I am so proud of my friend @AshutoshRanka who led the CJP protest. Of his courage, his conviction, and the model of citizenship he represents.
When another friend asked me “What are such people made of?”, I wanted to attempt an answer. So wrote this essay.
Link in next tweet.
@HDFC_Bank I have been getting 5 calls daily from HDFC bank to extend loans. I DO NOT WANT ANY OF YOUR LOANS. Please stop calling me. I am sick & tired of picking up your calls. @HDFCBank_Cares
Watched this on loop, trying to put my finger on what felt odd.
Got it finally.
No fancy dress, no ornate headgear, no faux-military props, no crescendoes and diminuendos and wheezy pauses - and yet, so effective, so compelling.
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It’s been 300 days since Umar Khalid was wrongfully imprisoned. He spoke against fascism with complete non violence. He needs to be released. #IstandwithUmarKhalid#freeUmarKhalid