Oct 20, 2023, 4:26 PM IST
Protesters in Bengaluru, India, voiced their support for Palestine while condemning the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict at Freedom Park. The event, organized by communist organizations, saw demonstrators raising their voices against the atrocities committed against Palestinian citizens.
The protestors rallied in solidarity with the people of Palestine. The protest, organized by the Communist Party of India (CPI), the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPIM], and the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) [CPIML], aimed to draw attention to the distressing situation in the Middle East.
Bengaluru protestors form human chain at MG Road seeking India's support to Palestine in Israel-Hamas conflict
Recently, protesters had gathered near MG Road metro station in Bengaluru, shouting pro-Palestinian slogans and forming a human chain in support of Palestine. They demanded India to condemn Israel's actions in Gaza.
The protest was sparked by the arrest of an individual who supported the Hamas armed group, leading to 25 detentions. The demonstrators advocated for an independent Palestinian state and distributed information booklets about the situation in Palestine.