Eby J. Jose
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Eby J. Jose | |
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Born | 28 March 1972 |
Occupation(s) | Journalist, human rights activist |
Spouse | Sindhu |
Children | Liya Maria, Diya Ann, Evana Elza, Joseph Kurian and Catherine Rebecca |
Eby J. Jose (born 28 March 1972) is a journalist and human rights activist from Kizhathadiyoor village,
History
Eby Jose has been an activist for 21 years and raised campaigns for social issues.
"None of us are bothered about our responsibilities to the
Eby has initiated several legal battles to protect the basic principles of
Credentials
A student politician-turned-journalist and
When the film stars in Kerala formed an organisation called 'AMMA', in retaliation Eby formed an organisation of viewers called 'AMMAYI'.
He is now serving as the chairman of Mahatma Gandhi National Foundation.
Political activism
Fight against vices
Eby had a role in the campaigns against drugs, pan masala, and single digit lottery in Kottayam and Delhi. Additionally, he rose awareness for AIDS in these locations.
Stance against Padma award for celebrities
The campaign initiated by Eby against awarding
Support for Prohibition
Eby's protest against a recent liquor advertisement by Padmasree award winner and actor
On the contrary, Eby had a sweet experience from the distributors of Rajanikanth's latest movie Sivaji in Kerala. The initial posters of Sivaji carried the ad of a liquor brand. Eby wrote to Johny Sagarika, who had the distribution rights in Kerala and the agency withdrew those posters and issued fresh ones.
Shocking visuals aired by
Campaign against Union Ministers
Eby is also leading a battle against Union Ministers including the Prime Minister
Campaign for proper use of the national flag
If you ask him which is his masterpiece campaign, Eby will point his finger to a well kept and clean national flag in his room. For the past 15 years, this young man has been engaged in relentless fight to ensure that the tri colour always flown high. "It all started accidentally. Once I got an opportunity to travel with then Minister A.C. Shanmukhadas. In the evening, the driver took the national flag from the bonnet of the car neatly wrapped it and kept inside. I asked what was wrong in keeping it there", says Eby about the birth his most dedicated campaign. Das told him that the national flag could only be used during day time, after the sun rise and before the sun set. That was a new piece of knowledge to him. He began to collect all the details about our national flag like its history and the rules to be followed while using the flag.
His sharp eyes soon began to detect the misuse of national flag in and around. The flags put on tables at the meeting of some social organisations, plastic ones, those with heads down, the flags in which slogans are printed. He collected a number of evidences and approached the High Court with a petition, admitted by then Chief Justice A.R. Lakshman. Four days ahead of our 53rd Independence Day, Justice Radhakrishnan reminded all cititzens about the greatness of the tri color and the code of conduct to be observed while handling the flag. From ace motorist
He has recently launched a project 'Mission Flag' to create awareness among school children about the National flag. He targets to reach 10000 schools in five-year with this message.
Mission Flag Campaign
Eby J. Jose have undertaken this nationally important campaign named Mission Flag
The
Do's and Don'ts
Hoist the Flag at a height in a suitable manner. Do not let small children use the National Flag as a toy. Do not use or buy plastic Flags. Do not use paper Flags to pin up on shirt pockets, etc. Take care to see that the Flag does not get crumpled. Do not use the Flag as a banner or for decoration. Take care to see that the National Flag is not trampled upon or torn. Do not let the Flag fall on the ground. Do not join cloth pieces to resemble the National Flag.
As a part of this campaign:
1. Mahatma Gandhi National Foundation is attempting to educate children in various schools, putting up appeals for display in public places and on notice boards, so also attempting to reach maximum people through the medium of Internet.
2. The Foundation has also appealed to people through the newspapers to implement the above measures.
3. The Foundation has met the President of India and has demanded that strict action be taken in cases of insult to the National Flag.
Guideline for Disposal of Damaged Flag
When the Flag is in a damaged or soiled condition, it shall be destroyed as a whole in private, preferably by burning or by any other method consistent with the dignity of the Flag. –
From this point of view obey the following measures
1. Hoist National Flag on a height in proper manner.
2. Do not let small children use National Flag as toys.
3. Do not use or purchase plastic flag.
Responsible Citizen
Zee News – "Hum Bharat Ke Log; Kartavye Nibhayein, Rashtra Banayein" initiative launched on 2 October 2011, in association with Ministry of Youth Affairs (NYKS & NSS) is a unique campaign with an objective of invoking people's thought on the importance of performing their duties for building up the Nation and motivating them to own up their dutiesand act in accordance.As per this campaign Eby J. Jose selected as Responsible Citizen .(See item no. 9)
School of rights and duties
Eby J. Jose has proposed to set up a free school to instruct citizens on the rights guaranteed by the Constitution and their duties to the nation. Named as "School of rights and duties", the facility would offer three-month courses to the candidates on the rights guaranteed to them by the Constitution and the duties expected of them as responsible citizens.
A study conducted by Mahatma Gandhi National Foundation has found that a majority of people are not sufficiently aware of their Constitutional rights. This results in exploitation of the majority by a privileged minority. If citizens are properly instructed of their rights, they could, to a great extent, resist exploitation.
”Similarly, it is important for responsible citizens to be conscious of their duties to the nation. In our formal educational syllabus, these basic issues are often not given due importance. Ours is a modest beginning to overcome these lacunae", Eby J. Jose, director of the venture, said.
Even many of those young persons who choose political and social careers were not adequately aware of these aspects and this was the cause for lack proper perspective in their approach.
Published Book
Eby J. Jose authored a Malayalam biography of the late president Narayanan, titled K.R.Narayanan Bharathathinte Suryathejassu. The book traces the life, times and political beliefs of the former president.
Documentary film
K R Narayanan Foundation (KRNF) is producing a documentary film (both in Malayalam and English) on the life of K R Narayanan, title THE FOOTPRINTS OF SURVIVAL, aimed at propagating the ideals and perpetuating the memory of K. R. Narayanan. This documentary film will be directed by Mr.Sunny Joseph, a senior journalist. The script would be based on a biography of the late President written by Eby J. Jose, who is also General Secretary of the K R Narayanan Foundation. The Foundation has planned to distribute the DVD copies of the creative work to all schools, colleges and public libraries.
References
- bbcnews Trouble brews over alcohol ads
- cnn-ibn*[permanent dead link]
- The Telegraph Gandhian hangover for whisky-ad star
- The Peninsulaqatar
- The Peninsulaqatar
- Kerala High Court 1999 Eby J. Jose Vs. Union of India and others – 11 August 1999 Issue:Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act (69 of 1971)
External links
- Ebyjjose Archived 27 December 2021 at the Wayback Machine
- Blog
- K.R.Narayanan Foundation[permanent dead link]
- zeenews
- Eby and Kerala Police
- Eby with Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
- Mohanlal interview asianet
- News at Amirtha TV
- News at Indiavision
- Disrespect to Indian Independence Struggle on twenty20 malayalam movie News at Jeevan TV
- Apology from Actor Dileep and Moser baer – twenty20 malayalam movie News at Jeevan TV