India hits the streets in support of Jamia, Citizenship Amendment Act
5 years ago

India hits the streets in support of Jamia, Citizenship Amendment Act

India Today  

The acrimonious relations between West Bengal Governor Jadgdeep Dhankar and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee touched a new low on Monday when both firing strongly worded letters at each other. It began early on Monday with Governor Dhankar calling the CM’s call for a protest rally to oppose the Citizenship Amendment Act as unconstitutional’. MUMBAI TISS SLAMS POLICE By Mustafa Shaikh in Mumbai Students at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences in Mumbai on Monday said that the police action cannot silence those protesting against the amended Citizenship Act. LUCKNOW’S NADWA COLLEGE By Kumar Abhishek in Lucknow Lucknow's Nadwa College witnessed an intense face-off between students and police as it became the latest educational institute to be rocked by protests against the newly amended Citizenship Act. DHARNAS IN HYDERABAD By Ashish Pandey in Hyderabad Hundreds of students of the Maulana Azad National Urdu University of Hyderabad held to protest against Citizen Amendment Act and against the alleged police atrocities at Aligarh Muslim University and Jamia Millia Islamia.

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Jamia students celebrate 5 years of anti-CAA protests, raise Islamic slogans 'Tera Mera Rishta Kya, La Ilaha Illallah' demanding 'Azadi'
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Jamia students celebrate 5 years of anti-CAA protests, raise Islamic slogans 'Tera Mera Rishta Kya, La Ilaha Illallah' demanding 'Azadi'

Op India  

On Sunday, December 15, the All India Students Association, a left-leaning student association, and the National Student Union of India, organized an event marking five years of the anti-CAA protests at the Jamila Milia Islamia, a minority institution in Delhi. The students participating in the event raised Islamic slogans like, “Tera Mera Rishta Kya, La Ilaha Illallah” and “Hum Kya …

No protests, dharna against any constitutional dignitaries: Jamia Millia Islamia
1 month, 1 week ago

No protests, dharna against any constitutional dignitaries: Jamia Millia Islamia

Op India  

Jamia Millia Islamia has warned students against raising slogans or organizing protests without prior permission from university authorities, saying “disciplinary” action would be taken against “erring” students. In an office memorandum dated November 29, the university reminded students that protests, especially those targeting constitutional dignitaries or law enforcement agencies, are not permitted without formal consent. “It is once again reiterated …

Student bodies hold protests on campuses in Delhi University and Jamia
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Student bodies hold protests on campuses in Delhi University and Jamia

Hindustan Times  

Student organisations from at least two universities in Delhi conducted protests against the Citizenship Act, 2019 on Tuesday, a day after the Centre implemented the contentious law that paves the way for citizenship to undocumented non-Muslim migrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan. Students from Jawaharlal Nehru University had also scheduled a protest against the law on Tuesday, but were unable …

Anti-CAA Protest Breaks Out in Jamia; Acting VC Says Not Allowed Near Campus
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Anti-CAA Protest Breaks Out in Jamia; Acting VC Says Not Allowed Near Campus

ABP News  

New Delhi: Protests broke out at the Jamia Millia Islamia campus on Monday, following the Centre's notification of the rules of the Citizenship Act. Jamia Acting Vice-Chancellor Eqbal Hussain said, "We have tightened security arrangements to avoid any kind of agitation on the campus. A video has emerged showing a group of students on the Jamia campus holding posters and …

JNU issues advisory, appeals students to maintain peace - The Hindu
9 months, 4 weeks ago

JNU issues advisory, appeals students to maintain peace - The Hindu

The Hindu  

Jawaharlal Nehru University has issued an advisory for its students, asking them to remain vigilant and maintain peace and harmony on the campus in view of the ongoing students' election process. Protests erupted in the national capital's university campuses, including Jamia Millia Islamia, which had become the epicentre of the protests and saw police action against the agitating students. The …

‘Dark day’: India on edge over religion-based citizenship law before polls
9 months, 4 weeks ago

‘Dark day’: India on edge over religion-based citizenship law before polls

Al Jazeera  

Protests break out in parts of the country. New Delhi, India — Protests have erupted in parts of India over the Narendra Modi government’s implementation of a controversial citizenship law ahead of national elections, as security forces rushed to areas of the national capital that had previously been epicentres of large demonstrations against the legislation. “The CAA has always been …

CAA rules notified: Protest erupts in Jamia, acting vice-chancellor says won't allow agitation
9 months, 4 weeks ago

CAA rules notified: Protest erupts in Jamia, acting vice-chancellor says won't allow agitation

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Hours after the Centre government notified the Citizenship Act rules, a protest erupted on the campus of Delhi's Jamia Millia Islamia campus. Jamia's acting vice-chancellor Eqbal Hussain said the administration has tightened security arrangements on the campus to avoid agitation. A group of students holding posters gathered on the Jamia campus hours after the Centre notified the rules. …

CAA Highlights: Protests erupt in Jamia Millia Islamia, security tightened
9 months, 4 weeks ago

CAA Highlights: Protests erupt in Jamia Millia Islamia, security tightened

Hindustan Times  

They protestors demanded withdrawal of CAA saying that it is against one religious group. PM Modi's address to the nation is set to come after the MHA notified the rules of CAA, sparking sharp reactions from the Opposition. Ahead of his address to the nation, PM Modi lauded DRDO for Mission Divyastra, the first flight test of indigenously developed Agni-5 …

Pinarayi Vijayan leads stir in Delhi against ‘attack on federalism’ by the Centre
11 months ago

Pinarayi Vijayan leads stir in Delhi against ‘attack on federalism’ by the Centre

The Hindu  

Hoping to strengthen the unity of the Opposition parties ahead of the coming general elections, leaders of various political outfits joined the protest organised by the Kerala government at Jantar Mantar here on Thursday against the alleged attacks on federalism by the Centre, especially the anomalies in devolution of resources. Besides Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who inaugurated the protest, …

Jamia Millia Islamia students raise ‘Strike for Babri’ slogans on campus
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Jamia Millia Islamia students raise ‘Strike for Babri’ slogans on campus

Live Mint  

On the evening of January 22, a group of people attempted to stage a protest on the campus of Delhi's Jamia Millia Islamia. Earlier on Monday, police personnel were stationed outside Jamia Millia Islamia campus following the circulation of an online video depicting two to three students raising slogans like “Strike for Babri,” PTI reported. Meanwhile, as reported by ANI, …

Jamia Nagar violence: HC seeks stand of Sharjeel Imam, others on police challenge to discharge
1 year, 10 months ago

Jamia Nagar violence: HC seeks stand of Sharjeel Imam, others on police challenge to discharge

India Today  

The Delhi High Court on Monday sought the stand of student activists Sharjeel Imam, Asif Iqbal Tanha and others on the city police's challenge to a trial court order discharging them in a 2019 Jamia Nagar violence case. The trial court had in its February 4 order discharged 11 people, including Imam and Tanha, while holding that they were made …

Protests in several parts of country after Friday prayers over Prophet remarks
2 years, 7 months ago

Protests in several parts of country after Friday prayers over Prophet remarks

Hindustan Times  

Protests and sloganeering were held after Friday congregational prayers in several parts of the country, including Delhi, parts of Uttar Pradesh, Bengal, Rajasthan and Maharashtra, Jharkhand capital Ranchi and elsewhere over inflammatory speeches made by now-removed BJP functionaries against Prophet Mohammad. In Delhi, a massive peaceful protest and sloganeering was held at the Jama Masjid demanding arrest of suspended BJP …

"Though Breaking Open University Gate Questionable, But Act Connected To Official Duties": Delhi Court Dismisses Plea By Jamia Millia Islamia Seeking FIR Against Police
3 years, 11 months ago

"Though Breaking Open University Gate Questionable, But Act Connected To Official Duties": Delhi Court Dismisses Plea By Jamia Millia Islamia Seeking FIR Against Police

Live Law  

The Saket Courts has dismissed an application filed by Jamia Millia Islamia under Section 156 CrPC seeking registration of FIR against Delhi Police Officials for allegedly committing various atrocities in December 2019 within the University Campus following anti-CAA protests. Regarding Section 197 of CrPC, the Court said, "In order to bring a case under the provisions of section 197 Cr.P.C., …

Jamia violence was well-planned conspiracy, govt tells Delhi HC
4 years, 4 months ago

Jamia violence was well-planned conspiracy, govt tells Delhi HC

Op India  

The Delhi High Court heard petitions on the Jamia violence that took place in the University campus on 15th December last year. During the hearing conducted through video conferencing, senior advocate Aman Lekhi strongly defended the action of Delhi police, saying that the action taken by police was necessary and proportionate to the violence unleashed the mob during the anti-CAA …

Delhi riots accused Jamia 'student' Asif Iqbal wanted to turn India 'Islamic'
4 years, 4 months ago

Delhi riots accused Jamia 'student' Asif Iqbal wanted to turn India 'Islamic'

Op India  

In a statement made to the Special Cell of the Delhi Police, Delhi riots accused Asif Iqbal Tanha has revealed that he wanted to turn India into an Islamic republic, reported Zee News. He also confessed to setting buses on fire under the garb of ‘peaceful protests.’ The Conspirator behind Jamia riots As per the report, Asif Iqbal admitted to …

Jamia violence: SC orders petitioners to remove objectionable content against Home Ministry
4 years, 6 months ago

Jamia violence: SC orders petitioners to remove objectionable content against Home Ministry

Op India  

On Monday, 6th July, a Division Bench comprising Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice Prateek Jalan of Supreme Court heard multiple petitions against violence that took place in and around Jamia Millia Islamia University during anti-CAA protests on the evening of 15th December 2019. Delhi High Court hears Petitions concerning violence that broke out at Jamia University last year following …

NHRC says Jamia protests were not peaceful as claimed by students
4 years, 6 months ago

NHRC says Jamia protests were not peaceful as claimed by students

Op India  

The National Human Rights Commission in its report on the Police crackdown at the Jamia Milia Islamia University in December 2019 has concluded that the Police had legitimate grounds for its actions and said that the protests by Jamia students were not entirely peaceful. Most significantly, the NHRC concluded, “The protest dated 15.12.2019 of students was not peaceful as they …

HC seeks Centre’s reply on early hearing plea in violence at Jamia over CAA
4 years, 7 months ago

HC seeks Centre’s reply on early hearing plea in violence at Jamia over CAA

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court on Friday sought response of the Centre on a plea for early hearing on a petition seeking setting up of a judicial commission to look into the violence of Jamia Millia Islamia University protests against the Citizenship Act last December. The application was filed in a pending petition by advocate and petitioner Nabila Hasan in which …

Jamia students arrested without rhyme or reason in Delhi violence case, says varsity's student, alumni body JCC
4 years, 8 months ago

Jamia students arrested without rhyme or reason in Delhi violence case, says varsity's student, alumni body JCC

Firstpost  

The JCC is a group comprising students and alumni of the Jamia Millia Islamia, and it was formed in protest against the Citizenship Act New Delhi: The Jamia Coordination Committee on Friday said the arrest of two of its members in connection with the February northeast Delhi violence was made “without rhyme or reason”. The Delhi Police has booked Jamia …

Jamia Coordination Committee member arrested in connection with anti-CAA protests in Delhi’s Jaffrabad
4 years, 8 months ago

Jamia Coordination Committee member arrested in connection with anti-CAA protests in Delhi’s Jaffrabad

Firstpost  

Police have arrested the media coordinator of Jamia Coordination Committee, who is accused of organising anti-Citizenship Amendment Act protest in Delhi’s north-east distric New Delhi: Police have arrested the media coordinator of Jamia Coordination Committee, who is accused of organising anti-Citizenship Amendment Act protest in Delhi’s north-east district. According to Alok Kumar, Joint Commissioner of Police, the arrested person, Safoora …

Anti-CAA riot mongers gather in Patna to join Kanhaiya Kumar's rally
4 years, 10 months ago

Anti-CAA riot mongers gather in Patna to join Kanhaiya Kumar's rally

Op India  

While Delhi continues to burn with Islamists wreaking havoc, targetting the Hindus in the national capital, the left brigade had joined hands at the ‘Samvidhan Bachao, Nagrikta Bachao’ Maha Rally at Patna’s Gandhi Maidan on Thursday. It was joined by the usual coterie of self-proclaimed ‘liberals’, namely JNU Students’ Union president Aishe Ghosh, Rohit Vemula’s mother Radhika Vemula, actress and …

Alumni of Jamia Millia Islamia protest outside CM Arvind Kejriwal's residence against Delhi violence
4 years, 10 months ago

Alumni of Jamia Millia Islamia protest outside CM Arvind Kejriwal's residence against Delhi violence

India TV News  

Alumni Association of Jamia Millia Islamia and Jamia Coordination Committee on Wednesday organised a joint demonstration and protest outside Delhi Chief Minister Arvine Kejriwal's residence seeking immediate action against those responsible for violence in the national capital and restoring peace in the city. Slogans were raised late Tuesday night outside Kejriwal's residence calling him out to take action against those …

Jamia violence: Sharjeel Imam sent to 14-day judicial custody
4 years, 10 months ago

Jamia violence: Sharjeel Imam sent to 14-day judicial custody

India TV News  

Jawaharlal Nehru University student Sharjeel Imam was on Tuesday sent to 14-day judicial custody in connection with violence which erupted in Jamia on December 15, last year. Protests against the newly-enacted Citizenship Amendment Act had turned violent on December 15 near Delhi's Jamia Nagar. He was also slapped with a sedition case last month for allegedly making inflammatory speeches against …

Anti-BJP ecosystem including journalists spread edited CCTV footage to claim police attacked students in Jamia library
4 years, 10 months ago

Anti-BJP ecosystem including journalists spread edited CCTV footage to claim police attacked students in Jamia library

Op India  

On Sunday, the Jamia Coordination Committee, which includes students and alumni of the Jamia Millia Islamia, released a purported CCTV footage in which some people with police uniforms were seen caning students allegedly in the library on December 15 during the anti-CAA riots that took place inside the university campus. CCTV Footage of Delhi Police officers attacking and brutalizing students …

Delhi HC Seeks Centre's Stand On Plea By Injured Student Seeking SIT Probe In Jamia Violence
4 years, 10 months ago

Delhi HC Seeks Centre's Stand On Plea By Injured Student Seeking SIT Probe In Jamia Violence

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday sought the Centre's response on a plea seeking a court-monitored probe by a committee or an SIT into the police crackdown at Jamia Millia Islamia University on December 15 last year.A bench of Chief Justice D N Patel and Justice C Hari Shankar issued notice to the Centre, Delhi government and police seeking their …

Anti-CAA Protest: Despite police warning, Jamia protesters continue march
4 years, 11 months ago

Anti-CAA Protest: Despite police warning, Jamia protesters continue march

India TV News  

With women leading the protests, the anti-CAA march from Jamia Millia Islamia to Parliament began in New Delhi on Monday. "Your permission to march has been denied, I request you to protest around this area only and not march ahead," said Upendra Singh, SHO of Jamia Nagar police station. The protesters though said, "It is our right to march to …

Jamia students, Delhi Police face off over anti-CAA march to Parliament
4 years, 11 months ago

Jamia students, Delhi Police face off over anti-CAA march to Parliament

India Today  

Students from Jamia Milia Islamia clashed with Delhi Police after being stopped from carrying an anti-CAA march towards Parliament on Monday. Delhi: Jamia Coordination Committee's protest march against CAA, NRC, & NPR, from Jamia to Parliament, stopped by security forces near Holy Family Hospital in Okhla. The protesters led by Jamia Coordination Committee, a group comprising JMI students and alumni, …

‘Who are you showing your strength?’: Raj Thackeray asks anti-CAA protestors
4 years, 11 months ago

‘Who are you showing your strength?’: Raj Thackeray asks anti-CAA protestors

Hindustan Times  

Raj Thackeray has lent support to the Citizenship Amendment Act in his public rally in Mumbai on Sunday and questioned those opposing the legislation that aims to expedite Indian citizenship to the minorities from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh. MNS chief Raj Thackeray during MNS rally at Azad Maidan in Mumbai, India, on Sunday, February 9, 2020. WATCH | Mumbai: Amid …

62 police personnel, 127 others injured during Jamia Millia anti-CAA riots: MoS Home G Kishan Reddy in Lok Sabha
4 years, 11 months ago

62 police personnel, 127 others injured during Jamia Millia anti-CAA riots: MoS Home G Kishan Reddy in Lok Sabha

Op India  

The attack unleashed by the Muslim mobs inside the Jamia Millia Islamia university during the anti-CAA protests has caused injuries to as many as 62 police personnel and 127 other citizens, said MoS Home G Kishan Reddy in Lok Sabha on Tuesday. Read: Delhi Police Crime Branch arrest one Mohammad Illiyas in Jamia riots case during anti-CAA protests The controversial …

‘Desh ke gaddaron ko, Goli maaro saalon ko’: Pro-CAA protests carried out in Jamia, 40 detained
4 years, 11 months ago

‘Desh ke gaddaron ko, Goli maaro saalon ko’: Pro-CAA protests carried out in Jamia, 40 detained

Op India  

People in Delhi appear to have had enough of the protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act in the national capital. #CAA pic.twitter.com/Kam01ITxjy — ANI February 4, 2020 Slogans of “Desh Ke Gaddaron Ko, Goli Maaron Saalon ko” were raised at these demonstrations. “Desh Ke Gaddaron Ko, Goli Maaron Salon ko” procession taken out in #Jamia today by these men carrying …

President hails citizenship law, warns against violent protests
4 years, 11 months ago

President hails citizenship law, warns against violent protests

Live Mint  

President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday appealed to the people to debate and discuss issues to strengthen Indian democracy, but cautioned that acts of violence in the name of protests would only weaken the country and society. Addressing the joint sitting of Parliament on the first day of the budget session, Kovind said the Union government was honestly working on …

Jamia Millia Islamia firing: Agitating students detained, removed from outside Delhi Police headquarters
4 years, 11 months ago

Jamia Millia Islamia firing: Agitating students detained, removed from outside Delhi Police headquarters

Firstpost  

Students who were agitating outside the Delhi Police Headquarters at ITO after a man fired at anti-Citizenship Amendments Act protestors near the Jamia Millia Islamia were detained. New Delhi: Students who were agitating outside the Delhi Police Headquarters at ITO after a man fired at anti-Citizenship Amendments Act protestors near the Jamia Millia Islamia were detained and removed from the …

Jamia Shooting Updates: Attempt to murder charge registered against shooter, says Delhi Police; student protest march to Rajghat halted
4 years, 11 months ago

Jamia Shooting Updates: Attempt to murder charge registered against shooter, says Delhi Police; student protest march to Rajghat halted

Firstpost  

4:52 PM Whatsapp Facebook Twitter Outrage erupts over social media after Jamia shooting Soon after a 19-year-old fired shots at students of Jamia Millia Islamia university on Thursday, social media erupted and slammed Delhi police and the Centre. While AAP and Congress called for Home Minister Amit Shah’s resignation, saying that the Delhi Police is under his jurisdiction, the hashtag …

Anti-CAA riots: Police arrests one Furkan for violence in Jamia Millia, AAP’s Amanatullah Khan creates ruckus demanding release
4 years, 11 months ago

Anti-CAA riots: Police arrests one Furkan for violence in Jamia Millia, AAP’s Amanatullah Khan creates ruckus demanding release

Op India  

The Delhi Police has nabbed a 22-year-old man for his involvement in the violent anti-CAA riots near Jamia Millia Islamia in Delhi. Shockingly, AAP leader Amanatullah Khan who had allegedly instigated riots near Jamia Millia university created ruckus demanding his release. Read: AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan spotted leading the protests which turned violent in Delhi: Reports The Delhi police said …

'Will continue protest against CAA till repealed': Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad visits Jama Masjid after getting bail
4 years, 11 months ago

'Will continue protest against CAA till repealed': Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad visits Jama Masjid after getting bail

Firstpost  

Granting bail to Azad, the court also restrained him from visiting Delhi for four weeks and directed him not to hold any dharna till the elections in the National Capital. Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad said demonstration through constitutional means will continue until the Citizenship Amendment Act is repealed. Azad visits Jama Masjid, terms CAA ‘black act’ On Friday, Azad …

'Chalo Jamia' calls on social media to 'protest' against police action
4 years, 11 months ago

'Chalo Jamia' calls on social media to 'protest' against police action

Op India  

The protest season in Delhi saw another group joining in when a group named ‘Jamia Coordination Committee’ called for a protest against the CAA, NRC and NPR, as a remembrance to the so-called ‘police atrocities’ last month. On December 15, the Delhi Police had entered Jamia Millia Islamia University to flush out anti-CAA rioters who had been carrying out stone-pelting, …

Citizenship Act Protests LIVE: On Belur Math Pilgrimage to Mark Vivekananda Jayanti, Modi Says Oppn Misleading Youth on CAA
4 years, 11 months ago

Citizenship Act Protests LIVE: On Belur Math Pilgrimage to Mark Vivekananda Jayanti, Modi Says Oppn Misleading Youth on CAA

News 18  

Citizenship Act Protests LIVE: Speaking on National Youth Day, which is celebrated on Swami Vivekananda’s birth anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accused opposition parties of trying to mislead youth on the amended citizenship law for political gains and reiterated that the Act is not meant to “snatch anyone’s rights". Black flags and angry chants of “Modi, go back" greeted …

Protest held in Mumbai against CAA, violence in JNU
5 years ago

Protest held in Mumbai against CAA, violence in JNU

India TV News  

Hundreds of people, including senior citizens, youths and women, took part in a march in suburban Bandra against the Citizenship Amendment Act and the recent violence at Jawaharlal Nehru University in Delhi. During the march, the protesters also raised slogans against the government over the National Register of Citizens and the National Population Register. People, who gathered under the banner …

Hundreds join candle march, sing National Anthem during protest against JNU violence, CAA, NRC at Delhi’s Jama Masjid
5 years ago

Hundreds join candle march, sing National Anthem during protest against JNU violence, CAA, NRC at Delhi’s Jama Masjid

Firstpost  

Hundreds of people sat in front of the Jama Masjid in Delhi on Wednesday with candles and posters to protest against the amended citizenship law, NRC and the National Population Register New Delhi: Hundreds of people sat in front of the Jama Masjid in Delhi on Wednesday with candles and posters to protest against the amended citizenship law, NRC and …

Jamia students paint road with anti-CAA graffiti, start 'School for Revolution'
5 years ago

Jamia students paint road with anti-CAA graffiti, start 'School for Revolution'

India TV News  

Students of Jamia Millia Islamia on Thursday painted anti-CAA and anti-NRC graffiti on the road outside the varsity as their protest against the amended citizenship law and the National Register of Citizens entered its 21st day. Slogans like 'Jiyo aur jeene do ', '#No CAA, #No NRC', 'Mera desh, mera samvidhan ' were painted on the road outside Jamia along …

‘CAA is a threat to marginalised communities’
5 years ago

‘CAA is a threat to marginalised communities’

The Hindu  

ON December 26, the Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi lent its voice to those against the Citizenship Act. The protest was held in central Mumbai’s Dadar where Prakash Ambedkar and his son Sujat addressed the crowds from a makeshift platform, telling them that the new law would target Muslims as well as marginalised communities such as Adivasis. Prakash Ambedkar said that it …

'Merry Christmas everyone apart from Delhi Police': Jamia students celebrate festival as anti-CAA protests at varsity enter 13th day
5 years ago

'Merry Christmas everyone apart from Delhi Police': Jamia students celebrate festival as anti-CAA protests at varsity enter 13th day

Firstpost  

Jamia Millia Islamia students protesting against the amended Citizenship Act celebrated Christmas even as their agitation entered its 13th day New Delhi: Jamia Millia Islamia students protesting against the amended Citizenship Act celebrated Christmas even as their agitation entered its 13th day on Wednesday. A student dressed up as Santa Claus was carrying a poster which read, ‘Merry Christmas everyone …

Wrong to look at protests against Citizenship Amendment Act merely as 'Muslim outrage', says historian Irfan Habib
5 years ago

Wrong to look at protests against Citizenship Amendment Act merely as 'Muslim outrage', says historian Irfan Habib

Firstpost  

The eminent historian said about the protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act : ’this struggle is about India and about the future of democracy'. Aligarh: Noted historian Irfan Habib on Wednesday said it would be wrong to look upon the recent outburst of public sentiments against the Citizenship Act as merely a “Muslim outrage” as it would ultimately impact all …

Indian-Americans hold rallies in support of CAA, NRC in US
5 years ago

Indian-Americans hold rallies in support of CAA, NRC in US

India TV News  

A large number of Indian-Americans have come out in support of the amended citizenship law and the proposed National Register of Citizens, holding rallies in several US cities to "dispel misinformation and myths" surrounding the contentious law, the organisers of the demonstrations have said. "We held this rally to counter the fear-mongering of Islamic and leftist organisations about the CAA …

Massive protests at Delhi's Mandi House against Citizenship Amendment Act; Sec 144 imposed
5 years ago

Massive protests at Delhi's Mandi House against Citizenship Amendment Act; Sec 144 imposed

India TV News  

Protest against Citizenship Amendment Act once again has taken the centre stage as people gathered at Delhi Mandi House. Protesters displayed their agitation holding banners, posters against the Citizenship Amendment Act and gathered at Mandi House even as Section 144 has been imposed in the area. pic.twitter.com/ZDVZtIxwiJ — ANI December 24, 2019 Former Aam Aadmi Party leader and founder of …

Opposition steps up anti-CAA protests: 'Satyagraha' at Raj Ghat, massive rally in Chennai; demonstrations in Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam
5 years ago

Opposition steps up anti-CAA protests: 'Satyagraha' at Raj Ghat, massive rally in Chennai; demonstrations in Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam

Firstpost  

The Opposition on Monday stepped up protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act with the Congress holding a ‘Satyagraha for unity’ at Mahatma Gandhi’s memorial, Raj Ghat in Delhi, and its ally DMK leading a massive rally in Chennai, while scattered demonstrations were held against the contentious law in several states by students and other citizens. The Opposition on Monday stepped …

Opposition steps up protests against CAA: DMK leads massive rally in Chennai, Congress holds 'satyagraha' at Rajghat; Uttar Pradesh PFI chief arrested
5 years ago

Opposition steps up protests against CAA: DMK leads massive rally in Chennai, Congress holds 'satyagraha' at Rajghat; Uttar Pradesh PFI chief arrested

Firstpost  

The opposition on Monday stepped up protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act 2019 with the Congress holding a ‘Satyagraha for unity’ at Mahatma Gandhi’s memorial Rajghat and its ally DMK leading a massive rally in Chennai, while scattered demonstration were held against the contentious law in several states by students and others New Delhi/Chennai/Guwahati: The opposition on Monday stepped up …

Massive protests against NRC, CAA at Millers Road in Bengaluru
5 years ago

Massive protests against NRC, CAA at Millers Road in Bengaluru

India TV News  

People gathered in huge numbers in Bengaluru on Monday to protest against Citizenship Amendment Act, a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to those against the law that lies were being spread by the opposition about CAA and NRC. While on Sunday, the city wintessed people taking to streets in the support for Citizenship Amendment Act, Monday saw thousands …

Massive protest in Chennai over Citizenship law, Rahul Gandhi to lead protest at Rajghat
5 years ago

Massive protest in Chennai over Citizenship law, Rahul Gandhi to lead protest at Rajghat

India TV News  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday urged students and youths to join him at Rajghat to protest against the "hate and violence unleashed by Modi-Shah" and show that they will not allow India to be "destroyed by hatred". Meanwhile, strong protests were seen in Chennai as P Chidambaram and MDMK's Vaiko led a mega rally against the new Citizenship Act …

An act divided!: Citizenship (Amendment) Act
5 years ago

An act divided!: Citizenship (Amendment) Act

New Indian Express  

“Many are saying minorities from our country will face deportations. CAA is not about Indian citizens, it is about refugees, and those crying social justice should be appreciating the move since a country like India is giving space for the persecuted. In Kalaburagi, almost 25,000 protesters and activists from various organisations took out protests despite prohibitory orders. This is a …

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