that third-rate buffoon hussain's paintings are "freedom of speech", but the FACT exhibition on aurangazeb is "communal". this is pure apartheid in india. the US at least has some laws that apply generally equally to all people.
From: <Kataria
INDIAN AMERICAN INTELLECTUALS FORUM
41-67 Judge Street (5P)
Elmhurst, New York 11373
(718) 478-5735/(718) 271-0453
REMINDER: PLEASE JOIN US WITH YOUR FRIENDS – PROTEST AGAINST M.F. HUSAIN ON THURSDAY, MARCH 20 AT 20 ROCKEFELLER PLAZA
PROTEST IN NEW YORK AGAINST M.F. HUSAIN'S NUDE PAINTINGS OF HINDU GODS AND GODDESSES ON MARCH 20TH FROM 10:00 A.M. TO 12:00 NOON
Christie's 20th March auction will feature several denigrating paintings by Painter M.F. Husain, besides the one about Ganga-Jamuna.
Hindu Janjagruti Samiti in cooperation with Indian American Intellectuals Forum, is organizing a peaceful protest against M.F. Husain's painting Ganga-Jamuna at Christie's Art Gallery on March 20th at 20 Rockefeller Plaza from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
Mr. Husain is notorious for paintings pictures of Hindu Gods and Goddesses in nude.
Mr. Husain is a Muslim by faith. If he is so fond of Art, he should paint some nude paintings of Prophet Mohammed or the members of his family in nude and see what happens to him.
As most of you know Mr. Husain is a fugitive from justice in India . A lot of court cases are pending against Mr. Husain in India for hurting Hindu sentiments, creating communal discord, and insulting Indian womanhood.
I called Christie's Sale room/Main number: +1 212 636 2000 and registered my protest politely.
Please let the undersigned know whether you will be joining us in the protest on March 20th, at 20 Rockefeller Plaza in front of Christie's.
We have obtained police permission.
Brotherly yours,
Narain Kataria
(718) 478-5735
Arish K. Sahani
(718) 271-0453
In case you are not able to join us in person, please, at least, call/e-mail Christie's and register your protest at the following numbers:
Contact Christie's Art Gallery @
Sale room/Main number: +1 212 636 2000
Bid Department: +1 212 636 2437
Press Office: +1 212 636 2680
Indian Art Specialist for Christie's, NY: +1 212 636 2189
Asian Contemporary Art Specialist for Christie's, NY:
Ingrid Dudek: +1 212 636 2100; idudek@christies.com
Dharmo rakshati rakshitaha!
LETTER SENT TO CHRISTIE'S ART GALLERY
INDIAN AMERICAN INTELLECTUALS FORUM
41-67 Judge Street, (5P)
Elmhurst, New York 11373
(718) 478-5735/(718) 271-0453
MEMORANDUM TO CHRISTIE'S ART GALLERY
20 Rockefeller Plaza
New York, New York
SUB: PROTEST DEMONSTRATION AGAINST
M.F. HUSAIN'S PAINTINGS OF HINDU
GODS AND GODDESSES IN NUDE
Dear Sir/Madam
It is a matter of great regret and shame that the 20th March auction by Christie's Art Gallery is featuring several paintings of M.F. Husain, besides the one about Ganga-Jamuna.
Hindu Janjagruti Samiti and Indian American Intellectuals Forum have planned to stage a peaceful protest demonstration in front of Christie's on March 20th from 10:00 a.m. to 12.00 noon.
For you information, we would like to inform you that Mr. Husain has gained ignominy and notoriety in India by painting Hindus Gods Lord Ganesh, Lord Shiva, Lord Hanuman and Hindu Goddesses Durga, Lakshmi, and Parvati in nude and Sita Mata in a very derogatory and vulgar form.
We would also like you to note that Mr. Husain had been condemned by Indian Parliament for painting Mother India in nude. In this connection, we have already forwarded Power Point Presentation prepared by Prof. Dinesh Agrawal, which lists his deliberate distortion and degradation of Hindu culture.
In India, many groups have expressed their outrage and anguish against his unacceptable and uncivilized behavior. Seven cases have been registered against him. 6 courts have issued arrest warrants against him. More than 28,000 people have signed a petition condemning Mr. Husain for his malicious attempts to vilify Hindu people. 1250 police complaints have been filed against him. In several cities his effigies have been burnt. In nutshell, he is a criminal and a fugitive from justice. For further information, please visit: http://sanatan.org/hussaincampaign/.
By his insidious actions, he has severely hurt the sentiments of more than one billion Hindus all over the globe.
We believe, it is unbecoming on the part of Christie's, a reputable Art Gallery, to associate with a person of criminal background, and promote his paintings.
From the above, it is very clear that Mr. Husain is very indignified person. Your association with Mr. Husain could jeopardize your business interest in the long run.
In the background of what has been stated above, we request you to kindly refrain from auctioning Husain's painting.
Very truly yours,
Narain Kataria
President
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