Yesterday, December 19, saw a massive turnout of people all over India protesting against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, the National Register of Citizens and also the police brutality against students of Jamia Milia Islamia and Aligarh Muslim University. People of all genders, caste, age, socio-economic groups, and religions turned up and showed that it is their Indian identity that unites them and their diversity only makes them stronger.
Many celebrities also took to the streets across the country to join hands with their fellow citizens. There was also overwhelming instances of humanity that we saw at the protests, and many of these incidents went viral. Hindus and Sikhs created a human chain for Muslims doing namaaz on the streets and it was heartwarming. This religious unity and harmony is what makes our country great. Amid the protests, we saw some powerful photographs showcasing unity all across the country.
Here All The Pictures From Yesterday’s Protests
From quirky posters to witter messages, people’s resolve to be the change they wish to see in the world was praise-worthy.
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”
Historian Ramchandra Guha was protesting in Chennai, he was detained by the cops
Thousands of protestors gathered at August Kranti Marg to make their voice heard
Non-violent protests are the pillars democracy rests on
Of the People, By the People, For the People
Mazhab nahi sikhata aapas mein bair rakhna, Hindi hai hum
Ganja instead of violence
Jab Hindu-Muslim raazi, toh kya karega Nazi?
Something needs to be done
Speak up!
A Mean Girls reference is always welcome
Ola, Uber, Kali Peeli only
Protest with posters
Expelliarmus
“Halla Bol”
“Hum ek hai!”
Whichever side of the NRC and CAA debate you’re on, police brutality on campuses needs to be condemned. It was heartwarming to see that in most places the protests remained peaceful and people raised their voice for what they believed without inciting violence.
Featured Image: Instagram
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