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Protest in Delhi on Friday

The Citizenship Ammendment Bill 2019 has caused massive protests in Assam and the rest of the North East.

Student leaders from Assam will protest near Parliament on Friday, to peacefully request His excellency the  President of India to not give his assent to this draconian Bill, thus bringing peace in Assam and the rest of North East.

We will also demand immediate withdrawal of the internet ban in Assam.

Venue : Vijay Chowk

Contact : 9663146754

Time : 10.30 AM (Morning)

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