ON January 30, the martyrdom day of Mahatma Gandhi, the state capital of Odisha witnessed an unprecedented march against CAA-NRC-NPR in response to a united call given by secular and progressive political outfits, social groups, academics, artists, students and youth under the banner of “We the People of India”. A peaceful gathering of more than 50,000 people solemnly reaffirmed their faith in the Constitution of India and took a pledge to uphold its all-inclusive principles and values at any cost. The massive march began at the Exhibition Ground and ended at Mahatma Gandhi Marg with the people carrying placards and banners denouncing the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), National Register of Citizens (NRC) and National Population Register (NPR). Almost all political parties, except BJP and BJD, actively participated in the march. Prominent intellectuals, academics, lawyers, artists, minorities, dalits, adivasis, women, political and social activists, students and youth leaders were in the forefront of the march. This is the largest united platform and the largest mobilisation in Odisha against CAA, NRC and NPR.

ODISHA: Big March against CAA-NRC-NPR in Bhubaneswar | Peoples Democracy: ON January 30, the martyrdom day of Mahatma Gandhi, the state capital of Odisha witnessed an unprecedented march against CAA-NRC-NPR in response to a united call given by secular and progressive political outfits, social groups, academics, artists, students and youth under the banner of “We the People of India”. A peaceful gathering of more than 50,000 people solemnly reaffirmed their faith in the Constitution of India and took a pledge to uphold its all-inclusive principles and values at any cost. The massive march began at the Exhibition Ground and ended at Mahatma Gandhi Marg with the people carrying placards and banners denouncing the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), National Register of Citizens (NRC) and National Population Register (NPR). Almost all political parties, except BJP and BJD, actively participated in the march. Prominent intellectuals, academics, lawyers, artists, minorities, dalits, adivasis, women, political and social activists, students and youth leaders were in the forefront of the march. This is the largest united platform and the largest mobilisation in Odisha against CAA, NRC and NPR.