To,

The Hon’ble Prime Minister,

Government of India
New Delhi

Hon’ble Prime Minister,

On behalf of the children, youth and communities living in the bastis of

India, we seek your commitment to a promise that the tallest flag fluttering
at the Opening Ceremony of the Commonwealth Games of 2010 shall be
“Equal opportunities for a life of dignity to all”..

Many people aspire to hold their heads high with pride in the name of the
Commonwealth Games 2010. But what is the ground-reality?

While 9% rate of GDP growth and the increasing presence of Indian names
among the global rich, tell us one story our crowded cities tell another
story: crumbling schools, garbage littered narrow lanes where children
play, broken hand-pumps where children line up for water, countless
workers who work for a pittance to build stadiums and metros and service
the city. All this raises a question mark for our model of development. In the
last few years, many habitations have been demolished in the city. Basic
amenities are absent or very poor in resettlement localities. A vast numbers
of citizens are denied their basic rights. Is this a matter of pride?

Some of our demands on behalf of the campaign “I Want to Play” are -

• Mandate safe, green spaces in the city where all children can play.
• Every school must have infrastructure and basic amenities, sufficient resources and
grounds for games and play, library and science-laboratories.
• Encourage public playing fields and create opportunities for all to play.
• Fair wages for all laborers, equal wages for women and men.
• Ensure that labourers and their families obtain their rights to food, shelter, health,
education and employment.

We want to be counted amongst countries that take steps to ensure secure and happy future for
all their citizens so that they can lead a life of dignity. It is only then that our country can hold its
head high.

Hum Bhi Khelenge 2010! Campaign

CWG Nagrik Manch –Rozi Roti Aaavas Khel