Film: Delhi Riots Case: The Unknown Faces Behind Bars Under the draconian anti-terror law
Le mercredi 5 octobre 2022, à 19h00.
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Film Screening - Delhi Riots Case: The Unknown Faces Behind Bars Under the draconian anti-terror law
Global solidarity with defenders of the Indian Constitution
What: Documentary Screening: Delhi Riots Case, followed by Discussion with Guest Speaker and Q&A
When: Wednesday October 5, at 7pm
Where: TBA
When: Wednesday October 5, at 7pm
Where: TBA
The film screening marks two years of unjust incarceration of 18 students and activists in India who were charged with terrorism for protesting against changes to the citizenship law that threatened to disenfranchise Indian Muslims. 12 of them, all Muslim, are still in prison.
In 2019, powerful protests against the Constitutional Amendment Act (CAA), led by Muslim women, had erupted across India and had been met with an outpouring of support including from the world over. The diaspora groups here in Montreal had also mobilized for several actions.
By using the draconian anti-terrorism law, the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), which allows suspects to be incarcerated for long periods without trial, the Indian State sought to crush the protests. The 18 students and activists were charged with hatching a conspiracy to start riots in Delhi that coincided with the visit of then American President Donald Trump.
Clear evidence shows that the inflammatory speeches were made, including on the very day of the riots, by senior elected representatives of the ruling party in India, the BJP, that were against the anti-CAA protestors. The riots left 53 dead, of which 40 were Muslim.
The film which will be screened “Delhi Riots Case: The Unknown Faces Behind Bars Under UAPA” has been produced by an Indian online media portal, The Quint. It poignantly and powerfully portrays some of the protestors to share both personal and other challenges their family members face. The film screening is also an act of resistance and show of solidarity with 200 Million Muslims and other minorities in India who are facing the brunt of state sponsored fascism and Hindutva onslaught in India.
The film screening and discussion is part of a series of global solidarity events being organized by diaspora groups across South Africa, Australia, USA, UK, Germany, Netherlands and New Zealand to reiterate our strong support for these 18 students and activists at this two-year mark.
We look forward to seeing you!
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