Tag: Shaheen Bagh
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End of a protest
The 101-day sit-in was a symbol of brave resistance to what was perceived as a discriminatory citizenship Act and the fact that it was led by a bunch of Muslim women of diverse ages lent it a unique character.
March 27, 2020 -
Shaheen Bagh sit-in protest cleared amid COVID-19 lockdown in Delhi
Section 144 is in place in Delhi after the Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced a lockdown as a precautionary measure against coronavirus.
March 24, 2020 -
Coronavirus Update: NCPCR writes to DM seeking report on Shaheen Bagh protest
The NCPCR wrote to the District Magistrate of South East Delhi to submit a report regarding the assembly of people in Shaheen Bagh protest site amidst the coronavirus outbreak.
March 18, 2020 -
Fresh talks between police, protesters at Shaheen Bagh fail
The talks held at a neutral venue at the intersection located about 100 meters away from the protest site in which the local police station SHO and ACP Jagdish Yadav were representing the police, while 20 women represented the protesters.
March 17, 2020 -
Delhi Police deploys large force in Shaheen Bagh as ‘precautionary measure’; Section 144 imposed
Earlier, a right-wing group Hindu Sena had made a call to clear the Shaheen Bagh protest site on March 1.
March 1, 2020 -
‘Atmosphere not conducive, let things cool down first’: SC defers Shaheen Bagh hearing to Mar 23
On the ongoing violence in the northeast part of Delhi, the court said that if the police act as per law, many of these problems won't take place.
February 26, 2020 -
Shaheen Bagh mediators submit report, SC hearing on Feb 26
The top court chose senior advocates Sanjay Hegde and Sadhna Ramchandran and former bureaucrat Wajahat Habibullah to talk to the Citizenship Amendment Act protesters blocking the 13A road that is a crucial link between Delhi and Noida, and find an alternative protest location.
February 24, 2020 -
Wajahat Habibullah files Shaheen Bagh “blockade solution” affidavit in Supreme Court
Habibullah, through an affidavit, has spelt out a solution to clear the road at the anti-CAA protest site here.
February 23, 2020 -
Road from Jamia to Noida, shut for over 2 months due to Shaheen Bagh protests, reopens briefly
Earlier on Friday, the Noida-Faridabad road, near Shaheen Bagh was opened briefly for about 40 minutes to ease traffic congestion.
February 22, 2020 -
Key road near Shaheen Bagh, shut over anti-CAA, NRC protests, reopens briefly after 69 days
Shaheen Bagh has been the epicentre of the anti-CAA agitation as the protesters have been sitting at the venue since December 15 demanding the withdrawal of the Act which they alleged to be anti-Muslim.
February 21, 2020 -
‘We want to together find solution to problem’: SC appointed mediators tell protesters at Shaheen Bagh
The top court chose senior advocates Sanjay Hegde and Sadhna Ramchandran and former bureaucrat Wajahat Habibullah to talk to the Citizenship Amendment Act protesters blocking the 13A road that is a crucial link between Delhi and Noida, and find an alternative protest location.
February 19, 2020 -
SC constitutes three-member committee to talk to Shaheen Bagh protesters
The opposition Congress had attacked the government for not engaging the people who are against the contentious CAA.
February 18, 2020 -
Protesting a ‘fundamental right, but can’t block roads’: SC on Shaheen Bagh, appoints mediators
The court has appointed senior advocates Sanjay Hegde and Sadhna Ramchandran and former bureaucrat Wajahat Habibullah to talk to the protesters and find an alternative protest location.
February 17, 2020 -
Restraint over language must be maintained in Bihar polls: Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan
The remarks by the BJP ally assume significance as they come after a vitriolic Delhi Assembly polls campaign in which some BJP leaders were rapped by the Election Commission for making inflammatory speeches.
February 16, 2020 -
Shaheen Bagh protesters marching towards Amit Shah’s residence stopped by police
As per the reports, heavy security was deployed at Home Minister's residence to counter the marching crowd. Police personnel were dressed in riot gear standing 500 meters away to stop the protesters.
February 16, 2020 -
‘Not aware of parents’ birthplace, will go to detention camp’: Ashok Gehlot during CAA protest in Jaipur
While speaking at the protest site, which is considered to be the Rajasthan’s Shaheen Bagh, Gehlot said the Act is “against the spirit of Constitution”.
February 15, 2020 -
Shaheen Bagh protesters invite PM Modi to Valentine’s Day celebration, plan ‘surprise gift’
Protests against the CAA and the NRC unfolded at Shaheen Bagh, Zakir Nagar, Jamia Nagar, Khureji Khas and other places in the national capital and elsewhere in the country in December.
February 14, 2020