620 km human chain formed in Kerala demanding withdrawal of CAA
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 26: A 620 km long human chain from the northern part of Kerala to the south was formed on Sunday, Republic day, by the ruling CPI(M) led Left Democratic Front, demanding withdrawal of the Citizenship Amendment Act.
The LDF organised the human chain from Kasaragod in north Kerala to Kaliyakkavilai in the southernmost part of the state.
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and CPI leader Kanam Rajendran joined the protest in Thiruvananthapuram.
The LDF claimed that around 60 to 70 lakh people participated in the human chain.
The human chain was formed at 4 PM, following which the preamble of the Constitution was read out.
Interestingly few newly married couples also participated in the human chain protest in Kerala.
Later, an oath was taken to protect the Constitution from the "attempts of the Central government" to destroy it.
Senior CPI(M) leader S Ramachandran Pillai was the first link of the 620-km-long human chain at Kasaragod, while M A Baby was the last link at Kaliyakkavilai.
Many prominent personalities from all walks of life participated in the human chain.
Yet another newly married Kerala couple joining the human chain... #KeralaHumanChain pic.twitter.com/ZfEez72eJM
— Comrade from Kerala (@ComradeMallu) January 26, 2020
A view from the 620 km long human chain in Kerala to protest against the anti constitutional CAA, NRC & NPR and ‘Hum Dekhenge’ in Malayalam in the background.
— Ravi Nair (@t_d_h_nair) January 26, 2020
Let our PM identity all these people by their dresses :)
pic.twitter.com/N9exiGsooa
Newly wed couples join the human chain against CAA straight from the wedding auditorium in Kerala.
— Pinko Human (@HumanPinko) January 26, 2020
Kerala is ?#KeralaHumanChain pic.twitter.com/5RtYj0RS5D
Newly wed couples join the human chain against CAA straight from the wedding auditorium in Kerala.
— Prem (@premjourn) January 26, 2020
Kerala is ?#KeralaHumanChain #KeralaRejectsCAA #CAA_NRCProtests pic.twitter.com/xLnJcXYb9h
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Udhayanidhi accuses BJP of not releasing funds for TN
Gobichettipalayam (PTI): Tamil Nadu deputy chief minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Saturday charged the BJP government at the Centre with not releasing funds to the state and accused it of "snatching" TN's rights.
Addressing a poll rally at Gobichettipalayam in the western Erode district, the DMK youth wing chief claimed the Centre has not released funds to the tune of Rs 3,000 crore for education.
"They (union government) have snatched all our rights," he charged.
With regard to the Centre's proposal for delimitation, he said chief minister M K Stalin was the first person in the country to raise the voice against the union government's move. He claimed that it was a "huge victory" for the INDIA alliance, as the bill was defeated for lack of majority after the opposition voted against it in the Lok Sabha.
Listing out various welfare measures implemented by the DMK government, he said the existing "Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai" (monthly financial assistance for women) will be doubled to Rs 2,000 if DMK was voted to power again.
The deputy chief minister charged that the BJP and AIADMK have tried to stall it by moving the court. "At present more than 1.3 crore women have benefited from the scheme", he said.
"Similarly, the breakfast scheme for the government school students will be extended till Class VIII", he said adding "more than 35 lakh college students across the state will be getting free laptops once the DMK government is formed".
Udhayanidhi also pointed out at the "Illatharasi" poll promise, providing Rs 8,000 worth of coupons to non-income tax paying women where they could buy or replace any household appliances of their choice.
Elections to 234 Assembly seats in Tamil Nadu will be held on April 23 and the results declared on May 4 following counting of polled votes.
