Dr. Jay Prakesh Narayan recently said that the change in the mindset of the people is happening at a very great pace. This was stunningly evident to “People For Lok Satta” Houston when interacting with hundreds. The change in the mindset of the people to bring in an ethical revolution in Indian politics to transform Mother India is happening at an unimaginable pace. Houston Chapter People For Lok Satta booth received tremendous response at Diwali Bazaar.

Diwali Bazar is an annual event at the Temple and attracts hundreds of visitors. PFL Volunteers spread awareness about Lok satta and promoted the need for active citizen involvement in Indians politics.

PFL volunteers decorated the booth with Lok Satta banner and display boards explaining Loksatta activities like Surajya Movement, Citizen Help Centers, Anti Corruption Bill, 50 Guarantees.

Loksatta booth had a surprising visit from local mayor Mr. Tom Reid. Volunteers explained Loksatta activities. Mayor emphasized the importance of clean politics and good governance. He also expressed his happiness to see young volunteers and wished them good luck on the road to new generation politics.

Many visitors were surprised to see Loksatta in USA and came to enquire if we are the same Lok Satta from Andhra Pradesh. Visitors were shown videos of Dr JP calling on the NRI’s and young Indians to join politics. There was continuous flow of visitors from 10am to 10pm. By 6 PM people queued up to speak with the volunteers. Elderly visitors from India acknowledged the need for a good governance & clean politics. Young people expressed their commitment to the Loksatta cause and wanted to be involved in future PFL activities. Common to all age groups is the optimism that change will come in Indian politics through Loksatta. Display board with Citizen Help Center (CHC) information was a biggest attraction. People showed interest in knowing about Citizen Help Centers and their Loksatta activities. Surprisingly Lok Satta booth was the only booth open until 10PM as there was a stream of continuous visitors. People across all states from Himachal Pradesh to Kerala visited and showed interest in joining the activities. People from neighboring states like Karnataka, Tamilnadu and Maharashtra were excited to know the party is already established in their states.

By nightfall, more than 200 visitors signed up to become the members of PFL Houston and were willing to refer their friends to PFL wings in 30 other US states.

Volunteers Hyma, Venkat, Praveen, Raghava, Pavani, Anjana, Sanjana, Kavita, Rajesh, Phani, Krishna Prasad, Nag Valluri, SaiTej and well wishers participated.

http://picasaweb.google.com/pflhouston/Loksatta_Houston_Diwali_BoothOcto...

Not just the success of Lok Satta but a “nation’s success with billion citizens” lies in the emergence of Lok Satta party. This event stands as a staunch symbol that people are resonating with ideologies and principles of Lok Satta and it is just a matter of time before they will handle the mantle to Lok Satta to realize the much cherished and awaited dream of building a “Glorious Mother India”. It will be hastened to a great extent by the active involvement of citizens for whom this nation was made free 62 years ago by the sacrifices of great warriors and legends.

Jai Hind