United States urges India to protect rights of its religious minorities in keeping with India’s Constitution and democratic values: US State Dept Spokesperson to ANI
Respect for religious freedom and equal treatment under the law are fundamental principles of our two democracies, the department said.
Curfew to be lifted in Assam's Guwahati today
The Assam government on Monday announced that curfew in the state capital, imposed on December 11 in the wake of violent protests against the citizenship law, will be lifted from 6 am on Tuesday, an official statement said. Indefinite Curfew in the state capital was relaxed in the last three days. On Monday, it was relaxed from 6 am to 9 pm.
(Source: PTI)
Internet services in West Bengal's Howrah suspended till 5 pm
West Bengal: Internet services in Howrah district to remain suspended till 5 pm today.
This situation has been created by the govt: Anand Sharma on CAA protests
This situation has been created by the govt. This is happening all over the country. PM Narendra Modi and his Cabinet has to answer its arrogant and arbitrary approach: Congress leader Anand Sharma.
10 people with criminal backgrounds arrested for Jamia incident, says Delhi Police
Delhi Police: 10 people with criminal backgrounds arrested, in connection with Dec 15 Jamia Millia Islamia incident. No student has been arrested.
(Source: ANI)
136 cases registered, 190 protesters arrested, says Assam DGP
Bhaskar Jyoti Mahanta, Director General of Police, Assam: 4 people have been killed in police action unfortunately. Situation had become such that the police had to fire in order to save more people & property. Situation is pretty much under control now. 136 cases have been registered so far& 190 protesters have been arrested.These were not normal democratic protesters but people who indulged in violence,some conspirators have also been arrested, including some major leaders from various organizations.
'Central government should take back this unconstitutional law', says Mayawati
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Chief Mayawati on Citizenship Amendment Act: I demand central government to take back this unconstitutional law, otherwise it may lead to negative consequences in the future. They should not create emergency like circumstances, like Congress did earlier. BSP's parliamentary party has also sought time to meet the President. Our party will also raise our voices in the UP assembly, against Citizenship Amendment Act, & crimes against women.
Harvard students stand in solidarity with Jamia and AMU students
Students of the esteemed Harvard Univeristy have written a letter in solidarity with the students of Jamia Millia Islamia and Aligarh Muslim University protesting the Citizenship Amendment Act.
According to NDTV, "We, the students and affiliates of Harvard University, write in affirmation of the protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019, of India and in deep condemnation of the violentsuppression of student protesters at the Aligarh Muslim University, the Jamia Millia IslamiaUniversity, and elsewhere," the letter read.
Students and locals take out peaceful protest outside Jamia against CAA
Protesters, including students and local residents, converged outside Jamia Millia Islamia University here with tricolour and placards on Tuesday to continue their demonstration against the Citizenship Amended Act and National Register of Citizens.
Braving freezing cold, they took out small marches outside the varsity, shouting slogans against the government.
They, however, made sure the movement of traffic was not affected.
(Source: PTI)
Violence no solution to any problem, says Vice President Naidu
Stressing on the ongoing protests in the country over the Citizenship (Amendment) Act 2019, (CAA), Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu has said that violence is not the solution to any problem.
"There shouldn't be any obstruction or destruction, everybody should focus on construction. And our attitudes must change after all we are in free India, our own India. If you are destroying, means you are destroying the nation's wealth," he said at an event here on Monday.
"The other day some public transport has been destroyed. Who are the losers? It's the people and the country. So, while agitating for our cause, one must be systematic. It shouldn't become destructive. Violence is no solution," he added.
(Source: ANI)
No bullet fired by police during protests at Jamia: MHA officials
No bullet was fired by police during violent protests against the amended Citizenship Act at Jamia Milia Islamia University on Sunday, Home Ministry officials said.
There have been allegations that police fired bullets on protesters during the agitation at Jamia.
The officials also said that 10 persons with criminal background have been detained in connection with the protests and more anti-social elements are being tracked.
"No bullet was fired by the Delhi Police during protests at Jamia.All 10 persons detained have criminal background. More anti-social elements are being tracked," the officials said, citing a Delhi Police report.
(Source: PTI)
DMK President MK Stalin protests CAA in Kanchipuram
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) files petition in Supreme Court against CAA
Protestors mock Nitish Kumar's silence over CAA, put up missing posters in Patna
WB: Writ petitions filed in HC over Mamata's statement rejecting CAA
Writ petitions have been filed in the West Bengal High Court against CM Mamata Banerjee for openly rejecting the Citizenship Amendment Act and advertising for it in the state media using public funds.
(Source: ANI)
AIADMK MPs voted in support of CAA, because of it the country is burning: Stalin
DMK President MK Stalin in Kanchipuram: The Edappadi government is disloyal to Srilankan and Tamil people. AIADMK MPs voted in support of CAA, because of it the country is burning today.
Petrol bombs hurled at us, wet blankets used on tear gas shells, protest was planned: Kumar Gyanesh, Additional DCP
Youngsters need to be politically aware, we will find a legal solution: Kamal Haasan on CAA
Over 100 people taken into preventive custody in Kerala
The police have arrested around 100 people into preventive custody across the state.
The protesters blocked public transport and forced shops to down the shutters in districts of Kannur, Kasargode, Palakkad and parts of Ernakulam.
(Source: IANS)
Kerala protests CAA, 233 preventative arrests made till 11 a.m
DMK President MK Stalin to hold a meeting of opposition parties at DMK headquarters in Chennai tomorrow
We do not have to intervene. It is a law and order problem: SC
Our slogan is 'No CAB, No NRC in Bengal: Mamata during the protest
A single committee to look into the violent clash between protestors and police in Delhi: SC
Approach HC within jurisdiction of the incidents: SC to petitioners
Mamata leads protest from Jadavpur to Jadu Babu's Bazar, TMC's Mimi Chakraborty & Nusrat Jahan also present
What happened at Jamia Millia Islamia, is like Jallianwala Bagh: CM Thackeray
Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray today spoke on the violent clash between protesting Jamia students and the police.
He said, "What happened at Jamia Millia Islamia, is like Jallianwala Bagh. Students are like a 'Yuva bomb'. So we request the central government to not do, what they are doing, with students."
Traffic movement closed between Seelampur to Jafrabad in Delhi due to protests
Visuals of protesters targeting policemen in Seelampur
Protests in Delhi's Seelampur over CAA, police use tear gas
Fresh protests over the Citizenship Amendment Act broke out in Seelampur area of east Delhi on Tuesday afternoon with agitators pelting stones on vehicles and buses, following which police fired tear gas shells to disperse the mob.
"Violent protest erupted around 1.30 to 1.45 p.m. when the protesters were going back after holding peaceful protest. But suddenly some miscreants present in that protest then pelted stones on buses following which the police had to fire tear gas shells to disperse the violent protesters," Delhi Police spokesperson Anil Mittal told IANS.
Opposition party leaders, led by Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi, met President Ram Nath Kovind today over Jamia Millia Islamia incident.
Students of Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University hold protest
Students hold protest in Madras University
21 injured, 5 detained in Seelampur
Total 21 people injured, of which 12 are Delhi police personnel & 3 are from Rapid Action Force. 5 persons have been detained. 2 police booths have been damaged, says Alok Kumar, Joint Commissioner of Delhi Police
