160 academics, artists, activists call for Umar Khalid’s release

‘Release Umar Khalid, Anti-CAA Activists’: 160 Academics, Activists, Filmmakers Sign Letter

Khalid completes 1600 days in prison on January 30, 2025, which coincides with the 77th death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the statement points out.

On Umar Khalid's 1600th Day In Tihar, Activists, Actors And Artists Call For His Release

As Umar marks his 1600th day in Tihar Jail, around 160 activists, actors and artists have signed a letter calling for the release of Umar Khalid and all equal citizenship activists.

160 academics, artists, activists call for Umar Khalid’s release

The former student activist has spent 1,600 days in Delhi’s Tihar jail as of Thursday.

Eminent writers, filmmakers and activists seek release of Umar Khalid, others

New Delhi: Over 150 eminent writers, filmmakers and activists, including Amitav Gosh, Naseeruddin Shah and Rajmohan Gandhi have demanded the release of student activist Umar Khalid and other anti-CAA (Citizenship Amendment Act) activists. According to Kashmir Media Service, Umar Khalid has been in prison since his arrest in 2020. The filmmakers and activists in a joint statement said, “Umar Khalid and many others like him are in prison charged u…

Umar Khalid's 1600 days in jail: 160 academics, activists, filmmakers seek release

Guwahati: A total of 160 academics, filmmakers, actors, and activists, including Amitav Ghosh, Naseeruddin Shah, Romila Thapar, Jayati Ghosh, Harsh Mander, and Christophe Jaffrelot, have called for the release of Umar Khalid and others imprisoned for protesting against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA). In a statement they highlights the grim milestone of Khalid’s 1600 days […] The post Umar Khalid’s 1600 days in jail: 160 academics, activis…

Eminent Writers, Filmmakers and Activists Seek Release of Umar Khalid and Others - Clarion India

Amitav Gosh, Naseeruddin Shah and Rajmohan Gandhi among over 150 personalities to issue a joint statement in this regard Team Clarion NEW DELHI — Over 150 eminent writers, filmmakers and activists including Amitav Gosh, Naseeruddin Shah, Rajmohan Gandhi and others on Thursday demanded the release of student activist Umar Khalid and other anti-CAA (Citizenship Amendment Act) activists. “Umar and many others like him are in prison charged under th…