WHY ARE THEY ANGRY?
ON organised by political parties and two by groups of civilians from all walks of life—took over Kolkata. Close to 50,000 people, armed with posters, banners and some incredible lung power, came out on the streets to protest against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, or CAA, and the National Register of Citizens (NRC). Since the CAA came into being on December 12, similar marches and protests have been held across the country. In Bengaluru, about 50,000 people gathered at the Eidgah-e-Jadeed mosque on January 3 to hear H.S. Doreswamy, a 102-year-old freedom-fighter, speak on secularism. Similarly, Marine Drive in Kochi was brought to a standstill as thousands occupied the area on January 2, while Hyderabad
