Anti-CAA Protest: Tamil Nadu Police Files Case Against South Actor Siddharth, Musician TM Krishna and Others for Protesting Against Citizenship Act
Hundreds of Chennaiites took to the streets to protest against the citizenship act at Valluvar Kottam. South actor Siddharth, musician TM Krishanan and many others were a part of this protest that took place on December 19.
A number of celebs have come forward and voiced their opinions on the ongoing protests in various parts of the country. Not just the students, but many celebs from across industries have joined them in the nationwide protests. Hundreds of Chennaiites took to the streets to protest against the citizenship act at Valluvar Kottam. South actor Siddharth, musician TM Krishanan and many others were a part of this protest that took place on December 19. As per the latest report, the Tamil Nadu police filed a case against the celebs and hundreds other protestors. South Actor Siddharth Reveals He Is Receiving Threats By 'People Followed by Narendra Modi' (Read Tweet).
As per a report in ANI, “Tamil Nadu: Police has filed a case against 600 protesters, including Actor Siddharth, musician TM Krishna, MP Thirumavalavan & MH Jawahirullah, who gathered at Valluvar Kottam in Chennai yesterday to protest against #CitizenshipAct.” It also mentions, “Tamil Nadu: The case has been filed as Chennai Police had revoked permission for the protest to be held against #CitizenshipAct in Valluvar Kottam yesterday, still, the protest was held in Valluvar Kottam.” Anti-CAA Protest: Rajinikanth Breaks His Silence on CAA and NRC; Superstar’s Tweet Receives Mixed Reactions, #IStandWithRajinikanth and #ShameOnYouSanghiRajini Top Trends on Twitter.
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Siddharth At The Protest In Chennai
The Chennaiites had sought permission to protest near Valluvar Kottam, which was turned down at the last moment. Despite the police had revoked the permission, hundreds turned up to protest against the citizenship act, asking the government to revoke it. About the protest, Siddharth told India Today, “This is a draconian law and we should keep protesting. Protesting is our right. I've told the protesters also not to lose their calm and also watch what they are saying cause anything can be twisted now. We will have to stay together to oppose this.” Stay tuned for further updates!
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