The protests, which began last month, gathered fresh momentum as India celebrated Republic Day, in commemoration of the day the Indian constitution came into effect. In the southern state of Kerala, organisers said more than a hundred thousand people formed a human chain. Another human chain spread over 11 kilometres was also formed in Kolkata, organisers said. In New Delhi, the government hosted the annual Republic Day parade aimed at showcasing India’s military hardware and cultural diversity. Protesters also gathered in the capital, including in the area of Shaheen Bagh, where hundreds of residents have blocked a major highway since December.

Source: Pakistan Today January 26, 2020 15:33 UTC