He is a journalist and human rights activist from Kizhathadiyoor village, Palai, Kottayam District in Kerala, India. His wife Sindhu is an employee at the LSG department and father of four children – Liya Maria, Diya Ann, Evana Elza and Joseph Kurian. Eby J Jose is the son of Pala Moolayilthottathil Baby Joseph and Ammini.
The journeys of Eby J. Jose are always through the paths less traversed by politician and social workers. Invoking public conscience against social issues ignored by rulers and officials has been his passion for the last 21 years.
"None of us are bothered about our responsibilities to the Indian Constitution though we are fond of making incessant lectures on the merits and demerits of the Constitution,’’ says Eby.
He has every right to say that, attests several legal battles initiated by Eby to protect the basic principles ofIndian Constitution. Eby uses all available sources including media to create awareness among people on the responsibilities of a citizen to our Constitution. He organized many such movements, both successful and unsuccessful.
He has every right to say that, attests several legal battles initiated by Eby to protect the basic principles ofIndian Constitution. Eby uses all available sources including media to create awareness among people on the responsibilities of a citizen to our Constitution. He organized many such movements, both successful and unsuccessful.
A student politician-turned-journalist and social worker, Eby has to his credit the titles of several magazines likePala Times, Kera Sabdam, Information Today, India Monitor and Dil Se. At present, he is editing the monthly Gulf Life. To strengthen his fights, Eby had joined some organizations and organized some movements. National Unity Front, Rajiv Gandhi Peace Foundation, Catholic Youth Council of India, Cheriyan J Kappan Foundation, Anti Narcotic Movement of India and Small Scale Farmers’ Federation served as suitable platforms for Eby to raise various demands. When the film stars in Kerala formed an organization called `AMMA’, Eby retaliated with an organization of viewers called `AMMAYI’. He is now serving as the chairman of Mahatma Gandhi National Foundation.
He has every right to say that, attests several legal battles initiated by Eby to protect the basic principles ofIndian Constitution. Eby uses all available sources including media to create awareness among people on the responsibilities of a citizen to our Constitution. He organized many such movements, both successful and unsuccessful.
A student politician-turned-journalist and social worker, Eby has to his credit the titles of several magazines likePala Times, Kera Sabdam, Information Today, India Monitor and Dil Se. At present, he is editing the monthly Gulf Life. To strengthen his fights, Eby had joined some organizations and organized some movements. National Unity Front, Rajiv Gandhi Peace Foundation, Catholic Youth Council of India, Cheriyan J Kappan Foundation, Anti Narcotic Movement of India and Small Scale Farmers’ Federation served as suitable platforms for Eby to raise various demands. When the film stars in Kerala formed an organization called `AMMA’, Eby retaliated with an organization of viewers called `AMMAYI’. He is now serving as the chairman of Mahatma Gandhi National Foundation.
The campaign initiated by Eby against awarding Padma honours to film stars and sports stars had invited the attention of national media. "Padma awards have been instituted to honour the great sons of India who give rich contribution to the development of the country. We can’t include film and cinema stars in these category. They do their work by accepting handsome remuneration. Many of them do not even pay tax and don’t even know the value of a Padma award,’’ says Eby. He had already written to the President of India and Prime Minister requesting not to give Padma award to film and sports personalities in future.
Eby’s protest against a recent liquor advertisement by Padmasree award winner and actor Mohanlal was hot news for national and international media. ``Prohibition is part of the decisive principles listed in Indian Constitution. But, this Padma awardee had acted in a liquor commercial by accepting remuneration worth Crores. We have requested him to refrain from the ad for the sake of morality but of no avail,’’ explains Eby. According to the sections ofProhibition Act – 1950, promoting liquor is a crime. My argument was based on that but he didn’t pay heed to it. Even the reports in international media likeBBC and CNN could not prevent him from doing that ad, says Eby. Eby wrote to Mohanlal’s parents and wife requesting them to correct their beloved. ``The government has removed the ads from KSRTC buses and directed to remove the hoardings on road. Now the company displays the same ad for a chips brand. Can you buy the chips manufactured by that company from anywhere in the world?’’ asks Eby, who vows that he will continue campaigning against the Superstar’s anti social policies. He says even Mohanlal’s new movie Hello promotes the habit of drinking.
Eby is also leading a battle against Union Ministers including the Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh. According to him, these ministers reached the cabinet through the back door, that is through Rajya Sabha, without facing the public directly. He sees this as a bid on the life of democracy. "When a candidate who lost the polls becomes the Minister, the one who had defeated him waits in the queue to meet him. This is irony,’’ explains Eby.
Eby J. Jose have undertaken this nationally important campaign named Mission Flag
The National Flag (flag) is a symbol of the Nation's respect and pride. There is a liberal use of the flag on Independence Day and Republic day. The duty of every individual to maintain proper respect of the National Flag. From this point of view the following dos & donts will prove useful.
Do's and Don'ts
Hoist the Flag at a height in a suitable manner. Do not let small children use the National Flag as a toy. Do not use or buy plastic Flags. Do not use paper Flags to pin up on shirt pockets, etc. Take care to see that the Flag does not get crumpled. Do not use the Flag as a banner or for decoration. Take care to see that the National Flag is not trampled upon or torn. Do not let the Flag fall on the ground. Do not join cloth pieces to resemble the National Flag.
Eby J. Jose has written a biography of the late president under the title K.R.Narayanan Bharathathinte Suryathejassu. It is written in Malayalam, in the mother tongue of Dr.K.R. Narayanan. This book traces the not-so-rosy paths through which this great man had to travel.
K R Narayanan Foundation (KRNF) is producing a documentary film (both in Malayalam and English)on the life of K R Narayanan,title THE FOOTPRINTS OF SURVIVAL, aimed at propagating the ideals and perpetuating the memory of K. R. Narayanan. This documentary film will be directed by Mr.Sunny Joseph, a senior journalist. The script would be based on a biography of the late President written by Eby J. Jose, who is also General Secretary of the K R Narayanan Foundation.The Foundation has planned to distribute the DVD copies of the creative work to all schools, colleges and public libraries.
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