Raheja College pupils marched in the Juhu-Santacruz stretch yesterday to show their support for the Jan Lokpal Bill, even though their principal had denied them permission
Raheja College pupils marched in the Juhu-Santacruz stretch yesterday to show their support for the Jan Lokpal Bill, even though their principal had denied them permission
Taking inspiration from their counterparts in Loyola College, Chennai, students of LS Raheja College in Mumbai undertook a pro-Hazare rally yesterday, marching from their college grounds to Santacruz station and back.
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Their resolve and determination to lend support to Anna's cause was made clear by the fact that they undertook the rally in defiance of their principal's proscription for the same.
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Charmi Vyas, a student who participated in the rally, said, "I was also part of the rally organised by India Against corruption (IAC) in Borivli.
Corruption is a persistent problem plaguing Indian society, and the youth should support Hazare in his movement to eradicate it."
Sporting banners and flags, shouting slogans, the students walked the Santacruz-Juhu stretch from 10:15 am to 12:15 pm.
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Sohil Furia, secretary of the LS Raheja Rotaract Club said, "The rally was planned a week ago. We sought permission from our Principal, Dr Madlani, but she denied it.
In spite of her disapproval, we decided to carry on with our protest. We are staunch supporters of the Jan Lokpal bill, and this was our contribution towards its realisation.
We approached the police on Tuesday evening, and they readily gave us the go-ahead."
Abhishek Nanda, a second year student, said, "The Rotaract club publicised the event through posts on Facebook, sending SMSs and putting up posters in and around the college premises."
Shailja Rungta, joint secretary of the Rotaract club said, "Many bystanders joined us. It gave our rally a great boost."
Vandana Koli, a shop-owner near Podar School who joined the march, said, "It was wonderful to witness a rally with youngsters at the forefront. Since I support the cause, I decided to join the kids."
Cops join in
Nandkumar Yadav, a cop at Juhu police station, accompanied the students in their protest. He said, "We received a letter from the students, and decided to give them the green signal."
College Principal Dr MB Madlani was not at her office during the march, and could not be reached for comment.
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As the nation roars for freedom from the plague of corruption, it is the youth's voice that can be heard loudest. College and school students at South Mumbai organised a rally yesterday, marching from Nariman Point to Azad Maidan.
A group of 50-60 students walked the stretch, furiously waving banners and chanting slogans. The rally was organised by two students, 17-year-old Vanshika Goenka and 18-year-old Shivam Bajaj.
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The two teenagers had made extensive use of the social networking site Facebook and text messages to spread the word about the rally.
"If we have a bill that can investigate the wrongdoings of our politicians, we must show solidarity for it," said Shivam Bajaj, student of DY Patil College.
Prominent surgeon Dr Mona Patel also joined the students, delivering a lecture in which she explained the difference between the Lokpal and the Jan Lokpal bill."
It is heartwarming to see how determined and resolute these youngsters are to fight for this cause," said Patel. ufffd Dazy Verma
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