India: Media Outlets Report on Symposium, March, and Candlelight Vigil Exposing the Persecution in China

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India: Media Outlets Report on Symposium, March, and Candlelight Vigil Exposing the Persecution in China

Aug. 17, 2024 | By a Falun Dafa practitioner in India

(Minghui.org) Falun Dafa practitioners from India and surrounding countries held a march and candlelight vigil in Surat, Gujrat, on July 27, 2024, to protest the persecution in China. They introduced Falun Dafa (also known as Falun Gong) and exposed the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) persecution. The activities followed a symposium earlier that day, and many media outlets reported on the events.

Police Officers and Community Witness March

Practitioners peacefully marched from Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT) Circle on July 27 at 5:30 p.m. This was followed by a candlelight vigil that evening to commemorate their fellow practitioners who were killed in the persecution in China.

Practitioners held a march in Surat, Gujrat on July 27.

Practitioners demonstrate the Falun Dafa exercises as they march.

Distributing fliers

During the three-kilometer-long (almost two miles) march, practitioners demonstrated the Falun Dafa exercises and held signs that read: “Falun Dafa Teaches Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance,” “Stop Murder for Organs,” and “Stop the Persecution of Falun Dafa.” They also handed out flyers to passersby.

Many people read the materials and display boards and took photos, and some asked where the nearest practice sites were.

Police officers on duty to guide the march were shocked to learn about the ongoing persecution. They were happy to take information about Falun Dafa and the CCP’s ongoing brutality in China. After learning the facts, one policeman said, “This practice is exactly what we need in today’s world!”

Candlelight Vigil in Memory of Practitioners Persecuted to Death

Around 7:00 p.m. that evening, practitioners held a candlelight vigil at Rahul Raj Mall in memory of practitioners in China who lost their lives to the CCP’s 25-year-long persecution.

Practitioners held a candlelight vigil at Rahul Raj Mall, Surat, Gujrat.

Group practice

Aneel Hegde (center) participated in the candlelight vigil.

Aneel Hegde, a former member of Parliament, participated in the peaceful march and the candlelight vigil to show his support for practitioners.

Local Media Outlets Cover the Event

Practitioners also held a symposium that day. These events drew the attention of regional and local media outlets, and they reported on the activities.

Report in the Sandesh News Gujrat

The leading newspaper in the state of Gujarat, Sandesh News Gujrat, published an article on July 28 about the symposium.

Aman ke Sipahi

Aman ke Sipahi, a Hindi newspaper in Uttar Pradesh, published an article on July 31 titled: “Citizens of Surat expressed concern over the persecution of Falun Dafa practitioners in China. Falun Dafa freely practiced around the world but was persecuted in China.”

Bahujan Saurabh

Marathi-language newspaper Bahujan Saurabh published an article on August 1 in regard to the symposium held in Surat.

Social Report

Social Report, a Kanpur city newspaper, published an article on how Surat residents expressed concern over the persecution of Falun Dafa practitioners in China.

Other outlets that reported on the practitioners’ event included The Sangharsh News, Prakhar Vikas, Prakash, Marina Sandesh, Laatsaab, News of Fatehpur, Surag Bureau, Anandi Mail, A M news, UP Plus, Kalam Meri Pehchan, Aap ki Ummid, and Narayani News.