Anti-CAA Protestors Raise 'Himanta Biswa Go back' Slogans During India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I in Guwahati, Watch Video
Earlier, ahead of the match, fearing anti-CAA protests, the Assam Cricket Association (ACA) had banned fans from bringing posters inside the stadium.
During India vs Sri Lanka first T20I at Guwahati, which was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to rain, the anti-Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) supporters shouted slogans against Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal, cabinet minister Himanta Biswa and Jayanta Malla Baruah, the Chairman of Assam Tourism Development Corporation (ATDC). The video of some of the fans at the stadium shouting the anti-CAA slogans has surfaced on social media sites. Rain Fails to Dampen Indian Cricket Fans' Spirit at Barsapara Stadium as They Sing Vande Mataram in Sync and Passion! (Watch Video).
The video appears to be shot inside the stadium when Himanta Biswa, who was attending the match, was shown on the giant screen at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium. Reportedly, one of the spectators also waved a black flag as a mark of protest against the CAA. The flag was eventually taken away by the police.
Earlier, ahead of the match, fearing anti-CAA protests, the Assam Cricket Association (ACA) had banned fans from bringing posters inside the stadium. Sketch pens and markers were also banned. Only mobile phone, keys and purse was allowed. India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I 2020 Called Off Due to Damp Pitch.
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The anti-CAA protest have been going on in Assam after the bill was approved on December 04. The protests turned violent at some places as well. Earlier, there were some reports that the series opener between India, and Sri Lanka could be shifted to another city. However, ACA confirmed that the reports were baseless.
Ahead of the match Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli refused to comment on CAA saying it would be irresponsible as he is not fully aware of it. Kohli, however, did term Guwahati city safe and said he didn't see any problems on the roads.
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