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| Shri Amit Shah, Home Minister of India |
Meeting with Union Home Minister on Tuesday, Sept 24th, 11am at his residence on 6, Krishna Menon Marg, New Delhi
Meeting Notes (the conversation was a lot in Hindi)–SUMMARY:
1. HM mentioned that whatever happened in Auroville in the last three years, the tough actions by the government, was very much needed and was implemented by them. Auroville/Aurovillians are not above any law of the land and have to follow them.
2. He further mentioned that that phase is now over. Secretary has been transferred out of AVFO, and they want to work with us (residents) in a collaborative way to continue this unique Auroville experiment which is one of its kind not just in India but also in the whole world.
3. In the coming days, he wants us to meet the LG of Pondicherry and the Governor of TN separately, where we give a representation of our grievances of what went wrong in the last 3 years. After our meeting with the two Governors he will also talk to them and also consult with the Ministry of Education.
4. After these meetings and consultations, HM will again call us for a meeting in Delhi and we will work together on the way forward.
5. HM said that if any amendment to the Auroville Foundation Act is required, it will be done only with the consent of the Auroville residents in consultation with the Auroville residents. He said that he will not make any amendment to the law without the consent of the people of Auroville.
6. HM said that Auroville would exist for another hundred or two hundred years and that it was created by Aurobindo's philosophy and that there would be no destruction to it.
7. Francois Gautier asked HM how come Jayanti Ravi was holding both the position of Revenue Secretary Gujarat and Secretary Auroville Foundation. Minister seemed surprised and said he will look into it
[Ed - The residents who met the Home Minister are members of the Working Committee of Residents Assembly, excepting Francois Gautier]