Over the past four years, we have been involved in the cultivation of a unique red rose, named ‘Flame of Bhopal’, and are now pleased to announce its launch. Our rose commemorates the thousands harmed by the 1984 gas disaster, while its name evokes the resilient spirit of the survivors whose struggle for justice features many prominent and powerful women. The Flame of Bhopal will be available to all our friends and supporters and is ready now, for an Autumn planting.
The Chingari Trust is an all women’s trust and their rallying cry, which inspired the name of the trust and, now, the name of our rose, crystallises their determination and courage;
“Hum Bhopal ke nari hain,
Hum phool nahin, chingari hain.’
(We are the women of Bhopal.
We are flames, not flowers.)
We hope the Flame of Bhopal rose bush will provide a lasting tribute to the people of Bhopal. To order your rose please contact Bill LeGrice Roses: telephone 01603 784466 or email: CLICK Each plant is priced at £10.95 plus packing and delivery. We receive a donation for every plant sold.
Flame of Bhopal (Horyours) The rose has long symbolised a representation of love. Of all the medicines we use to treat the sick, the most powerful is love. We commemorate all who died or suffered following the toxic gas leak in Bhopal on December 2nd/3rd 1984. We continue to remember those whose lives remain affected by chronic illness and the children born with physical and mental disabilities The Bhopal Medical Appeal strives for Health, Justice and a life of Dignity for gas-affected families in Bhopal.
