My favorite line from Imam Ridha (as)...
Atheist, in the middle of the debate: Where is this lord of yours anyways?
The Imam: "Where" is asked by a present being about an absent being. He is never absent, he is present everywhere, therefore, you cannot ask where he is, because there is no place where he isn't.
Absolutely false.
This question was asked twice. The first time, I was interrupted before I could respond which is the clip now being circulated.
The second time, the Republic journalist asked the same question again (there’s dearth of relevant questions). I clearly said that “since they were not on the ground covering our movement for the past 1.5 months, it was our volunteers who stood with us day and night through Delhi's scorching heat, who deserved a get-together before heading back home.”
Of course, they chose not to air that part because it exposed their own absence. Good job being useless, Republic (& others running this).
Also, wondering if they ever asked this question to ministers who kept quiet for 1.5 months. 👀
Long Post: Why are we expecting CJP to achieve everything? They are bunch of young people and the protest was beyond what they or anyone expected. They did their best. They could have done 10 things better. Who said they are perfect? Their biggest achievement is not Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation. Their biggest achievement is people, especially the young, spoke up. Without fear. In unprecedented numbers. They fought. Won one round. Took a pause. Partied. Some like Neha from AISA didn’t pause. Maybe they shouldn’t have ended the protest without every commitment implemented but they are immature people dealing with the best (or worst) in the business. And it’s not like it’s their responsibility to achieve everything. It’s not over. GenZ had showed up. They did their part. It is upto everyone else to stand up. IYC and many other people are relentlessly helping people. Rahul Gandhi has been fighting on the street before what all u know as Day 1. It’s not the responsibility of just one person or one organisation to change everything while others are just spectators. Whoever has achieved, participated, done their little bit is a hero.
Again, Noida channel anchors, the IT cell and their affiliates seem convinced they can discredit Gen Z by circulating videos of student leaders partying after Pradhan’s resignation. But to many young people, grabbing a cold coffee, partying or unwinding isn’t a moral failing. A generation that can wear a lathi charge as a badge of honour also doesn’t believe activism requires perennial performative misery. They can protest fiercely, laugh loudly and celebrate victories- all at the same time. That isn’t hypocrisy. It’s their worldview. Just not a Victorian one like that of Noida anchors.
🚨#Important: Received intel:
“There are concerns that the situation could escalate into a much harsher crackdown over the coming days. But instead of relying primarily on police, authorities may use hired groups to provoke violence at and around Jantar Mantar and nearby protest sites by posing as protesters, potentially triggering clashes, stampedes, or other incidents. Such events could then be used to justify a large-scale security response and arrests.
At the same time, the government is publicly projecting negotiations with protesters while simultaneously preparing measures to end the movement, including increasing security deployment, enforcement of legal restrictions, and efforts to isolate the protest.
An organized online campaign is also attempting to shift attention away from the protest’s demands by promoting divisive narratives, targeting protest leaders, and discouraging student participation through fear of legal and career consequences.
Overall strategy is to weaken the movement, avoid addressing demands including Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation, and ultimately justify a crackdown by portraying the protests as having turned violent.”
We hope that the @DelhiPolice takes immediate note, increase security, and ensure no fringe elements create chaos. Any misadventure will be disastrous.
@Cockroachisback@abhijeet_dipke
23rd July at 2:00 AM
Delhi Police has just brought in a totally damaged car and placed it outside the protest site at Jantar Mantar.
Why have you placed this car here @DelhiPolice? What do you intend to show with this car?
Everyone should remember this car has been brought here in this condition - important to record before they can blame it on peaceful protesters.
dipke is a genuine guy tbh, it's just his first time, usko laga tha hafte bhar ka activism karke wapas aajayega lekin it got bigger and bigger, they are learning and they deserve some grace
First in any police service globally- when asked why her force were without name tags while beating protestors RAF Assistant Commandant Sonia says “Name tags can fall in the crowd, so we keep them in pockets.” Madam- sharm bhi pocket mein hai kya?
Modi Govt BRUTALITY;
21-year-old girl from Uttam Nagar, Delhi remains in the ICU in critical condition and has not yet regained consciousness.
Pray for her 🙏🏻
THE MEDIA IS MUTING THE VIDEOS.
THE CISF IS CLOSING METRO GATES.
THE CRPF IS BLOCKING ROADS.
THE RAF IS FIRING TEAR GAS.
THE POLICE ARE LATHI-CHARGING PROTESTERS.
NO, THIS IS NOT TO STOP A TERROR ATTACK.
THIS IS TO STOP INDIAN STUDENTS PROTESTING AGAINST ALLEGED PAPER LEAKS.
WELCOME TO THE WORLD'S LARGEST DEMOCRACY!!
No response from the government yet.
There are still thousands of protesters all across the city.
Is the government response going to be limited to police brutality?