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Violent protests against newly-enacted citizenship law continued to rock the North-East states and spread to West Bengal, Delhi and parts of south India, with police resorting to lathi-charge and tear gas shells to contain protesters.

FPJ Web DeskUpdated: Monday, December 16, 2019, 08:19 PM IST
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Protestors during a demonstration, #NOTINMYNAME, demanding withdrawl of Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB), at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019. | Photo by PTI
16 December 2019 08:04 AM IST

Protest march held in Raipur against CAA, NRC

A protest march was taken out in Chhattisgarh capital Raipur against the "divisive" amended citizenship law which grants Indian citizenship to non-Muslim migrants fleeing religious persecution from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan.

The protest was held under the banner of the "Anti-CAB Agitation Forum" from Marine Drive area to Ambedkar Chowk in evening, said Gautam Bandopadhyay, an activist.

The protesters, holding placards, raised slogans and took pledge of the preamble of the Constitution in Ambedkar chowk, he said.

(Source: PTI)

16 December 2019 01:02 PM IST

Entry, exit gates of all Delhi metro stations opened: DMRC

The entry and exit gates of all metro stations were opened and services had resumed at all stations, the DMRC said on Monday.

In the wake of violence in southeast Delhi after a protest against the amended Citizenship Act, the Delhi Metro Rail corporation (DMRC) closed the gates of around 13 metro stations on Sunday evening, following advice from police.

"Security Update Entry & exit gates at all stations have been opened. Normal services have resumed in all stations," the DMRC said in a tweet on Monday.

(Source: PTI)

16 December 2019 01:02 PM IST

'Deeply hurt by the way students were treated, I am with them', saysย Jamia VC Najma Akhtar

Jamia University's Vice-Chancellor Najma Akhtar in a video message said that she was deeply hurt by the way Jamia students were being treated by the police.

She said, "I am hurt by the way my students were treated. I want to let my students know that they are not alone in this fight. I am with them. I will take this matter forward as long its possible."

16 December 2019 01:02 PM IST

'Mamata's rally against CAA is unconstitutional, I am extremely anguished': WB Governor

With West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee opening front against the centre over the Citizenship (Amendment) Act 2019 as she is averse to its implementation in the state, Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar is at loggerheads with her and has termed her protest and rally as 'unconstitutional' act.

".@MamataOfficial. I am extremely anguished that CM and Ministers are to spearhead rally against CAA, law of the land. This is unconstitutional. I call upon CM to desist from this unconstitutional and inflammatory act at this juncture and devote to retrieve the grim situation," tweeted Dhankar.

He also expressed his gratitude towards the section of society who have urged the protesters to shun violence.

(Source:ANI)

16 December 2019 01:02 PM IST

Twitter trends #StandWithJamia, students across the country organise protests

Twitterati trend #StandWithJamia in support of Jamia University students after their protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act tooka violent turn with the Delhi police asserting force.

Jadavpur University and BHU stuents tooks out a protest in support of the atrocities against Jamia students by the Delhi police.

16 December 2019 01:02 PM IST

Jamia students leave from university after administration announced shutdown till January 5

16 December 2019 01:02 PM IST

Gaurav Gogoi stands in solidarity with students protesting against CAA

Congress MP from Assam, Gaurav Gogoi took to Twitter to extend his support to the students protesting against the 'un-constitutional' Citizenship Amendment Act passed in India.

16 December 2019 01:02 PM IST

Repeal controversial Citizenship Act immediately: Amarinder to PM Modi

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh has appealed to the Centre to repeal the amended Citizenship Act while urging the Union Home Minister and the Delhi Chief Minister to do all it takes to bring the situation under control

"Disturbed by reports from Delhi in the wake of anti CAB protests....urge (Home Minister) Amit Shah & (Delhi CM) Arvind Kejriwal to do all it takes to bring the situation under control & prevent it from escalating further," Singh tweeted.

He also appealed to the Narendra Modi government "to repeal the controversial Act immediately".

(Source: PTI)

16 December 2019 01:02 PM IST

Left and Cong put aside differences to protest together in Kerala

In a rare show of unity, Kerala's ruling LDF and opposition UDF have come together for a satyagraha protest against CAA. Chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan and leader of opposition Ramesh Chennithala along with leaders of the constituents of both fronts will join the protest, taking place at the Palayam Martyrs memorial in Thiruvananthapuram.

16 December 2019 01:02 PM IST

Mamata calls for a major rally against CAB and NRC in Kolkata today

16 December 2019 01:02 PM IST

Jamia likely to hold press conference at 11.30 a.m

16 December 2019 01:02 PM IST

Kerala CM Vijayan and Leader of opposition at the joint protest against CAA

16 December 2019 01:02 PM IST

Delhi police registers two FIRsย in connection with violence during protests in Jamia Nagar area yesterday. (ANI)

16 December 2019 01:02 PM IST

CM Yogi talks to DGP OP Singh after students protested against CAA outside Aligarh Muslim University campus yesterday. (ANI)

16 December 2019 01:02 PM IST

Allahabad Muslim University closed till January 10, exams postponed

16 December 2019 01:02 PM IST

Students don't have the right to riot, weย maintain that rioting must stop: CJI Bobde on anti-CAA protests

16 December 2019 01:02 PM IST

SC to hold hearing on CAA protests in Jamia, Aligarh on Dec 17

16 December 2019 01:02 PM IST

Mayawati says violence in Jamia, AMU unfortunate, demands inquiry

BSP President Mayawati on Monday termed as "unfortunate" the violence in Aligarh Muslim University and Jamia Millia Islamia against the amended Citizenship Act and demanded a judicial inquiry.

The former Uttar Pradesh chief minister also appealed to all communities to maintain calm after violence rocked the two universities.

"The violence against the new Citizenship Amendment Act, first in Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh and then in Jamia University and entire Jamia region in which many innocent students and common people were targeted is very unfortunate and the party is with the victims," she said in a tweet.

(Source: PTI)

16 December 2019 01:02 PM IST

People protestย against the passing of CAA in Calcutta

16 December 2019 01:02 PM IST

Maulana Azad National Urdu University students protest in support of Jamia studentsย 

16 December 2019 01:02 PM IST

Jamia's Executive Council's meeting underway at VC Akhtar's office over Sunday's protestsย 

16 December 2019 01:02 PM IST

CM Mamata Banerjee announces mega rally in Kolkata today to protest against CAA, NRC

Amid protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) and the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in the North-eastern states, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday announced a mega rally in Kolkata today to protest against the CAA and NRC.

"A mega rally will be held today in Kolkata to protest against the unconstitutional CAB and NRC. It will begin at 1 PM near the statue of Babasaheb Ambedkar on Red Road and end at Jorasanko Thakurbari," tweeted Banerjee.

She requested people to join the movement in a peaceful manner within the ambit of the law.

(Source: ANI)

16 December 2019 01:02 PM IST

21 arrested in connection with clash following anti-CAA protest at AMU

Twenty-one people have been arrested in connection with the students-police clash at the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) during the protest against the amended citizenship law, police said on Monday.

"We have arrested 21 persons in the matter. Named FIR has been lodged against 56 persons and others unidentified. The process of hostel vacation is on and 25-30 per cent of them have been vacated, rest expected to be vacated by evening," SSP (Aligarh) Akash Kulhary told PTI over phone.

Internet services in Aligarh, Saharanpur and Meerut stand suspended, a day after protests broke out in certain parts of the state, including at AMU, against the amended citizenship law, DGP O P Singh said.

(Source: PTI)

16 December 2019 01:02 PM IST

Will file FIR against police for entering university campus:ย  Jamia VC Najma Akhtar

16 December 2019 01:02 PM IST

No students died, about 200 people injured of which many were students: Jamia VCย Najma Akhtar

16 December 2019 01:47 PM IST

Can't confirm or deny rumours: University Registrar AP Siddiqui

16 December 2019 01:47 PM IST

Kejriwal to meet Home Minister Amit Shah over 'worsening law and order situation in Delhi.'

16 December 2019 01:47 PM IST

Kolkata: CM Mamata begins her protest march against CAA and NRC

16 December 2019 08:19 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi, HM Amit Shah and the cabinet responsible for the protests, says Ghulam Nabi Azad

16 December 2019 08:19 PM IST

Protests are unfortunate and deeply distressing, says PM Modi

The Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019 was passed by both Houses of Parliament with overwhelming support. Large number of political parties and MPs supported its passage. This Act illustrates Indiaโ€™s centuries old culture of acceptance, harmony, compassion and brotherhood, he adds.

16 December 2019 08:19 PM IST

Left parties call for countrywide protest on December 19. D Raja appeals all secular, democratic forces to join in the protest

16 December 2019 08:19 PM IST

Kamal Haasan's party Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) files a petition before the Supreme Court challenging the Citizenship Amendment Act

16 December 2019 08:19 PM IST

Lucknow's Nadwa college has been closed till 5th January, 2020 after a protest broke out today

16 December 2019 08:19 PM IST

We will continue our protest till the Citizenship Amendment Act and National Register of Citizens (NRC) are withdrawn, says WB CM Mamata Banerjee

Mamata adds, "Agar sabka sath nahi rahega toh sabka vikas kaise hoga? Who is the Citizenship Act for? We're all citizens. Didn't you cast vote?Don't you live here?"

16 December 2019 08:19 PM IST

Internet services suspended in Assam for another 24 hours, will be closed till Tuesday

16 December 2019 08:19 PM IST

CPI-M and Congress jointly protest against CAA in Kerala

16 December 2019 08:19 PM IST

Cong leaders led by Priyanka Gandhi hold dharna at India Gate to express solidarity with protesting students

Priyanka Gandhi accompanied by KC Venugopal, AK Antony, PL Punia, Ahmed Patel and other Congress leaders.

16 December 2019 08:19 PM IST

Section 144 imposed in Lucknow following protests against CAAย 

16 December 2019 08:19 PM IST

Protest in Mumbai University's Kalina campus

16 December 2019 08:19 PM IST

Union HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank appeals to students to stay away from violence and maintain peace on campuses

16 December 2019 08:19 PM IST

Opposition leaders to meet President under Sonia Gandhi's leadership tomorrow

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