To honour the memory of Fr Stan Swamy, and to keep alive his legacy, the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI) must institute an annual award to be given to one or more activists working for social justice.
This award must not be restricted to Christians only but open to people of all faiths.
The award should carry a substantial sum of money as many of the activists are facing thumped up charges but lack the financial resources to retain competent lawyers.
The award will help boost the morale of social activists who at present feel that they are alone in fighting the injustices being meted out to the marginalized.
It will also show that we are not cowards and support actions that are just and righteous.
