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Thousands Rally in J-K, Ladakh on Youm-e-Quds in Solidarity with Palestine, Iran

Thousands gathered in Budgam, Jammu and Kashmir, and Leh, Ladakh, for peaceful rallies on Youm-e-Quds to express solidarity with Palestine and Iran. Simultaneously, a protest in Lucknow was led by Shia cleric Kalbe Jawad Naqvi, who criticized the US and called for India to condemn its actions more strongly. The protests follow the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a joint US-Israel military strike on February 28. Youm-e-Quds, established by Ruhollah Khomeini in 1979, is an annual day of support for Palestine and opposition to Israeli occupation.

Key Points: Youm-e-Quds Rallies in Budgam, Leh Show Support for Palestine, Iran

  • Protests in Budgam & Leh on Youm-e-Quds
  • Solidarity with Palestine & Iran
  • Condemnation of US-Israel strike killing Khamenei
  • Shia cleric Kalbe Jawad Naqvi leads Lucknow protest
  • Calls for India to take stronger stand
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Thousands protest in J-K's Budgam, Ladakh on 'Youm-e-Quds', expressing solidarity with Palestinians and Iranians

Large protests in Budgam, Leh, and Lucknow mark Youm-e-Quds, condemning US-Israel actions and expressing solidarity with Palestine and Iran.

"Iran is totally defenceless; America is dropping bombs on it and attacking the public. - Kalbe Jawad Naqvi"

Budgam, March 13

Thousands of people gathered in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam and Leh, Ladakh, on the occasion of 'Youm-e-Quds' on Friday and participated in a large protest march expressing solidarity with the people of Palestine and Iran.

A large congregation assembled at Markazi Imambara Budgam, following which people took out a peaceful rally and marched towards Main Chowk Budgam.

Simultaneously, in Leh, Ladakh, thousands joined a similar demonstration to protest the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in Israeli and US strikes on February 28.

Participants said the rally was organised to mark Youm-e-Quds, reiterating their support for Palestine and Iran and condemning actions against the leadership of the Islamic world.

Furthermore, thousands of people also gathered in Tehran, Iran, on 'Youm-e-Quds' and held a protest march over the death of Khamenei.

According to Al Jazeera, Al-Quds Day is an annual international day to express support for Palestine and oppose the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories. Large rallies are held, usually beginning after the communal Friday prayers.

Iran's first supreme leader, Ruhollah Khomeini, established Quds Day in 1979 shortly after the Iranian Revolution to show solidarity with Palestinians and reject Israeli occupation of East Jerusalem. It has since become a symbol of resistance, as per Al Jazeera.

Earlier in the day, a protest was held at the Bara Imambara in Lucknow on Friday, where people gathered after Jumma prayers. The protest was led by Shia cleric Kalbe Jawad Naqvi, who criticised the United States and called for stronger condemnation of its actions over the ongoing conflict involving Iran.

Speaking to ANI, Kalbe Jawad Naqvi said, "...Iran is totally defenceless; America is dropping bombs on it and attacking the public. This is a matter of great shame that our country is not condemning it. Our country has adopted such a bad attitude towards Iran, and Iranians are showing mercy towards us. They have given permission to India to bring its oil ships... America should be stopped from attacking. Otherwise, the whole world should boycott America and Israel."

He further said that India should take a stronger stand internationally and support Iran.

This comes amid escalating tensions in West Asia after a joint US-Israel military strike on February 28 on Iranian territory resulted in the death of its Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other senior figures, prompting a fierce response from Tehran. In retaliation, Iran launched waves of drone and missile attacks across multiple Arab countries as the conflict continues.

- ANI

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Priya S
It's heartening to see people standing for justice globally. The Palestinian cause resonates with many Indians who understand the pain of occupation. However, as Indians, our primary solidarity should be with our own nation's unity and development. We have enough internal challenges to focus on.
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Aman W
The cleric's statement about India's attitude towards Iran needs reflection. We have historic ties with Iran, and they've been crucial for our energy security. A pragmatic foreign policy is needed, not emotional reactions. 🇮🇳
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Sarah B
As an observer living in India, I find the scale of these protests remarkable. It shows how interconnected global issues are. But I worry about the regional implications - West Asian conflicts have direct impacts on India through oil prices and diaspora safety.
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Vikram M
India has always stood for peace and dialogue. We should continue that tradition. Military solutions rarely work in the long term. The government is walking a diplomatic tightrope, and we should trust their calibrated approach. Jai Hind!
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Kavya N
The right to peaceful protest is fundamental. What matters is that these were peaceful rallies. The images of solidarity from Budgam to Leh show that people care about global justice. But let's not forget the suffering of ordinary people caught in these conflicts - that's the real tragedy.

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