Awaiting bail, Koregaon-Bhima accused 84-year-old Fr Stan Swamy dies

Mon, Jul 05 2021 03:40:20 PM

Mumbai, July 5 (IANS): Ailing octogenarian tribal rights activist Fr Stan Lourduswamy, accused in the Koregoan-Bhima case who was awaiting bail on medical grounds, passed away here on Monday afternoon. He was 84.

Swamy's Senior Advocate Mihir Desai informed the Bombay High Court judges Justice S S Shinde and Justice N J Jamdar of the development when his bail plea came up for hearing this afternoon.

"It is with a very heavy heart I have to inform you that Fr. Stan Swamy has passed away," a doctor treating him informed the court.

He added that early on Saturday the 84-year old activist had suffered a cardiac arrest and could not be revived.

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Rita, Germany
Tue, Jul 06 2021
Sad .He had to die inside four walls without proper care and justice.May be Govt.was also waiting because of his age?Eternal rest give him oh Lord .may his soul rest in peace.

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Af,,,, Mangaluru
Tue, Jul 06 2021
Courts without justice , rest in peace father Stan swamy

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Leeda Fernandes, Bellore - Denmark
Tue, Jul 06 2021
Fr. Stan is a Martyr. He offered his life for poor and needy. And those who arrest him have responsible for his death. they killed him in prison. This is unacceptable behaviour fronm both Indian Judiciary. This is one among of facts, the death of Fr. Stan Swamy. There is no humanity in Indian judiciary system. We missed a great Hero! May his soul Rest In Peace. Now he is in heaven. And Fr. Stan will pray for our nation.

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Charles, Karkala
Tue, Jul 06 2021
Fr. Stan you followed your Master and did His will. Now that you are in paradise in the company of our Lord, continue to shower your blessings on the people you served here on earth.

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Bobato Charlie, Mangalore
Tue, Jul 06 2021
With the murder of Fr Stan in broad daylight, the 'Butcher of Gujarat' has more blood on his hands!!!

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Norbert menezes, Madanthyar /Panakaje
Tue, Jul 06 2021
One more great Martyr.Sure I say one day he is becoming a Saint, This is our wish.R.I.P.Fr.Stan Swamy.

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Joseph F. Gonsalves, Bannur, Puttur / Mangalore
Tue, Jul 06 2021
Rev., Fr., Stan Swamy is murdered by the cow government's administration. Major involvement from H.M., Chaiwala, N.I.A., and from the involvement of the communal fundamentals. Rajeshwary Shetty, a killer of her husband of Udupi, received bail from the Supreme Court and Rev., Fr., Stan Swamy a peace maker of the tribals denied bail by falsifying cases against him. Rev., Fr., Stan Swamy fought a good fight of his life and kept the faith in Christ Jesus. He became a martyr of the tribals. May Rev., Fr., Stan Swamy Rest In Peace and may the good Lord God grant him eternal life in heaven. Amen.

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Don, Mangalore
Tue, Jul 06 2021
R.I.P Reverend, may God reward you abundantly. You have followed the footsteps of our Lord and Master Jesus Christ. As a martyr for Christ you are in paradise with God and you have earned the respect and admiration of millions of Christians around the world.

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anthony, mangalore
Tue, Jul 06 2021
A Black day in the history of India that a 84 year old Priest who has been fighting for the rights of Tribals and Adivasis is labelled a Terrorist by the BJP Govt and charged under the Draconian law of UAPA that is being indiscriminately used to deny bail and Justice to common citizens. The Home Ministry, The PM and the Courts are responsible for this unfortunate death of Fr Stan Swamy

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Santan Mascarenhas, Kinnigoli/Bangalore
Tue, Jul 06 2021
On an innocent person who worked relentlessly for the upliftment of the poorest for 60 years, false charges were framed. We as a nation should bow our head in shame. The sick 84 year old person was chained in jail and even in the hospital. He was martyred by people for political gain. No Catholic will believe a Jesuit priest will ever do antinational act. Though we will ask forgiveness to the responsible persons, the all powerful and just God will see the truth. RIP dear Swamy.

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Stephen P. D'Souza, Kadri, Mangalore / Melbourne
Tue, Jul 06 2021
The Guardian online newspaper says: “This year, a US digital analyst found that a hacker had used software to plant 22 forged ‘incriminating’ files on the computer of one of the accused, which the police then used as evidence to arrest Fr Swamy and others. If this is indeed true, then it is travesty of justice.

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Ajith, Mangalore
Tue, Jul 06 2021
I’m deeply deeply sadenned to hear the demise news, not sure where our country is heading towards. Such a disguesting act and low moral by government agencies and governemnt to not to allow medical facility even after so many pleas by his lawyer. Shameful and absoluetly inhuman act. This country is day by day going low in humanity. Hope UN agnecies take a note of this incident seriously and take up this case in highest. Sad

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Dr.Cajetan Coelho, Goa, India
Tue, Jul 06 2021
Respectful farewell to Fr Stan Swamy.

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Alwyn Crasta, Mangalore/Bangalore
Mon, Jul 05 2021
Rest in peace, Rev. Fr. Stan Swamy! Your heroic struggles for protecting the rights and liberty of the poor, oppressed, marginalised sections of the society - in particular the Adivasis & tribals against the machinations of the powerful/evil/manipulative sections of the society, even at the cost of your own life, causes us to bow down in respect, in awe, in shame. We, as a society, have collectively failed you & let you down, just as the selfish, arrogant people of Lord Jesus's times let him down and let him die an unjust death, at the hands of his oppressors. May your courageous example inspire us to stand by our values, stand for the truth.

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Babu, Kasargod
Tue, Jul 06 2021
This man is a saint.

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C.E.SALDANHA, Kadri, Shivbagh.
Mon, Jul 05 2021
FATHER FORGIVE THEM FOR THEY KNOW NOT WHAT THE DO.

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N S Shetty, Surathkal
Mon, Jul 05 2021
Rest in Peace Fr Stan. Right or Wrong...This elderly Priest should have been granted Bail on Humanitarian grounds.. Politicians n Connected people get Bail easily.... Sad......

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Bobato Charlie, Mangalore
Mon, Jul 05 2021
Really very sad — an innocent man done to death by power-hungry greed-filled hate-mongering thugs of the ruling dispensation! The NIA and those who head it should be charged with murder of Fr Stan! May his soul Rest in Peace🙏

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William Cardoza, Mangalore/Kinnigoli
Mon, Jul 05 2021
He died 'Dignity in Death' Salute Rev. father Stan Swamy. RIP.

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Alwin, Mangaluru
Mon, Jul 05 2021
I believe court will punish the guilty in social activist death and law will go beyond to find truth and the officer involved in unlawful arrest and confinement of stany social activist will be punished and cause of the poor will be upheld and justice will be restored RIP

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Jossey Saldanha, Nallasopara
Mon, Jul 05 2021
I wonder if he was harassed because he was from the Minority ...

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Valerian DSouza, Udupi/ Mumbai
Mon, Jul 05 2021
Whatever you do to the least of my brothers/ sisters that you do unto me. He was an activist supporting the downtrodden to such cause. So many REAL BIG riots mongers creating animosity between communities are are set free, roaming free. Nobody can take their name also. Off course Riot lateron by others was wrong and he seems was implicated in that for he was an activist. Very sad, RIP. Fr. Swamy you will have eternal reward and guilty will be dealt suitably there.

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AD, Mangalore
Mon, Jul 05 2021
Thank you Stan Swamy for fighing for justice and the underprivileged. But I am sure your soul will never Rest in Peace till India becomes a more just and equitable society.

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Mervin V. Lewis, Kallianpur, Udupi
Mon, Jul 05 2021
Proverbs 29:7 “A righteous man knows the rights of the poor; a wicked man does not understand such knowledge” Justice has not done. Feeling very sad. May his soul rest in peace.

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Sanjay, Hebri
Mon, Jul 05 2021
He should have been given bail. To that extent our system is wrong, but supporting armed aggression against state is an unpardonable crime.

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AD, Mangaluru
Mon, Jul 05 2021
Armed agression was a trumped up charge. Because of his fight for justice for the Adivasis , he was a thorn for the administration

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Bobato Charlie, Mangalore
Tue, Jul 06 2021
Sanjay, Hebri — please don't talk nonsense — When did Fr Stan ever support any armed aggression? Do you have any proof? FYI, armed aggression was carried out on Fr Stan by the ruling dispensation!

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Bobato Charlie, Mangalore
Tue, Jul 06 2021
Sanjay, Hebri — please don't talk nonsense — When did Fr Stan ever support any armed aggression? Do you have any proof? FYI, armed aggression was carried out on Fr Stan by the ruling dispensation!

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Al Dsouza, Kudla
Tue, Jul 06 2021
Sanjay next time we will make you judge okay son.

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Joel, Mangalore
Mon, Jul 05 2021
He is free from this earthly pain and suffering. Rip

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Agnes, Mangalore
Mon, Jul 05 2021
Central government has achieved another milestone by this deed against an age old priest and minority citizen of Indian.

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Norbert D' Silva,, Valencia,Mangalore.
Mon, Jul 05 2021
Almighty God have an a/c. Of sparrows sold for meager amount nothing will go unseen by God . Brutally killed. Justice awaited. Fr Stan Swamy our tribute and only we can pray may your soul Rest in eternal peace.sad news impossible to digest.God save his dependents.world facing calamities, disaster, covid type of pandemic allover world please don't challenge God.regretful and tearful comments.

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Alwyn, Mangalore
Mon, Jul 05 2021
Lord, so great is our love for you That even though we walk in a world where speaking your name can mean certain death Your faithful still speak it And speak it all the louder. Help us work for a world where all may speak their creeds And pray their prayers Without fear of violence. Hear the prayers of those who abide with you in dangerous times and in dark valleys, And who die with your name on their lips. Draw them quickly to your side Where they might know eternal peace. AMEN. The days will come to you all the people who involved in this case, doing all evil to the good people, That day neither your power nor your money will save you. That day the judge will be almighty God, Amen.

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Ruben D'Souza, Abu Dhabi
Mon, Jul 05 2021
Dear Fr. Stan, We as a nation killed you, we were pressed upon and voices were shut. We are shameful for what we have done. Rest in peace HERO.

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Rajan, Mangalore
Mon, Jul 05 2021
This govt has not been able to defend Maoist China incursions in the northeast China have now set up villages with all facilities along many areas of illegal occupation More and more land is getting lost and govt says no one has entered .. All eye wash/ rhetoric / irresponsible and even Burma is challenging us and unable to support true democracy there and cowed down in United Nations .. NOW HERE ALL FALSE CHARGES FRAMED ON A INNOCENT ..AND FATHER SWAMY HAS DEDICATED HIS WHOLE LIFE WITHOUT PERSONAL BENEFIT .. HIS LAST years / DAYS UNFORTUNATELY GOVT HAS NOT ALLOWED TO BE PEACEFUL .. Now his life of dedication will not be forgotten by all rational citizens Rest in peace ..

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nived shetty, bangalore
Mon, Jul 05 2021
very sad. A true human ,who sacrificed his life for tribal people. He did not die ,he was killed by our judiciary and system. infact ,it is judicial murder. injustice done by judiciary leading to hus murder. it may happen other may also same fate if judiciary sits on their cases. Arnab Goswami got instant hearings in courts while 84yr Old Father Stan Swamy was denied bail for over 7 months. Now he is no more. Who is responsible?

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k b r, Mangala Uru
Mon, Jul 05 2021
this government very much afraid of girls less than 25 (disha ravi, Amulya Leona Noronha) and men older than 75 (varavara rao, k s bhagwan, fr stan swamy)...

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Manohar, Udupi
Mon, Jul 05 2021
Another international shame for BJP that it cannot protect its elderly.

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Jd, Mlr
Mon, Jul 05 2021
Governments, this or earlier are afraid of truth and justice. They gain and keep power on false promises and they are in perpetual fear of losing it. Some meek and humble souls become their punching bag. They are showcased to the rest as to 'see what we can do to such hapless people, sobe aware, don't dare'

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Kiran, Mangalore
Mon, Jul 05 2021
Greta Thunberg

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Ajay Rebello, Kallianpur
Mon, Jul 05 2021
His blood is on govt hands. RIP Fr Stan your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

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Wilfred Fernandes, Vamadapadavu/Dubai
Mon, Jul 05 2021
The Great Martyr of our time. His blood will not go waste and the Life Journey of Fr. Swamy will encourage many to take up issues Swamy fought for. The conspirators will feel sorry one day and surely they repent this heinous act they did. Rest in Eternal Peace Fr. Swamy.

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Jd, Mlr
Mon, Jul 05 2021
Truth will take the revenge. Justice will prevail

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Cyril, Mangalore
Mon, Jul 05 2021
The world will not give you peace. The world will not give you justice. And you do not belong to this world. Your reward is great in heaven.

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DOLPHY SEQUEIRA, Mumbai
Mon, Jul 05 2021
Indeed Very Sad day for the people like Fr. Stan, who fights for Dalits and Adivasis for their rights till his death, the government authorities couldn't silence him or could not stop his human right activity in order to silence him with false allegations, but still NIA couldn't prove their allegations, at the end Fr. Stan died without justice .

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ALLEN PEREIRA, Mangalore/Bajpe
Mon, Jul 05 2021
The passing away of Rev Fr Stan Swamy after being denied bail is a blot on Indian politics, bureaucracy . We feel distraught that while the lower judiciary disregards clear guidlines laid down by the Apex court either because of ignorance or under pressure from the political establishmnet, to protect civil liberties, the higher judiciary could have taken suo motu cognizance of the large number and that too increasing number of civil liberty champions being incarcerated in overcroweded jails. The constitutional validity of several sections of the UAPA should have been suo motu taken up for examination by the higher judiciary when responsible sections of the madia was reporting the high handed methods used by Govt agencies to foist cases at the behest of corrupt politicians , and self serving bureaucrats. Of course God has ended Fr Stan's sufferings and taken him to Himself to be given the well deserved Crown of eternal Bilss. We can be certain Fr Stan has forgiven his tormentors. But then, the perpetrators ofthe crime and those who abetted in it by inaction have to note that Divine justice delivers retribution to Unrepentant guilty whether they are individuals or, political entities . History of our world even as late as the 20th and 21 st centuries holds evidence for this. It is a matter of time . Lets hope and pray Good sense will prevail in this land of sages and the country will revert to adhering to and honoring Constitutional proprieties

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Dev, Mangalore
Mon, Jul 05 2021
Wonderful comment bro. Nothing I can add, I just had commented on 66A by apex court about Bhima Koregaon cases by Fadnavis with Fake evidence as proven by UK lab report and no courts taking suo moto actions on priority like they did in Arnab's case as freedom is utmost until proven guilty. Rest In Peace is only I can wish.

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HENRY MISQUITH, India
Mon, Jul 05 2021
They killed him, for fighting injustice & oppression against the poor & the marginalised.A thousand more voices will boom from his sacrifice, to carry his dreams forward.... Rest in peace.

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CHARLES SALDANHA, MALAD-MALWANI
Mon, Jul 05 2021
DEFINITELY HE DESERVED BETTER TREATMENT. WHAT A GREAT LIFE.. WORKED OVER FIVE DECADES IN JHARKHAND FIGHTING FOR THE RIGHTS OF TRIBAL PEOPLE. I DEEPLY RESPECT LAW OF THE LAND AND JUDICIARY BUT HUMANITARIAN TREATMENT SHOULD HAVE BEEN FIRST TO A PERSON 84 YEARS OLD AND SUFFERING FROM VARIOUS DISEASES. NOW HE IS NO MORE AND GONE FOR ETERNAL REST. LET THE TRUTH PREVAIL AND JUSTICE BE DELIVERED TO ALL UNDERTRIALS.

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Shaun, Mangalore
Mon, Jul 05 2021
The 56 inch chest guy was scared of an 86 year old Parkinson's patient. Says a lot.

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Indian, India.
Mon, Jul 05 2021
REST IN PEACE FR. STAN SWAMY. Note for the persecutors : In persecution our faith grows stronger in CHRIST. After all this unfortunate incidents we don't hate other religion or communities. We will continue to pray for the persecutors and serve for the humanity with love and compassion. By attaining this we lead peaceful & happy prosperous life with human dignity. ALWAYS GRATEFUL FOR OUR ANCESTORS FOR CHOOSING PATH OF CHRIST.

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RonRon, Udupi
Mon, Jul 05 2021
"Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." Mattomme Hutti Ba Stan Swami

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RonRon, Udupi
Mon, Jul 05 2021
"Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." Mattomme Hutti Ba Stan Swami

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Paul dsouza, balakunje
Mon, Jul 05 2021
May his soul rest in peace. So many years his dedicated services to poor can't be replaced but definitely not to be forgotten. RIP.

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Carlton Saldanha, Shirva/New York
Mon, Jul 05 2021
RIP Swamy..

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Mariella Lilly Menezes, Taccode/Mysore
Mon, Jul 05 2021
All of us were waiting for his release on bail and voicing out our concern for his health ever since he was arrested. How sad! He has been liberated by the Lord from his earthly and physical sufferings. Anyone who stood by him for the cause of the poor will feel very much pained that his life came to an end without getting bail. May he find his bliss and eternal rest in the divine.

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Alfria, Manglore/Mumbai
Mon, Jul 05 2021
Father Stan Swamys last wish of spending his last few days with the tribal people with whom he lived and worked for their welfare couldn't be fulfilled, May father Stan swamys soul rest in peace

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Al Dsouza, Canada
Mon, Jul 05 2021
Very pained. When you help poor you are jailed. Shame on idiots who made Fr. Stan to suffer till his death. Help the poor is one of the core teaching of Jesus.. Fr. Stan please pray for those who tortured you.

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Florine Pinto, Mangaluru
Mon, Jul 05 2021
A sad day in the Indian history. A social activist who was fighting for the rights of poor Dalits was not considered for redressal even though he was old and was suffering. May he enjoy his eternal bliss. Our heartfelt sympathies to the Jesuit community and Fr Stan Swamy family

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Aloysius Ronald, Bejai,Mangalore
Mon, Jul 05 2021
RIP Fr. Stan : He was a living saint and now he is enjoying his crown of reward at heaven , one day he will be declared a s blessed and Saint. Sure he will forgive his all perpetrators and ask almighty to enlighten them.

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Francis, Shirva/UK
Mon, Jul 05 2021
This is a national shame on Indian judiciary and administration, people who rapist, murderer, bank looters can get the bail but 84 years activates can’t. Fr Stan’s sacrifice won’t go waste, it will rebirths thousands of people in coming days to fight against social injustice and up lifting weaker sections of the society. Thick skinned politicians will pay heavy price on innocent blood shedding.

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Frederick Pinto, Shirva
Mon, Jul 05 2021
Very sad news. May his soul rest in peace.

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Jossey Saldanha, Nallasopara
Mon, Jul 05 2021
Rest in Peace ...

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FLORA DSOUZA, Kalmady/Jerimeri-Mumbai
Mon, Jul 05 2021
Fr. Stan fought for the right of thousands of young adivasis, fought for giving justice to under privileged. its not a natural death, we can say he murdered by many who put him behind the bar without even considering his age and health condition and denied his bail. Only we can pray for his Soul .. May his noble Soul rest in peace...

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John R Lobo, Kaikamba/Dubai
Mon, Jul 05 2021
“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me” ( Mathew 25 : 35 ) Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me. ( Mathew 25 : 40 ) RIP, Fr Stan Swamy, you followed path of Lord Jesus. Though you have NOT rewarded in this world, But he will get reward in Heaven. May his Soul Rest in Peace. Amen

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Richard, India
Mon, Jul 05 2021
This Godly man had to appeal to court to get a straw to drink his liquid food. He was so sick that he could not easily swallow. The people who caused him so much sufferings by denying justice will never escape the divine justice. Rest in peace, gentle soul, the people for whom you lived and died will never forget your sacrifice.

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Francis, Shirva/UK
Mon, Jul 05 2021
Very sad, may his soul rest in peace .

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El En Tea, Mangalore
Mon, Jul 05 2021
Injustice he was framed for Bhima Koregon protests find no clues RIP

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Prakash, Mangalore
Mon, Jul 05 2021
Very SAD. May Fr. Stan Swamy soul rest in peace. 84 years old not able to get a bail for his good work!!!!! We are not a democratic country and this is also Indian judiciary failure.

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Aparna Thingalaya, Udupi
Mon, Jul 05 2021
Though he hasn't participated in Elgar Parishad , BJP Supporter branded him as Urban Naxal…….and Ultra nationalist Riot creators from Bhima Koregaon in Pune spared in FIR. Remember you can hood wink in earth with Temporary power /Influence , But Al mighty can see you from above. He would never with held any ones wages. He will give with Interest. RIP Rev.Fr. Stan Swamy. In Judgement day Lord Jesus will remember , you when he come as King.

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Cynthia, Dk
Mon, Jul 05 2021
Fr. Stan, you are relieved today from mental agony, trauma, suffering and what not. External rest grant unto him o Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him..May his soul rest in peace....Amen....condolences to all who grieve on his death...

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Don Fernandes, Mangolore
Mon, Jul 05 2021
Very sad people who fight for the justice get no justice .people who have power political back ground are not been acused No Judgement justice been given to the right person. Very sad may his soul rest in peace.

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ca girishkk, m'lore/dxb
Mon, Jul 05 2021
Hindustani's seen in their own eye... the lawless dongi baba's escaping with the help of chudidaar ... that too in public glare..., not made any headlines for the likes of Godi Media...

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Roshan Rodrigues, Mangalore
Mon, Jul 05 2021
Any one can arrest him now? he is free, he did his duties. But he arrested Many people in his heart by doing good deeds for the Poor and our Nation. Rest in peace Fr, Stan Swamy.

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Dorothy Lewis, Udupi Dist.
Mon, Jul 05 2021
Very sad to hear the sad demise of Fr. Stan Lourduswamy. Even though he didn't get justice for his good deeds, i am sure God Almighty is going to reward him with hundred, thousand folds. Very sad that the law kept the 84 year old with poor health in the prison for no fault of his. Hope the justice will prevail. Eternal rest grant unto him O' Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul rest in Peace. Amen.

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KA DSilva, Dubai
Mon, Jul 05 2021
RIP Dear Fr. Stan Swamy, Next generation will not forgive us for this custodial killing helpless human being in Independent India !

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Alphonso D'souza, Mumbai
Mon, Jul 05 2021
There is anything we can say, except REST IN PEACE FR. STAN. The Final judgement will honour your soul. You were a hard rock priest and dedicated your life for the downtrodden irrespective of their caste and religion. The judgements of the world will have no bearing on the Final Judgement by the Lord. RIP Fr. Stan.

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Raj, Mangalore
Mon, Jul 05 2021
The BJP government condemned Fr Swamy to a death sentence by putting an 84 year old man with other prisoners when there was a Covid wave. RIP Fr Swamy.

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Joseph, Udupi
Mon, Jul 05 2021
Reminding the words of Helder Camara - When I give food to the poor, they call me a saint. When I ask why the poor have no food, they call me a communist. Travesty of Justice.

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Charles Pinto, Abu Dhabi
Mon, Jul 05 2021
He took a stand against the rich and powerful who are well connected to the ruling establishment. He was jailed for his support to the landless and downtrodden. He is finally free from earthy harassment by these powerful forces. The judiciary and the executive failed him miserably. RIP Father.

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Sachidanand Shetty, Mundkur/Dubai
Mon, Jul 05 2021
RIP

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ca girishkk, m'lore/dxb
Mon, Jul 05 2021
A painful moment... my heart is bleeding..., the case is totally twisted to mislead the people of Hindustan with the use of Godi Media...,

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G Fernandes, Mangalore
Mon, Jul 05 2021
A great crusader and a Martyr. Eternal Rest Grant Unto Him O' Lord and Let Perpetual Light Shine Upon Him. May His Soul Rest in peace.... Hearty condolences for his loved one's.

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Alphonso, Mangalore
Mon, Jul 05 2021
Present Maharshtra state government having congress in Maha Aghadi should have done something so that father would have saved his life. Finally congress on which we had hopes of minority protection also turned waste......

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Aparna Thingalya, Udupi
Mon, Jul 05 2021
Alphonso, He was arrested during the time BJP Govt in Maharashtra. Later Central BJP Govt through NIA locked him under UAPA Act where Bail is almost impossible. Under UAPA a person is guilty till he/she proven Innocent. Once a person booked by NIA, then No state Govt can interfere. For NIA , it can over rule state DGP

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Manohar, Udupi
Mon, Jul 05 2021
Aparna, you are right. But the common sense is do we need such laws for 84 year old law abiding citizen fighting for the rights in the first place. ....let the common sense prevail in Ram Rajya.

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Ozy, Surathkal
Mon, Jul 05 2021
Fr. You are sacrificed by the people those who don't want the poor to come up in their life. Your sacrifice will not go in vain, very soon it will be awarded by the most powerful. ALMIGHTY. MAY YOUR SOUL REST IN PEACE.

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Manohar, Udupi
Mon, Jul 05 2021
RIP. ......hope someone will take his lead and fight for the rights of the least.

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Manoj, Mangalore
Mon, Jul 05 2021
Very sad. RIP Dear Father. No justice till death....

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Rajan, mangalore
Mon, Jul 05 2021
A Priest who lived and died by his Principles ---Unfortunately the state could not take care- in his last days- His fight was for justice for the adivasis -down trodden - There are various vested interests - usurpers of land - mineral wealth - bank defaulters etc etc bigots ---who wanted him not released - No charges were proved - within a month it is possible to open and shut a case if authorities are serious - ALL ONE CAN SAY JUSTICE DELAYED IS JUSTICE DENIED - and now the sad fact is death - MAY HIS SOUL RIP --

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antony, mangaluru
Mon, Jul 05 2021
RIP dear father...you will be richly rewarded in heaven for your good deeds done for the tribals. literally killed by the heartless motu and feku... similarly even justice loya was silenced

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Ahmed, Bangalore
Mon, Jul 05 2021
Totally shameful incident. Can't provide bail to an 84 year old.

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Rajesh D., Mangalore, Dubai.
Mon, Jul 05 2021
On the Final Judgment day, In front of all the poor people you helped, NIA officers & the Judges you will be honored. RIP

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Al Dsouza, Canada
Mon, Jul 05 2021
My his soul rest in peace. My big salute to Father Stan standing for justice for poor. True decisple of christ.

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Dinesh, Dubai
Mon, Jul 05 2021
Rest in peace Fr. Stan Swamy. We lost a person who fought for downtrodden. Father please forgive them who accused him as maoist for their political gain.

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A Concerned Citizen, Mangalore
Mon, Jul 05 2021
Very sad news. Rest in peace, Father Stan. Your life and efforts will serve as an inspiration.

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Hussain, Abu Dhabi
Mon, Jul 05 2021
what a shame. Terror accused are made MP and Fr Stan was denied straw & sipper (suffering from Parkinson's disease). denied & opposed his bail repeatedly ...No dignity left.

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ca girishkk, m'lore/dxb
Mon, Jul 05 2021
Introspection time for Hindustan's - legislative, executory & judiciary system., while the likes of jaraki holige is enjoying live freely....

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Louis Miranda, Ferar / Kuwait
Mon, Jul 05 2021
Very sad news. May his soul rest in Peace. Amen

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Kudla Stories, Kudla
Mon, Jul 05 2021
Rest in peace Fr. Stan. Pity the people who judged you wrongly.

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Dylan, Mangalore
Mon, Jul 05 2021
Cold blooded murder. May his soul rest in peace.

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william, mangalore
Mon, Jul 05 2021
Now who will take the responsibility of this innocent Priest death inside the prison based on false accusations.

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HENRY MISQUITH, India
Mon, Jul 05 2021
Shameful what has happened to us as a society, and the leaders we choose?...how a man fighting for the rights of less fortunate perishes in this so-called land of Gandhi, of pogroms and lawlessness.

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Rita, Germany

Af,,,, Mangaluru

Leeda Fernandes, Bellore - Denmark

Charles, Karkala

Bobato Charlie, Mangalore

Norbert menezes, Madanthyar /Panakaje

Joseph F. Gonsalves, Bannur, Puttur / Mangalore

Don, Mangalore

anthony, mangalore

Santan Mascarenhas, Kinnigoli/Bangalore

Stephen P. D'Souza, Kadri, Mangalore / Melbourne

Ajith, Mangalore

Dr.Cajetan Coelho, Goa, India

Alwyn Crasta, Mangalore/Bangalore

Babu, Kasargod

C.E.SALDANHA, Kadri, Shivbagh.

N S Shetty, Surathkal

Bobato Charlie, Mangalore

William Cardoza, Mangalore/Kinnigoli

Alwin, Mangaluru

Jossey Saldanha, Nallasopara

Valerian DSouza, Udupi/ Mumbai

AD, Mangalore

Mervin V. Lewis, Kallianpur, Udupi

Sanjay, Hebri

AD, Mangaluru

Bobato Charlie, Mangalore

Bobato Charlie, Mangalore

Al Dsouza, Kudla

Joel, Mangalore

Agnes, Mangalore

Norbert D' Silva,, Valencia,Mangalore.

Alwyn, Mangalore

Ruben D'Souza, Abu Dhabi

Rajan, Mangalore

nived shetty, bangalore

k b r, Mangala Uru

Manohar, Udupi

Jd, Mlr

Kiran, Mangalore

Ajay Rebello, Kallianpur

Wilfred Fernandes, Vamadapadavu/Dubai

Jd, Mlr

Cyril, Mangalore

DOLPHY SEQUEIRA, Mumbai

ALLEN PEREIRA, Mangalore/Bajpe

Dev, Mangalore

HENRY MISQUITH, India

CHARLES SALDANHA, MALAD-MALWANI

Shaun, Mangalore

Indian, India.

RonRon, Udupi

RonRon, Udupi

Paul dsouza, balakunje

Carlton Saldanha, Shirva/New York

Mariella Lilly Menezes, Taccode/Mysore

Alfria, Manglore/Mumbai

Al Dsouza, Canada

Florine Pinto, Mangaluru

Aloysius Ronald, Bejai,Mangalore

Francis, Shirva/UK

Frederick Pinto, Shirva

Jossey Saldanha, Nallasopara

FLORA DSOUZA, Kalmady/Jerimeri-Mumbai

John R Lobo, Kaikamba/Dubai

Richard, India

Francis, Shirva/UK

El En Tea, Mangalore