29% October, 2018 Dear Shri Lenin Raghuvanshi ji, . I hope this finds you well, both in health and spirit. 1 write to introduce Samruddha Bharat Foundation, an independent, non-partisan platform established as a follow up to the Dr. B.R. ‘Ambedkar International Conference held in Bengaluru in July 2017. Established with the active support of progressive individuals, Samruddha Bharat strives to propagate liberal, secular and republican values throughout India by forging an alliance of likeminded forces. It also tries to substantively re-think current social, political and economic paradigms, and encourage. a_—transformative spirit, «in In politics. Please see www.samruddhabharat.in for further details. Samruddha Bharat’s work becomes especially pertinent given the systematic attacks on India’s soul. Regressive forces are systematically dismantling each one of the institutions that have led us to commanding heights, by undermining the radical welfare architecture that was laid down over the last 70 years, and by destroying the pluralistic fabric of our nation. This poses a grave threat to India’s inclusive conception of polity and citizenship. In safeguarding and furthering the constitutional idea of India, we will need all the help we can get. We hope to have your blessings and active support in this quest to deepen the promise of India. 1 would be very obliged if you could spare time to discuss the same. Warm regards, Pushparaj Deshpande Gurdeep Sappal Managing Trustee & Director Executive Trustee To: Shri Lenin Raghuvanshi. Founder and CEO, Peoples’ Vigilance Committeé on Human Rights. ‘Samruddha Bharat Foundation: #32, 1st Floor. Sarakki Main Road, Bengaluru-S60078, Karnataka, India contact@samruddnabharatin wwwsamruddhabharat in