Historian Ramchandra Guha was detained today during a protest at Bengaluru against the Citizenship law. He was participating in a protest at the Town Hall in the city, where Section 144 or a ban on large gatherings was enforced last evening ahead of today’s protests.
“I have been detained by police for holding a poster of Gandhi and speaking about the constitution to the press,” Ramchandra Guha told NDTV.
Protests were planned in many parts of the country today against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), which makes it easier for non-Muslims from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh to become citizens of India. Protesters say the law discriminates against Muslims and is a violation of the constitution.
Around 30 protesters were dragged out and pushed into buses by policemen in riot gear. A senior police officer was also seen taking away the flag from protestors.
Defending the decision to impose restrictions, Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa blamed the Congress. “The Congress is behind protests against CAA. Taking care of Muslims is our responsibility. Request all to maintain peace. If Congress leaders continue to support protests then they’ll face consequences,” he said.
Courtesy NDTV
