JNU attack: Watch demonstrations in Lahore in solidarity with Indian students
Support for the protests in India is coming from across the border too.
Students in Lahore protesting in solidarity with JNU students. #JNU #JNUTerrorAttack #JNUViolence pic.twitter.com/LKaoGQmY0v
— Khalid Mahmood (@khalidmalik13) January 8, 2020
Following the January 5 attack on students of Jawaharlal Nehru University by a masked mob, India has seen widespread protests from students, celebrities and other citizens.
Across the border in Lahore, Pakistan, demonstrations were held in solidarity with the students of India. Along with solidarity with JNU, posters at the Lahore protest also saw mentions of Jamia Millia Islamia and Aligarh Muslim University, which were subject to police crackdowns during recent protests at their campuses.
The Lahore chapter of the Progressive Students’ Collective called for the protest, outside Lahore Press Club. The statement reads “The call for solidarity from JNU students and alumni has greatly resonated with the Progressive Students’ Collective and we have announced our unwavering support for our progressive counterparts in India.”
. @devikasmittal @JNUSUofficial Students in Lahore staged a protest demo in solidarity with #JNU Indian students and condemned the brutal lathi charge by Police on innocent students. #LahorePressClub pic.twitter.com/m25vXvM6lK
— Faizan Ali Warraich (@FaizanWarraichh) January 8, 2020
Join us to stand in solidarity with @JNUSUofficial and all other brave students/teachers resisting violence, unconstitutional laws and fear to ensure all campuses are safe, inclusive and democratic.#StandWithJNU #ReleaseAlamgirWazir
— PSC (@PSCollective_) January 7, 2020
8th January 2020
3 PM at Lahore Press Club. pic.twitter.com/nMfRpDgEDt