Shaheen Bagh Protesters Decide No Protester Would Sit for More Than Four Hours Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
In the wake of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the elderly women protesting against the CAA in Shaheen Bagh have decided that no protester will now be allowed to sit at the site for more than four hours as preventative measures against the spread of the virus.
New Delhi, March 21: In the wake of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the elderly women protesting against the CAA in Shaheen Bagh have decided that no protester will now be allowed to sit at the site for more than four hours as preventative measures against the spread of the virus.
The protesters have also decided that no children or elderly person will be allowed to particiapte in the sit-in and no announcement or mic will be used at the site as to mark it as a 'silent protest'. Coronavirus Outbreak: Arvind Kejriwal Urges Anti-CAA Protesters at Shaheen Bagh to Call Off Demonstration as Delhi Govt Bans Gatherings of Over 50 People.
On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged people to remain inside their houses under a self-imposed curfew.
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