Topic: Independence Day
Why a float at Indian Independence Day celebration in New York City whipped up a whirlwind of protest
The skies were blue over the 42nd Annual India Day Parade in New York City on 18 August, yet the entire event was overshadowed by over a week of protest surrounding a single one of the over 40 floats that flooded the streets of Manhattan.
“Symbol of hate, violence”: Rights groups in US slam inclusion of Ram Temple float in New York India parade
A multiracial coalition of human rights and interfaith organisations in the United States has raised concerns about the inclusion of an anti-Muslim float at the India Day Parade scheduled to be held in New York City on 18 August, 2024.
Muslim girl, 1st rank in 10th grade, denied prize, 2nd rank student awarded on 15 Aug in Gujarat school, sparking social media outrage
A Muslim girl who topped her 10 class in a Gujarat school was not acknowledged at the prize distribution event on Independence Day, where only the second-place winner was named, author and editor Salil Tripati posted on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Tourists, non-locals celebrate Independence Day in Srinagar, amidst chants of Jai Shree Ram; Downtown area remains closed
While the celebrations continued at Lal Chowk with music, dance, flashing of national flags and chanting Jai Shri Ram and Bharat Mata Ki Jai, the downtown areas remained blocked and shut down from the early hours of the day till noon.
London rally on India’s Independence Day denounces ‘ethnic cleansing’ in Manipur, Haryana states
Hundreds of protesters gathered in London on India’s 77th Independence Day to voice their concerns about the ongoing violence against minorities and tribals in Indian states, Manipur and Haryana.
Dalit Sarpanch barred from hoisting flag at MP school on Independence Day
A Dalit surpanch of a village in Madhya Pradesh's Vidisha district alleged that he was not allowed to hoist the Tricolour in a school on Independence Day.
