Lila Banta Singh: A great loss

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1)In memoriam of L. Lilabanta Singh

NEIHRN <neihrnimph@...>

2)Condolence and in solidarity

Dr Rajesh Buddhadev MD e-MAIL: <buddhadev@...>

3)The sad Demise Of Banta Singh

v Chater E-mail: <alfer96@...>

4)Another untimely death that could have been prevented

VJ RAJ E-mail: <vjscuk@...>

5)Sharing your grief

L.Birendrajit Singh(Wawa) <lbirendrajit@...>

6)Banta in North East will be remembered for mobilizing people

living with HIV

Dr.S.I.Ahmed <siahmed60@...>

7)Deepest condolences to the family and all the many lives touched

by Banta Singh

Dr. Manjul Khanna, E-mail: manjul.khanna@...

8)Please share more about Lila Banta Singh,

Ellen Kerrigan Ellen <kerriganme@...>

9)Disheartening to lose one more activist and advocate for the

rights of People Living with HIV and drug users

Raju (North East India Harm Reduction Network)

10)Banta Singh was a great friend and partner of Sahara

Sahara E-mail: saharahouse@...

11)Saddened by the news of the untimely death of Lila Banta.

Lawyers Collective HIV/AIDS Unit E-mail:

aidslaw1@...

12) Condolences to Lilabanta

Ronny Waikhom E-mail: <ronny_waik@...>

13) Condolence from a Classmate

Dr. Mhabemo Ovung. E-mail: <mhabemoo@...>

14) Our deepest condolences.

EMPOWER - INDIA <ttn_empower@...>

15) Lila Banta Singh: A great loss !

Nazir masih <newlightaids@...>

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1) In memoriam of L. Lilabanta Singh

Dear friends,

L. Lilabanta Singh, President of the Manipur Network of people

living with HIV/AIDS breathed his last on Wednesday, July 21, 2004

leaving behind an active legacy of commitment to the cause of

fighting HIV/AIDS. An ardent activist of the cause, L. Lilabanta

Singh was an outspoken advocate highlighting the involvement and

capabilities of PLWA. His objectivity and his spirit of generosity

in sharing ideas will remain with us all. In his passing, we at

NEIHRN has lost a guiding force, a true leader and a wonderful

friend who stood with us.

Rest in peace, our brave warrior.

North East India Harm Reduction Network

NEIHRN <neihrnimph@...>

2) Condolence and in solidarity,

Dear All,

I share the grief of passing away of Lila Banta Singh. Passing away

of each one of these precious human beings breaks the heart but

affirms the conviction of carrying forward their unfinished dreams

and vision.

In condolence and in solidarity,

Dr Rajesh Buddhadev MD

Surat. e-MAIL: <buddhadev@...>

3) The sad Demise Of Banta Singh

Dear All,

I personally grieve on the sad demise of Banta Singh. He was not

only a friend to me but was also like a brother.

He had a vision and i hope that i would in some way help in taking

forward that vision. I grieve with the family and my condolences to

them and all at INP+ and MNP+.

v Chater

Child Relief & You

Bangalore

paul chater " <alfer96@...>

4) Another untimely death that could have been prevented

While being sad to hear the news of another untimely death that

could have been prevented. I cant help but feel angry that this is

what is happening to the leaders PLWHA movement HIV/AIDS in the

country (and this is not the first time).

Is this what all the 'show casing India' and 'India leads the way'

sessions during the XV International AIDS Conference all about, is

this what 'access for all' is about? When we cant save the leaders

of the movement can we save 5.1 million.

I wish our respect to the departed leader should be in the form of

a wake up call to all of us working with HIV/AIDS in the country.

VJ RAJ

E-mail: <vjscuk@...>

5) Sharing your grief:

Dear All,

" AIDS is now became a chronic manageable disease " this is the last

words we have heard from him at the Film produce by SASO for the

June Campaign. And this will be echoed to us all until a solution

comes in for AIDS. We at SASO share the pain and feel the vacuum and

share the grief of the bereaved family.

Thanks & Regards,

L.Birendrajit Singh(Wawa)

SASO

Lamabam Birendrajit <lbirendrajit@...>

6) Banta in North East will be remembered for his contribution in

mobilizing people living with HIV

Dear Friends,

We have lost a very dear friend this morning- Lila Banta Singh.

Banta in North East will be remembered for his contribution in

mobilizing people living with HIV in North-east India and

bringing issues of injecting drug users living with HIV/AIDS to

the forefront. His vision , commitment & dedication will be

remembered & he will be missed by AIDS Activists in the North East

& the country .We offer our condolences to his family members.

Dr.S.I.Ahmed

APS, Guwahati,Assam

SYED IFTIKAR AHMED " <siahmed60@...>

7) Deepest condolences to the family and all the many lives touched

by Banta Singh

Dear Friends,

My deepest condolences to the family and all the many lives touched

by Banta Singh. He was indeed a unique human being and will always

remain an icon for those fighting the stigma, discrimination and

concerns of IDU and PLWA. The Northeast, and indeed the country has

lost a torch bearer.

May he rest in peace.

In solidarity

Dr. Manjul Khanna,

Coordinator Northeast,

United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime South Asia.

E-mail: manjul.khanna@...

8) Please share more about Lila Banta Singh,

Would it be possible for others to share more about Lila Banta

Singh. From what I have read about him since he died I am

very moved and very interested in whatever it was that he had to say

about injecting drug use because it will help others here -- IDU has

been growing here in Taiwan and nobody seems to know much about it.

What are some of the things Banta said we should keep in mind in

order to understand better why this is happening and what can be

done about it. We need his help and I am sure he would like it to

come to us through you. Would you please share more with us.

There is so much we can learn from the struggle of others trying to

fight this disease. Just hearing about his spirit raises mine!

Thank You,

Ellen Kerrigan

Ellen <kerriganme@...>

9) Disheartening to lose one more activist and advocate for the

rights of People Living with HIV and drug users

Dear Abraham and friends,

Its really disheartening to lose one more activist and advocate for

the rights of People Living with HIV and drug users. His

commitments for the cause and contributions will always be an

inspiration for all of us. He was for the cause till his last

moment.

Indeed He has left a legacy behind in the form of a movement We

will miss him terribly as a colleague, an adviser, a board member of

NEIHRN and so on..

In deep sorrow

Raju

General Secretary

NEIHRN (North East India Harm Reduction Network)

10) Banta Singh was a great friend and partner of Sahara

Dear Friends,

Banta Singh was a great friend and partner of Sahara. over the years

we have admired his work and perseverance. We are very sad to hear

of his passing away at such an early age. For him and others like

him the fight must go on. Our deepest condolences to his family and

friends.

Sahara

E-mail: saharahouse@...

11) saddened by the news of the untimely death of Lila Banta

We are saddened by the news of the untimely death of Lila Banta, a

comrade, ally and close friend of the Lawyers Collective HIV/AIDS

Unit.

In our close association with MNP+ and Banta over the years, we

fondly remember moments when he would gently yet passionately speak

out against inequities and discrimination experienced by people

living with HIV/AIDS. Recently, some of us at the Unit had the

opportunity of watching a video shot by MNP+ and SASO, where Banta

brilliantly conveys his strengths and fears of living with and dying

of HIV/AIDS, leaving an enduring image behind. His death is an

irreparable loss for all of us in the struggle for securing access,

justice and rights for people living with HIV/AIDS.

We offer heart felt condolences to Banta's family and our friends at

MNP+, particularly Deepak and Bobby and other colleagues at INP+.

Lawyers Collective HIV/AIDS Unit

E-mail: aidslaw1@...

12) CONDOLENCE to Lilabanta

Dear Friends,

On behalf of all the members, staffs and volunteers of CARE

Foundation, I would like to express and share our profound grief and

sorrow over the untimely demise of Leimapokpam Lilabanta, President,

MNP+, Board Member INP+ & GNP+ and also the Treasurer of Northeast

India Harm Reduction Network.

Lilabanta was one of the true pioneers in giving a humane face to

the HIV/AIDS epidemic. He was also a dedicated AIDS advocate who

would always stand tall and firm in ensuring rights of the People

Living with HIV/AIDS.

It is indeed an immense and irreplaceable loss for all of us.

May God guide his soul in finding the eternal bliss and the " TRUE

HOME " .

In deep sorrow

Ronny Waikhom

General Secretary

CARE Foundation

Ronny Waikhom " <ronny_waik@...>

13) Condolence from a Classmate

Dear Forum,

it is with great sadness that i write this, after reading the news

of Lila Banta's death. He was my classmate in sainik school

Imphal from 1976-1983. We grew up together, and met last February

in Guwahati with Dr Joyce from Nagaland - after a gap of 20 years!.

And now I am reading that he died yesterday. What a loss to the

society!

He may be gone but his memory will remain afresh in my mind in the

days to come.

My condolence to his family.May his soul rest in peace.

Dr. Mhabemo Ovung

Dimapur. Nagaland

E-mail: <mhabemoo@...>

14) Our deepest condolences and pray for Mr.Banta soul rest in peace.

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15) Lila Banta Singh: A great loss !

Dear Friends,

New Light feels great sorry to hear the death of Lila Banta Singh

who was really energetic advocate of PLWHAs.

May God bless his soul.

Regards,

Nazir Masih

Pakisthan

Nazir masih <newlightaids@...>