Tuesday, January 22, 2008

BCL , Trivandrum moves to High Court

The news is surprising and pleasing for the members of BCL. The BCL in Trivandrum was also declared to be closed on 21 feb 2008. They have protested all through and got support from there C.M as well. Today, the Hindu newspaper has got the news regarding the BCL Trivandrum moving to the H.C to save the British Library closure. Here's the link http://www.hindu.com/2008/01/22/stories/2008012256632200.htm

The book lovers at Trivandrum have set an example for us. Hopefully,this library will be saved.

Suggest your views and opinion about this and to save our Library too!

Monday, January 21, 2008

Met the C.M

The 5000 members of the British Library ,Bhopal ,on 21 Jan 2008 ,Monday ,met with the Chief Minister Of M.P ,Mr.Shivraj Singh Chauhan .In regard to help the members to save the British Library,Bhopal.

The C.M met us and heard our problem.He showed a concern for us and made us believe that he will not let this Library shut , as he got to know it will be closed on 28 feb 2008. He has told us some action will be taken and he will make sure this library, which provides the entire state the benefit of valuable books,DvDs etc.

The Save BCL Committee , expects a positive result will come after the meet with the C.M. And, once again we request the C.M from all the members of BCL and from the book lovers to help us save this treasure .

Monday, December 24, 2007

Candle Light Protest held

On 23 Dec 2007, Sunday at 6 pm outside the BCL ,Candle Light Demonstration was held. Members expressed there sadness and grief by lightining these candles.

The Save British Library Campaign was marked by a Candle light protest. The protest was silent and peaceful. A large number of the library members lighted candles in front of the Library to protest against the closure of the Library which is only one of itskind in the whole state.

After yesterday's demonstration the members have decided to carry forward the protest to save the library.

Save BCL

Sunday, December 23, 2007

Proposal from Trivandrum BCL

This blog is doing wonders! Ok, lets get real.

As you all must have got the news BCL at Trivandrum is also at its closure.People in Trivandrum are also protesting to save their BCL.There,the Chief Minister has come forward to help them.The BCL in Trivandrum is said to have 6000 members and they are just crazy about BCL like us.

Recently, I have been approached by a person who is leadind the protest in Trivandrum. This is the address of their website , www.saveourbritishlibrary.org Mr.Krishna ,is the name of the person. And, he has a suggestion to amalgamate this protest and raise our voice together to save THE BCLs.

Please , members air your views here about this suggestion so that we can go for furthur talk with Mr.Krishna.

Signature Campaining Stats!

The Committe is doing its great job. Here are the statistics of the number of singature campaning done as of now:-

DSYW Academy,T.T Nagar Stadium -206 Signatures done - Mr.Gaurav Tiwari (Representative)

Hindi Authors,Nirala Colony - 78 Signatures done -Radio Popkorn (Representative)

RGTU Principle and Professors - 45 Letters +Signatures - Mr.Chaitanya (Representative)

Professors,MVM College - 87 Signatures

Also, this campaining is started in schools and colleges of Indore City -2000 Signatures+ Ms.Meenakshi (Representative)

P.S: All members of BCL are requested to get more Signature from people those who support that BCL should not closed.

'Save BCL' Committee formed

On 16 Dec 2007 ,Sunday, meeting was held at 12:00 noon outside the British Library .Many students from schools and colleges like T.I.T , Nutan ,Anand Vihar were present for the meeting with senior members like Mrs. Pandey, Ms.Meenakshi Natrajan,Mrs. Tripathi,Mrs.Bhalla et al.

The main motive of this meeting was to decide the furthur plan of action. Meeting got started with Sikander Malik's inspiring speech ,followed by Meenakshi Natrajan's (Congress Party) suggestions and the help she can provide for stationary etc. Also, she has written letter to UPA Chairman ,Mrs. Sonia Gandhi asking for help to save BCL.

Later in the meeting , a committee of 8 members was formed to SAVE BCL.The reason of this committee was to get senior members suggestions and ideas ,so that things can go wisely.Before the committee was formed ,Ms. Vijeta Shrivastava and Mr. Sikander Malik were leading it.

The name of the committee members are as:-

1. Ms.Meenakshi Natrajan
2. Mrs.Shubhra Tripathi
3. Mrs Sunella Bhalla
4. Mr.Ravi Lamiya
5. Mr.Sikander Malik
6. Ms.Vijeta Shrivastava
7. Mrs.Amita Singh
8. Mrs.Rajni Pandey

The Committee has decided to gear up the Singature Campaning first and then start candle light protest,to save BCL.