Anjali and Jaishankar, two lovely people who are also trustees of the Manjunath Shanmugam Trust asked me to help publicise this cause. I am more than happy to do so!
THE MANJUNATH SHANMUGAM TRUST MEMORIAL CANDLE LIGHT MARCH – Nov 19,2008
Background
Manjunath Shanmugam, was an Indian Oil Corp. Ltd (IOCL) employee and IIML alumnus. He was working to curb oil malpractices in his territory; and was murdered on 19th November 2005 by a petrol pump owner and his accomplices. Manjunath was a popular student, noted for his passion for music, sincerity and integrity.
The Manjunath Shanmugam Trust is an international corporate community initiative; and works to improve governance in Indian public life.
Candle Light March
This candle light march has been organized on his death anniversary so that the entire student community of India can embrace and stir nationwide consciousness, and make our voice heard about prevalent widespread corruption. Youth across the country are honouring the values he stood for, by joining hands on this day; and in one voice, taking a pledge - Honour Integrity! Fight Corruption! If you wish to sign up for this pledge please click on:
http://www.petitiononline.com/MST1/petition.html
The trust is looking to mobilise a large number of colleges across India to participate in the event. If you can organize the march in your own college please email us at manjunathtrust.iiml@gmail.com and we will help you.