Anti-CAA protestors in Chennai defy High Court order, march to siege Tamil Nadu Assembly

Chennai | Wednesday | 19th February, 2020

Summary:

By Online DeskMembers of various Muslim outfits on Wednesday took out a protest march to Tamil Nadu Secretariat in Chennai against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), National Register of Citizens (NRC) and National Population Register (NPR). Anti-CAA chants have filled the air as women, children and Muslim groups, who are protesting in Old Washermenpet since February 14 against Citizenship Amendment Act, have only one demand. The protestors want Tamil Nadu Assembly to adopt a resolution against CAA, NRC and NPR. Defying the court order, a massive anti-CAA rally is underway as people were seen moving towards Chepauk. Anti-CAA protests are being held across the state of Tamil Nadu, including Madurai and Tirunelveli, with members of the Muslim community hitting the streets against the Citizenship Amendment Act..