists gathered at Azad Maidan on 12th May, 2012 during our Consumer Protection Movement I had asked everybody a simple question: Why have lakhs of Speakasians patiently awaited the return of the company? The simple answer is that we all have faith in the company and trust that the company will surely restart its business operations in India. Our trust and faith arises from the actions of our company over the last one year and we have witnessed how the company is fighting in the courts relentlessly to prove its integrity and intention to continue its lawful business.
When we have been patiently awaiting the return of the company to restart its business for a year now based only on TRUST, then why do we now doubt the company communication when the company is repeatedly informing us that they are working out ways and means for an early restart? Both these things are contradictory to each other; if you trust the company whilst waiting for it to return then we must trust the company communication about restart.
“Negative thoughts will destroy all dreams…And a negative attitude will prevent you from making the right choices and performing the right actions toward your goals. Say no to negativity and say yes to positive thoughts and a positive attitude” …J. Charest
Have patience, Have faith, trust your company.
WE ARE COMING BACK
Morya…. Bhai Morya
Jai Speakasia,
Jai Speakasia,
Jai Speakasia.
Ashok Bahirwani
Secretary
AISPA
