Students’ Association
Film and Television Institute of India,
Law College Road, Pune: 411004
Following the dastardly assault on FTII students by ABVP
activists, a rally was organized by the students association of FTII from the
institute premises till Omkareshwar bridge , where activist Shri. Narendra
Dhabolkar was brutally murdered. Simultaneous protests/agitations were
organized in Delhi , Hyderabad ,
Ahmedabad and Chandigarh
by students unions, cultural group, civil society members and artists in
solidarity with the students.
In Pune, the solidarity march comprised of the FTII students
association and representatives of the Swatantra theatre group, Pune Municipal
Kamgari Union, AISA and Yugpath along with members of the FTII administration,
faculty and staff.
The Police had denied permission for the proposed rally
citing Sec 37(1)(3).The permission was only granted at the last minute after
more than 250 people gathered at the FTII gate . For an hour before starting
the march the students and the supporters cried slogans, performed songs and
plays in front of the institute gate.
Following the demonstration, the students took out a
peaceful silent march covering their mouth with black ribbons. The placards and
banner held by the students and supporters spoke of their demands and their
disappointments apart from their anger regarding the state of affairs.
The march that began at FTII reached Omkareshwar chowk
cutting through the city. At the Omkareshwar Chowk a minute’s silence was
observed as a mark of respect to the late Dr. Narendra Dabholkar. Mukta
Manohar, General Secretary of Pune Muncipal Kamgari Union addressing the
gathering congratulated the students for taking a bold initiative and asked the
students to keep the fighting spirit alive in them for a lifetime. The General
Secretary of FTII Student’s Association, Vikas Urs addressed the people
gathered and thanked the police for providing support.
Solidarity March in Delhi was
organized by NSD and supported by students of DU, JNU, Jamia Milia Islamia, Ambedkar College . More than 150 people sang
songs, performed plays and shouted slogans as part of their protest. In Hyderabad
Street plays at different plays were performed.
People in Ahmedabad and Chandigarh
met to condemn the incidents and distributed pamphlets.
A charter of demands will be handed over to the Police
tomorrow, reiterating that the flimsy charges slapped against 6 FTII students
be immediately taken back, amongst other demands.
Vikas Urs,
General Secretary,
FTII Students’ Association,
9158737954
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Below are few photographs from protests held in various cities:
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