Children's Peace Rally in Kolkata: India in Solidarity with Palestine - A Report
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In a powerful show of solidarity, approximately 600 individuals, including more than 400 children aged 4 and above, gathered at Park Circus on the cool Sunday morning of December 24th, 2023 . The air resonated with a shared commitment to advocate for innocent lives affected by the ongoing conflict in Israel. The rally, which stretched 2 kilometres from Park Circus, had enthusiastic participants carrying placards with messages of solidarity with Palestine and a fervent appeal for an immediate ceasefire. Children dressed in costumes depicting wounded survivors of Gaza carried props symbolising the shrouded corpses of innocent children, a stark visual representation of the conflict's devastating toll. The flying flags of both Palestine and India signify India's unwavering support during these difficult times. Banners demanding a boycott of Israeli products were raised, emphasizing the collective appeal to weaken economic support under constant bombing. One notable moment during th...