Assam: Raging and massive protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) continued in several parts of India with demonstrators resorting to violence disobeying the law. On Thursday, at least three people died, several got injured and hundreds were detained after massive protests erupted across the country. Protesters from a wide social and political spectrum joined forces as protest marches and meets were organised at many places. Almost all the major cities – Delhi, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Chennai, Lucknow, Patna,
Thiruvananthapuram, Mumbai and Hyderabad – saw protesters taking to the streets despite substantial police presence and the imposition of prohibitory orders at several places.
Huge protests have been organised in India since the Parliament passed the Citizenship Amendment Bill two weeks ago. The agitation started from the northeast, particularly Assam and later hit different states. The Citizenship Amendment Act seeks to grant citizenship to Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Parsis, Buddhists and Christians fleeing religious persecution from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh and came to India on or before December 31, 2014.
The Bengaluru city police has warned its citizens against watching and storing provoking posts. “Dear citizens, We are watching & storing every provoke posts, Please beware of spreading hatred for you own good. #144crpc,” tweeted the police.
Protests were also witnessed Kalamnuri in Hingoli district of Maharashtra. Stone was pelted on a state transport bus and protesters also tried to burn another bus. At least two people were injured. Police have started the process of filing complaints against unknown people.
Bengal BJP president Dilip Ghosh will hold a rally in favour of NRC and CAA in Asansol on Friday along with other state leaders. However, Asansol Durgapur Police Commissionerate has denied them permission saying that the area is sensitive and has a history of communal clashes in 2018. However, BJP has said they will go ahead with this rally even without the permission.
On Thursday, when relief wasn’t granted in Jamia case, a few advocates shouted ‘Shame Shame’ after the bench rose. Delhi HC said, “We are referring this matter to a committee who will take an appropriate decision.” The lawyers said, “This news regarding ‘shame shame’ slogan has been widely published in many newspapers. The message goes wrong, we need to stop this trend. We need to take strong action to avoid the repetition of this type of event in future.”
Several lawyers prayed before the Chief Justice of Delhi High Court to take suo motu cognizance under the Contempt of Court Act against the lawyers who on Thursday misconducted and chanted “Shame shame” in the court premises during the hearing of Jamia violence matter.
Protest by Muslim community in Nagpur, they will gather at Chitnis park, will start their protest by 2 pm for Maharashtra legislature.
All journalists with proper media accreditation cards given all access to report. Few people not having any accreditation cards issued by any authority, not from any formal media and in possession of many things unconnected to reporting are being questioned. Concerned DIPR of that state will be requested to verify the veracity of them being journalists and further action initiated.
On International Human Solidarity Day, let us celebrate our unity in diversity. This is our strength. Let us all work together to defeat the forces that seek to divide us along religious, casteist lines, tweets Mamata Banerjee.
The Delhi Police has deployed 10 companies. Some people have been detained for spreading rumours and distributing pamphlets. Joint CP and all top officers will hold a flag march on Friday. There are 14 police stations in North East Delhi, Sonia Vihar and Harsh Vihar, and Section 14 has been imposed everywhere except for these.
The situation is improving. Want to thank the people of Assam who believe in peace and tranquillity. There is no political motive, it’s a national commitment: Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal
The miscreants have torched MLA’s house, Union Minister Rameshwar Teli’s house, panchayat offices, banks, other govt offices. Public property has been damaged by those agitating. Some outside force is linked to this agitation against CAA in Assam. Some people are misleading and not clarifying what CAA is and trying to create unrest. We are giving govt ads to clarify that Assamese will not be affected. I have asked organisations to come forward for table talks to resolve the issue. My secretary has extended an invite to groups and organisations objecting the CAA for talks. It is very clear, Assam will only remain for the Assamese. The principle is very simple. Those religiously prosecuted in Assam will be given citizenship, but that number will be minimum. You match my statement later: Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal
You voted for us, you brought us to power. I’m here to protect the interest of the Assamese people. There are some who are trying to capture Assam and create unrest here. The PM has worked towards the development of Assam and has worked for the people of Assam. Even Home Minister Amit Shah has said that the culture, language, tradition and ethnicity of Assamese people will be protected: Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal
An SIT has been set up to investigate who all were behind this unrest in Assam. We will investigate case by case. We will take action against those trying to create unrest: Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal
In no way will the honour of Assam be affected. We will always have the support of the people and will move forward with peace in the state. I want to assure people that no one can steal rights of the sons of the soil of Assam, there is no threat to our language or our identity: Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal
A special train (Train No.08960) will run from Santragachi in Howrah district of West Bengal to Silchar in Cachar district of Assam to clear stranded passengers. The train will leave Santragachi on December 20 at 10.30 am and reach Silchar at on December 21 at 5.15 pm. The train will consist of AC-2, AC-3, Sleeper and General Class: S.E.Railways
The mobile internet services have been restored in Assam after a span of 10 days. The services were snapped on December 11.
The entry and exit gates of all Delhi metro stations have been opened. Normal services have resumed in all stations: DMRC
Mobile internet was snapped in Noida and Ghaziabad till 10 am on Friday. It was snapped on Thursday at 10 pm.
In wake of the proests, Road No. 13A between Mathura Road and Kalindi Kunj in Delhi has been closed for traffic movement. People coming from Noida have been advised to take the DND or Akshardham route to reach Delhi. Heavy traffic on Kalindi Kunj Bypass Road near Khader.
Bureau Report
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