Lok Sabha Elections 2019
Pirate Praveen
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I think we should contest in next Lok Sabha elections like we did for last Kerala assembly elections. But I want to see how many people would volunteer to campaign.
vishnup
Fri 22 Feb 2019 7:48AM
definite yes!
Pirate Vik
Fri 22 Feb 2019 9:12AM
I can volunteer remote support manning comms / organisational activities
Akhilesh Jamdar
Fri 22 Feb 2019 12:16PM
However I may not be able to travel cross states due to work constraints
Akshay
Fri 22 Feb 2019 1:46PM
Slightly too busy with other things. Full support on twitter, etc.
Manohar Elavarthi
Sun 24 Feb 2019 2:48AM
as I will be busy campaigning for the candidates of Swaraj India/ ICAN 19 https://ican19.in/
michael john sinclair.
Sat 2 Mar 2019 5:18PM
i can help with social media reach living far away^
joice Fri 22 Feb 2019 10:22AM
May be
Poll Created Wed 6 Mar 2019 3:30PM
Support Prakash Raj from Bangalore Central Closed Wed 13 Mar 2019 3:02PM
With 10 agreements and 1 abstain, we can endorse Prakash Raj
I have listened to his speech at Kerala Literature Fest 2019 and following his statements loosely. I think we should support his candidature and we should campaign for him. See https://prakashraj.com/ for more details.
Results
| Results | Option | % of points | Voters | |
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Agree | 90.9% | 10 |
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| Abstain | 9.1% | 1 |
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| Disagree | 0.0% | 0 | ||
| Block | 0.0% | 0 | ||
| Undecided | 0% | 148 |
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11 of 159 people have participated (6%)
Pirate Praveen
Wed 6 Mar 2019 3:31PM
Yes, we should identity and support candidates like him
Raju Devidas
Wed 6 Mar 2019 4:01PM
We could release a statement on our website supporting his candidature. And then post the statement on Social Media. This would also provide visibility to both his candidacy and to our website.
Snufkin
Fri 8 Mar 2019 3:34AM
At present i will not be able to support him..but would be interested to check out and see what he stands for and how things turn out..
Poll Created Wed 13 Mar 2019 10:36AM
Endorse Praveen's candidature in Kozhikode, Kerala Closed Wed 20 Mar 2019 10:02AM
We are endorsing Praveen from Kozhikode. Update: Praveen is contesting from Kannur instead of Kozhikode as we have better local support and logistics become easier.
I'm a permanent member of Indian Pirates and I'm planning to contest Lok Sabha elections 2019 from Kozhikode. Since we are not a registered party, I will be contesting as an independent candidate. I also contested last Kerala state assembly elections from Thiruvananthapuram. The main goal is getting to talk to people about Indian Pirates and the ideas we stand for. First goal: Elections are a good time to talk to any random person about politics. Last time we had around 5 people to campaign and we could not talk to more than 500 people and we still got 160 votes. The decision to contest elections itself brought in more people to Indian Pirates. Second goal: Talking to people and debating issues can give more confidence to us, so it is helpful as a learning exercise as well. So I'd like to have a bigger team to campaign this time.
Results
| Results | Option | % of points | Voters | |
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Agree | 100.0% | 13 |
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| Abstain | 0.0% | 0 | ||
| Disagree | 0.0% | 0 | ||
| Block | 0.0% | 0 | ||
| Undecided | 0% | 145 |
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13 of 158 people have participated (8%)
Pirate Praveen
Wed 13 Mar 2019 10:37AM
I proposed, so I gotta agree :)
Utkarsh Gupta
Wed 13 Mar 2019 10:39AM
Best of luck, you have our support! :D
Pirate Vik
Wed 13 Mar 2019 11:14AM
Could we run a social media campaign alongside your efforts?
Appoox
Tue 19 Mar 2019 5:50PM
While I endorse your candidacy; sadly, I can't be there for the campaign.
Poll Created Wed 13 Mar 2019 10:39AM
Endorse Akhilesh's candidature from Mumbai Closed Wed 20 Mar 2019 11:02AM
We are endorsing Akhilesh from Mumbai
Akhilesh is a permanent member of Indian Pirates and indicated his willingness to contest from one of the constituencies in Mumbai.
Results
| Results | Option | % of points | Voters | |
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Agree | 100.0% | 10 |
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| Abstain | 0.0% | 0 | ||
| Disagree | 0.0% | 0 | ||
| Block | 0.0% | 0 | ||
| Undecided | 0% | 148 |
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10 of 158 people have participated (6%)
Pirate Praveen
Wed 13 Mar 2019 10:40AM
He is a long time member and it'd be great to have him contest from Mumbai
Pirate Vik
Wed 13 Mar 2019 11:15AM
yes!!
Pirate Praveen Wed 13 Mar 2019 12:17PM
@vik yes, we should do social media campaign in parallel, depends on how many people volunteer to campaign.
michael john sinclair. Wed 13 Mar 2019 12:45PM
Last time we said in elections in India people can only be involved who live in India or have an Passport from India?
I know people who could help with socialmedia but they do not forfill the above conditions?
Pirate Praveen Wed 13 Mar 2019 2:21PM
For election contributions (money) and campaigning only Indian nationals or Non Resident Indian are allowed. Probably for social media as well.
Pirate Praveen Tue 19 Mar 2019 7:52PM
@appoox we can find a good candidate near you and support them.
Poll Created Sun 24 Mar 2019 11:26AM
Support Gomathi (Pembillai Orumai) at Idukki Closed Sun 31 Mar 2019 11:02AM
We are supporting Gomathi from Idukki
Interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5N8hX7EY7SM
Story of their historic strike https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/beyond-trafficking-and-slavery/women-strike-back-protest-of-pembillai-orumai-tea-workers/
Results
| Results | Option | % of points | Voters | |
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Agree | 83.3% | 5 |
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| Abstain | 16.7% | 1 |
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| Disagree | 0.0% | 0 | ||
| Block | 0.0% | 0 | ||
| Undecided | 0% | 152 |
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6 of 158 people have participated (3%)
Pirate Praveen
Sun 24 Mar 2019 11:29AM
This would be significant on multiple levels, being a Dalit Woman
Poll Created Mon 25 Mar 2019 12:52PM
Would you volunteer some hours for building online campaign? Closed Wed 3 Apr 2019 1:01PM
We need to build an online campaign to reach out to people and talk about our ideas. This could involve recording videos, creating posters, notices, banners etc. You can do it from wherever you are. Since we don't have a lot of money to spend on public relations companies, everyone of us need to pitch in. By doing this, it also help us grow as we get clarification ourselves when trying to convey ideas to people. We will have to find answers to what people ask, so that will lead to more research on different topics.
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Yes | 6 |
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No | 1 |
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Undecided | 152 |
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7 of 159 people have participated (4%)
Pirate Praveen
Mon 25 Mar 2019 12:53PM
I can find some time to do this essential task
Smith_ai
Sat 30 Mar 2019 3:58AM
struggling financially, so cannot afford time for participation.
Deleted User
Tue 2 Apr 2019 3:16PM
I would need text for the banners or poster
Murali
Wed 3 Apr 2019 12:27PM
Sorry for the delayed reply...
Pirate Praveen Mon 25 Mar 2019 1:01PM
@bady @shanavasm @muzirian @loomer1 we need to find a place in Kozhikode to base our campaign. Do you know anyone who can help us? Can we discuss this on phone?
Pirate Praveen Wed 27 Mar 2019 5:55PM
Contribute to Lok Sabha 2019 fund raising https://pirates.org.in/elections/loksabha2019 we need support from all of you to share this url and raise the required funds to contest. If we are not able to raise at least 25000 per constituency we cannot contest.
Poll Created Sun 31 Mar 2019 4:00AM
Support Kanhaiya Kumar from Begusarai, Bihar Closed Wed 3 Apr 2019 4:02AM
I think we should support his campaign
Results
| Results | Option | % of points | Voters | |
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Agree | 100.0% | 7 |
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| Abstain | 0.0% | 0 | ||
| Disagree | 0.0% | 0 | ||
| Block | 0.0% | 0 | ||
| Undecided | 0% | 152 |
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7 of 159 people have participated (4%)
Pirate Praveen
Sun 31 Mar 2019 4:01AM
Yes, he is inpiring
Karthikeyan A K
Sun 31 Mar 2019 5:47AM
great idea
Vidyut
Sun 31 Mar 2019 7:48AM
Is any practical actiion intended or is this just about ideological agreement within us?
vishnu m
Tue 2 Apr 2019 3:23AM
Support him,
Pirate Praveen Sun 31 Mar 2019 2:11PM
@vidyut we can help the campaigns online or on the ground. If there is some one we support near to people that would make it possible for them to join a campaign. So if I don't get the money to contest, I'm planning to help other campaigns.
Poll Created Thu 4 Apr 2019 8:23AM
Support Chinju Aswathi from Ernakulam Closed Sun 7 Apr 2019 8:03AM
We are supporting Chinju Aswathi from Ernakulam
Chinju Aswathi is the first intersex Indian to run for national parliamentary elections in India. I have met her at many events including queer pride march at Thrissur. She is an LGBTIQ+ activist and it is important we support their campaign. https://www.gaystarnews.com/article/intersex-activist-makes-history-and-runs-for-election-in-india/#gs.4a2jvy
Results
| Results | Option | % of points | Voters | |
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Agree | 66.7% | 6 |
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| Abstain | 33.3% | 3 |
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| Disagree | 0.0% | 0 | ||
| Block | 0.0% | 0 | ||
| Undecided | 0% | 150 |
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9 of 159 people have participated (5%)
Pirate Praveen
Thu 4 Apr 2019 8:26AM
Yes, they are one of the most vulnerable groups facing human right violations
Akshay
Thu 4 Apr 2019 4:25PM
Do you have more info on her stances on other issues? I could not find much more through a cursory search. I do appreciate her for running though.
Pirate Vik
Fri 5 Apr 2019 8:58AM
Praveen - I'm Looking for information on how the candidate aligns with our constitution. What if they support policies which conflict with ours? Can you point toward their manifesto?
Pirate Praveen Fri 5 Apr 2019 4:00PM
Notice/Pamphlet introducing Indian Pirates in Malayalam to be used for election campaign in Kannur.
Pirate Praveen Sat 6 Apr 2019 4:42AM
@vik https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/a-space-for-every-colour-in-the-rainbow/article26750770.ece In this case, even if they are not in alignment with our ideas, we should support them to have their voices heard in the mainstream. Representation for historically oppressed groups is also essential for democracy.
Pirate Praveen Sat 6 Apr 2019 5:35AM
A4 formatted notice about Indian Pirates in Malayalam and notice about Praveen as candidate for Kannur.
Pirate Praveen Sat 6 Apr 2019 11:53AM
@raghukamath you can use these photos for the poster.
Pirate Bady Mon 8 Apr 2019 7:04PM
i was following the discussions here but wasn't able to take part in them due to busy schedule. i'd like to express my support for the candidates mentioned in this thread.
Representation for historically oppressed groups is also essential for democracy.
i agree, like Kanhaiya Kumar says we've to support alternative politics that stands up and fights against hate and oppression.
vishnup · Fri 22 Feb 2019 7:46AM
yes ! happy to volunteer!...