Savarna community observes silent fast on Gandhi Jayanti in Greater Noida, submits memorandum to President
On the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti, the Savarna community in Greater Noida observed a silent fast demanding a UGC rollback. The protest, which began with the national anthem on Friday morning, continued until 1:00 PM. The protesters expressed their concerns peacefully and concluded the event by submitting a memorandum addressed to the President.
VIMARSHNAARAD TVA unique protest was witnessed in Greater Noida on the auspicious occasion of Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary. Members of the Savarna community organized a silent fast to demand a UGC rollback. According to an NDTV India report, the event commenced around 10:00 AM on Friday with the national anthem.
The protesters remained seated peacefully at the designated location and attempted to convey their demands to the government. Through the silent fast, they expressed their dissent and concerns. During this time, there was no commotion, and the entire event was conducted in a disciplined manner.
The silent fast concluded around 1:00 PM. During the event, the protesters also submitted a memorandum addressed to the President regarding their demands. The memorandum highlights various issues related to the UGC and the concerns of the Savarna community.
Local administration and security agencies remained vigilant during this period. The protesters chose this day to voice their demands peacefully, which was in line with Gandhian values. Participants stated that they are serious about their demands and expect appropriate action from the government.
The primary objective of this protest was to demand changes in UGC policies. Representatives of the Savarna community stated that they have been raising their concerns for a long time. By submitting the memorandum to the President, they have attempted to escalate their message to the highest level.
People from various parts of Greater Noida arrived to participate in the silent fast. The protesters emphasized that they believe in expressing their views peacefully. After the conclusion of the event, everyone departed for their destinations in a peaceful manner.
This incident has sparked discussions at the local level. The administration will now study the demands mentioned in the memorandum. This move by the Savarna community is being viewed as an effort to register their protest in a democratic manner.