Thousands of protesters in Bhatkal demand withdrawal of NRC, CAA
Bhatkal: Thousands of people led by local socio-political organisation Majlis-e-Islah wa Tanzeem on Monday staged huge protest in the town with nearly ten thousand people demanding withdrawal of CAA and NRC’s implementation in the country.
The protest rally began from National Highway 66 and marched through the landmark Shamsuddin Circle before gathering at Anjuman ground near old bus stand.
A public gathering was held at the Anjuman Ground wherein several local social and political leaders including CPI (M) leader Yamuna Naik, Activist and Columnist Shiv Sundar and others called for withdrawal of the NRC and CAA.
Several slogans against the two laws passed by the BJP led NDA Government at the centre were raised with protesters also carrying placards and banners along with National Flag. The protest rally and event concluded with protesters singing National Anthem.
Officials of Majlis-e-Islah wa Tanzeem, Guest speakers, convenor of protest committee, Inayatullah Shabandri and others were present on the dias.
Dr. Haneef Shabab, former Tanzeem General Secretary and noted Journalist compered the public event while former Tanzeem President and Judge Muzammil Kazia also addressed the event.
A memorandum was also submitted to the Assistant Commissioner of Bhatkal, addressed to the Chief Justice of India urging him to immediately hear the petitions filed against the NRC and CAA.
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Gill leads Gujarat Titans to 5-wicket win against Kolkata Knight Riders
Ahmedabad (PTI): Shubman Gill led from the front with a classy 86 as Gujarat Titans defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by five wickets in an Indian Premier League match here on Friday.
Earlier, KKR all-rounder Cameron Green produced a fighting 79 off 55 balls to lift his side to 180 all out. In reply, Gill anchored the chase with a composed 86 off 50 deliveries as GT crossed the line in 19.4 overs.
The win marked GT's third successive victory after opening with two losses, while KKR's search for their first win of the season continues.
Brief scores:
Kolkata Knight Riders 180 all out in 20 overs (Cameron Green 79; Kagiso Rabada 3/29, Mohammed Siraj 2/23).
Gujarat Titans: 181 for 5 in 19.4 overs (Shubman Gill 86; Varun Chakravarthy 2/34).
