The fact that the power of people is the greatest weapon was proved once again when the Government was forced to drop the wrongful charges of sedition against cartoonist Aseem Trivedi following massive protests across India. Since he is no longer charged of sedition, Trivedi agreed to take bail today (September 12).
The scenes were unbelievable outside Arthur Road Jail. A large crowd waiting anxiously for Trivedi to come out. Finally, when he did walk out of the main gate of the jail, a little after 1pm, he received a heroic welcome.
Amit Katarnaware, who had filed the sedition charge against Trivedi, has no place to hide his face now! I am using such words against Katarnaware because he also tried to communalize the issue by giving it a religious and a castiest angle, just like our vote-hungry politicians.
Have a look at the pictures after Aseem’s release: –
People waiting for Aseem to come out of the Arthur Road Jail
Aseem’s friends and wellwishers waiting for his release
He is out now! An admirer trying to offer garland to Aseem
Aseem addressing the crowd
Mayank Gandhi addressing the crowd
Aseem speaking to his supporters and the media, highlighting the fact that the war is not over yet!