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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday (Jul 16) slammed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the alleged harassment of Bengali-speaking people. While addressing a protest rally in Kolkata, Banerjee took aim at the BJP-ruled, claiming that people were being harassed based on language, identity, and political bias. The chief minister was speaking at a protest march, where thousands of people joined.&nbsp;“The BJP calls all Bengali-speaking people Bangladeshi Rohingyas,” Banerjee said. “If someone speaks Bengali, you think you can call them Bangladeshi-Rohingya?... Bangladeshis are in Bangladesh, and Rohingyas live in Myanmar. What do we have here? Just West Bengal citizens. They have ID cards, Aadhar Cards, and PAN Cards. They work outside of West Bengal because they have skills…”&nbsp;She further said, “Is West Bengal not in India? Is it not a part of the country? There are many states where only one language is spoken. This does not mean that those people must be jailed... When Hindi speakers were ousted from Maharashtra, we were the first to raise a voice... We respect all the people from different states who live here, whether they are labourers, businessmen, shopkeepers, hawkers, or employees. We will never attack them because they are a part of us and our country. We love them. We respect every language.”&nbsp;She also alleged that the names of Bengali voters are being removed from the states. “They are removing names as the elections approach. There is the Election Commission, and we respect it. But if someone works for the BJP, then we will not let it go. They removed 30.5 lakh voters in Bihar. This is how they won in Maharashtra and Delhi. They are planning the same for Bihar. They want to do the same in Bengal, but we will fight inch by inch.”&nbsp;<h2>Why are protests being held in West Bengal?</h2>&nbsp;Ahead of the assembly election in West Bengal, which is expected to be held in March-April 2026, Trinamool Congress (TMC) is holding protest rallies over alleged systematic discrimination and attempts to brand Bengali speakers as “illegal immigrants”. This comes after a series of incidents recently, including the detention of migrant workers in Odisha, eviction drives in Delhi, and a notice issued to a farmer in Cooch Behar by a foreigners’ tribunal in Assam.&nbsp;The 3-km-long route began at the College Square in central Kolkata around 1:45 pm and will terminate at Dorina Crossing in Dharmatala. Nearly 1,500 police personnel have been deployed to guard the barricaded pavements and adjacent buildings. The traffic was diverted along multiple arterial roads in the central parts due to the march.&nbsp;The protests in West Bengal are being held ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled visit to West Bengal on July 18. Similar demonstrations were held by the TMC in the district headquarters towns across the state.

Ahead of the assembly election in West Bengal, which is expected to be held in March-April 2026, Trinamool Congress (TMC) is holding protest rallies over alleged systematic discrimination and attempts to brand Bengali speakers as “illegal immigrants”.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday (Jul 16) slammed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the alleged harassment of Bengali-speaking people. While addressing a protest rally in Kolkata, Banerjee took aim at the BJP-ruled, claiming that people were being harassed based on language, identity, and political bias. The chief minister was speaking at a protest march, where thousands of people joined. “The BJP calls all Bengali-speaking people Bangladeshi Rohingyas,” Banerjee said. “If someone speaks Bengali, you think you can call them Bangladeshi-Rohingya?... Bangladeshis are in Bangladesh, and Rohingyas live in Myanmar. What do we have here? Just West Bengal citizens. They have ID cards, Aadhar Cards, and PAN Cards. They work outside of West Bengal because they have skills…” She further said, “Is West Bengal not in India? Is it not a part of the country? There are many states where only one language is spoken. This does not mean that those people must be jailed... When Hindi speakers were ousted from Maharashtra, we were the first to raise a voice... We respect all the people from different states who live here, whether they are labourers, businessmen, shopkeepers, hawkers, or employees. We will never attack them because they are a part of us and our country. We love them. We respect every language.” She also alleged that the names of Bengali voters are being removed from the states. “They are removing names as the elections approach. There is the Election Commission, and we respect it. But if someone works for the BJP, then we will not let it go. They removed 30.5 lakh voters in Bihar. This is how they won in Maharashtra and Delhi. They are planning the same for Bihar. They want to do the same in Bengal, but we will fight inch by inch.” Why are protests being held in West Bengal? Ahead of the assembly election in West Bengal, which is expected to be held in March-April 2026, Trinamool Congress (TMC) is holding protest rallies over alleged systematic discrimination and attempts to brand Bengali speakers as “illegal immigrants”. This comes after a series of incidents recently, including the detention of migrant workers in Odisha, eviction drives in Delhi, and a notice issued to a farmer in Cooch Behar by a foreigners’ tribunal in Assam. The 3-km-long route began at the College Square in central Kolkata around 1:45 pm and will terminate at Dorina Crossing in Dharmatala. Nearly 1,500 police personnel have been deployed to guard the barricaded pavements and adjacent buildings. The traffic was diverted along multiple arterial roads in the central parts due to the march. The protests in West Bengal are being held ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled visit to West Bengal on July 18. Similar demonstrations were held by the TMC in the district headquarters towns across the state.

Ahead of the assembly election in West Bengal, which is expected to be held in March-April 2026, Trinamool Congress (TMC) is holding protest rallies over alleged systematic discrimination and attempts to brand Bengali speakers as “illegal immigrants”.

‘Is West Bengal not in India?’ Mamata Banerjee slams BJP at protest rally ahead of PM Modi’s visit to state

As massive protests took place in Camarillo, California, a protester pulled a gun at the ICE agents, which led to a heated situation. According to the video footage, people began surrounding a federal vehicle and started filming it. Following this, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has been offering a $50,000 reward for those who finds the person who appeared to fire a pistol at the agent.The protests which took place on Thursday near Los Angeles, during which the federal immigration agents also used tear gas against protesters.US Attorney Bill Essayli, the top federal prosecutor for the Central District of California based in Los Angeles announced the $50,000 reward on Thursday night.In a post on X, he shared footage from ABC affiliate KABC of Los Angeles, showing a man in a black T-shit pointing a handgun at the agent during the protest.<h2>Watch Video Here:&nbsp;</h2>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">FBI has issued a $50,000 award for information leading to the conviction of an Unknown Subject who appeared to fire a pistol at Federal Law Enforcement Officers near Camarillo. The shooting occurred on 7/10/25 at approximately 2:26pm on Laguna Rd between Wood Rd and Las Posas Rd.… <a href="https://t.co/XG94sTQEVR">pic.twitter.com/XG94sTQEVR</a>&mdash; U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli (@USAttyEssayli) <a href="https://twitter.com/USAttyEssayli/status/1943522825194868753?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 11, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The FBI has issued a $50,000 award for information leading to the conviction of an Unknown Subject who appeared to fire a pistol at Federal Law Enforcement Officers near Camarillo. The shooting occurred on 7/10/25 at approximately 2:26 pm on Laguna Rd between Wood Rd and Las Posas Rd," the post read.&nbsp; Essayli also shared the FBI contact details with his post on X, "Call 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324)"The ICE alongside Border Patrol and US Customs and Border Protection, executed a large-scale immigration enforcement operation on several farms along Laguna Road near Camarillo, Ventura County, California on Thursday.US Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott said that the farm was a marijuana grow, and that 10 juveniles who are in the country without authorisation were found there."It’s now under investigation for child labor violations," Scott said.Meanwhile, California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat shared a video on X, showing tear gas being used during the protest while children run to save themselves.US Rep. Julia Brownley, also a Democrat, stressed that there has been a lack of transparency, adding that these militarised raids are not routine immigration enforcement."They are part of a deliberate, disruptive, and ongoing campaign of cruelty that is an unacceptable assault on our way of life," she said in a statement. "ICE should be focused on individuals who pose real threats to public safety, not carrying out broad sweeps that destabilize entire communities."

US Attorney Bill Essayli, the top federal prosecutor for the Central District of California based in Los Angeles announced the $50,000 reward on Thursday night. In a post on X, he shared footage, showing a man in a black T-shit pointing a handgun at the agent during the protest.

As massive protests took place in Camarillo, California, a protester pulled a gun at the ICE agents, which led to a heated situation. According to the video footage, people began surrounding a federal vehicle and started filming it. Following this, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has been offering a $50,000 reward for those who finds the person who appeared to fire a pistol at the agent. The protests which took place on Thursday near Los Angeles, during which the federal immigration agents also used tear gas against protesters. US Attorney Bill Essayli, the top federal prosecutor for the Central District of California based in Los Angeles announced the $50,000 reward on Thursday night. In a post on X, he shared footage from ABC affiliate KABC of Los Angeles, showing a man in a black T-shit pointing a handgun at the agent during the protest. Watch Video Here:

US Attorney Bill Essayli, the top federal prosecutor for the Central District of California based in Los Angeles announced the $50,000 reward on Thursday night. In a post on X, he shared footage, showing a man in a black T-shit pointing a handgun at the agent during the protest.

'$50,000 bounty': FBI offers reward for info on person who 'appeared to fire a gun' at ICE agents - WATCH video

Pakistan's Army Chief, General Syed Asim Munir, who is currently in the US on an official visit, was slammed by a group of protesters who called him a "mass murderer" and &nbsp;a "dictator".In a viral video, the protesters were seen heckling Munir, as he arrived at a hotel in Washington.Pakistani nationals and people of Pakistani diaspora in the US gathered near the hotel to protest and call for the restoration of what they described as "unfettered democracy" in Pakistan."Asim Munir, you are a coward", “shame on you, mass murderer" and “shame on you, dictator", people were seen chanting these slogans as his car arrived at the hotel.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">WATCH: Failed Asim Munir gets humiliated by the Pakistani Diaspora during his trip to USA. He was called &#39;Murderer of Pakistanis&#39;. <a href="https://t.co/NSRKywNuh3">pic.twitter.com/NSRKywNuh3</a>&mdash; Sensei Kraken Zero (@YearOfTheKraken) <a href="https://twitter.com/YearOfTheKraken/status/1934881017539833932?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 17, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/pakistan/pakistan-former-pm-imran-khan-explosive-allegations-on-asim-munir-over-bushra-bibi-s-incarceration-1749005087878">Also read: 'When I removed him as DG ISI…': Imran Khan's explosive allegations on Asim Munir over incarceration of his first wife Bushra Bibi</a>&nbsp;The authorities tried to stop them from entering the premises.A man, showing a screen with the slogan "mass murderer", said, "We are here to welcome Asim Munir. This is Washington's Four Seasons hotel. This is telling him what he has done to Pakistan.""People are here to hunt you", he said in the video. However, the video cannot be verified."Shame, shame on you. Free Pakistan. Civilian supremacy in Pakistan. Shame on you, b*****d," the man added.In another video, a mobile electronic billboard can also be seen parked near the building, with slogans on it of, "Asim Munir, mass murderer" and “democracy dies when guns speak.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><a href="https://t.co/poIqJuGdnv">pic.twitter.com/poIqJuGdnv</a> Asim Munir has fallen into the hands of Pakistanis in America—exposed as the dictator, traitor, and butcher of his own people that he truly is!&quot; From Pakistan <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/11YearsofInjustice?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#11YearsofInjustice</a> Trump and Israel&mdash; ⁱᴵⁿˢᵃᶠ فکر (@shaoooohoor) <a href="https://twitter.com/shaoooohoor/status/1934843199496810778?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 17, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/pakistan/asim-munir-visiting-us-fears-of-protests-hover-pti-denies-making-any-call-for-demonstration-1749659153921">Also read: Asim Munir visiting US? Fears of protests hover; PTI denies making any call for demonstration</a><h2>Munir's US visit</h2>Munir arrived in the US on Sunday for a five-day visit, aimed at strengthening military and strategic ties with the US.Asim Munir was recently promoted to the rank of Field Marshal, days after the Pakistan military suffered huge losses in its conflict with India after Operation Sindoor.

Pakistani nationals and people of Pakistani diaspora in the US gathered near the hotel to protest and call for the restoration of what they described as "unfettered democracy" in Pakistan.

Pakistan's Army Chief, General Syed Asim Munir, who is currently in the US on an official visit, was slammed by a group of protesters who called him a "mass murderer" and a "dictator". In a viral video, the protesters were seen heckling Munir, as he arrived at a hotel in Washington. Pakistani nationals and people of Pakistani diaspora in the US gathered near the hotel to protest and call for the restoration of what they described as "unfettered democracy" in Pakistan. "Asim Munir, you are a coward", “shame on you, mass murderer" and “shame on you, dictator", people were seen chanting these slogans as his car arrived at the hotel.

Pakistani nationals and people of Pakistani diaspora in the US gathered near the hotel to protest and call for the restoration of what they described as "unfettered democracy" in Pakistan.

'Mass murderer, dictator, b***ard': Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir heckled by protesters in US - WATCH

A New Zealand parliamentary committee has recommended the unprecedented suspensions of three Māori lawmakers for performing a protest haka in the debating chamber last year.

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High drama unfolded in Islamabad as Pakistan security personnel clashed with protesters attempting to breach the Indian High Commission. The protesters, who raised anti-India slogans, were stopped by security forces who rushed to the scene to prevent them from entering the premises. This incident comes after India's actions against Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack.

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A Tesla car was destroyed in central London during a dramatic protest against Elon Musk, organized by the group "Everyone Hates Elon." The protest targeted Musk's alleged ties to Donald Trump. Watch to know more!

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Several thousand protesters blocked major thoroughfares and three bridges in the center of Hungary’s capital on Tuesday in opposition to a recent law that effectively bans LGBTQ+ Pride events and restricts Hungarians’ right to assembly.

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Protests continue to grip Pakistan’s Balochistan province as BNP leader Akhtar Mengal refuses to end demonstrations demanding the release of Mahrang Baloch. Authorities have blocked key entry points into Quetta, while the BNP prepares for a long march to the city. The unrest follows a series of attacks by Baloch separatists, escalating tensions in the region.

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Amid the nationwide protest against US President Donald Trump and his top advisor Elon Musk, a protester dressed as a Pok&eacute;mon character Pikachu stole the limelight in Washington DC, who quickly went viral on social media.
<h2>Pikachu protester goes viral</h2>
In a video shared on X, a protester can be seen in a giant Pikachu costume at the demonstrations in Washington DC.
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Just a few days earlier, a protester wearing a Pikachu costume in Turkey was spotted running from the riot police amid demonstrations over the arrest of opposition leader Ekrem Imamoglu. Some users also shared the video of the incident.
Several people commented on the video saying things like, &ldquo;How did Pikachu get from Turkey to the US in such a short time?&rdquo;
&ldquo;You know there is trouble when Pikachu comes out,&rdquo; a user joked. Another said, &ldquo;Let's go Pickachu!!!!&rdquo;
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An X user noted, &ldquo;Since no one is chasing, there&rsquo;s no need for Pikachu to run away&hellip;&rdquo;
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GIANT PIKACHU spotted at anti-Trump protest in Washington DC. <a href="https://t.co/iUcyiQpLTF">pic.twitter.com/iUcyiQpLTF</a>
&mdash; Ford Fischer (@FordFischer) <a href="https://twitter.com/FordFischer/status/1908571130946048433?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 5, 2025</a></blockquote>
&ldquo;That's why these things can't be taken seriously,&rdquo; a person wrote. While one said, &ldquo;Not a Costume, but a Shield: Street Strategy Masked with Pop Culture.&rdquo;
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<h2>&lsquo;Hands Off&rsquo; protests</h2>
Thousands of people across the United States have flocked to the streets, with posters and chanting slogans in &lsquo;Hands Off&rsquo; demonstrations. The protests are organised by over 150 advocacy groups, including civil rights organisations, labour unions, LGBTQ advocates, veterans and election activists in more than 1,200 locations across the country. The rallies appeared peaceful, and no arrests were immediately reported.
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The demonstrators are condemning the alleged &lsquo;authoritarian overreach and billionaire-backed agenda&rsquo; of Trump and Musk. The movement calls for the Trump administration, including Musk, to take their &ldquo;hands off&rdquo; of social security, federal jobs, Medicaid and more.
According to the organisers, over 500,000 people have participated in the demonstrations in Washington DC, Florida and other regions, reported The Guardian.
(With inputs from agencies)

World | Trending | Thousands of people across the United States have flocked to the streets, with posters and chanting slogans in ‘Hands off’ demonstrations.

Amid the nationwide protest against US President Donald Trump and his top advisor Elon Musk, a protester dressed as a Pokémon character Pikachu stole the limelight in Washington DC, who quickly went viral on social media. Pikachu protester goes viral In a video shared on X, a protester can be seen in a giant Pikachu costume at the demonstrations in Washington DC. Also read | Anti-Trump demonstrations: What led to 'Hands Off!' protests across US? Just a few days earlier, a protester wearing a Pikachu costume in Turkey was spotted running from the riot police amid demonstrations over the arrest of opposition leader Ekrem Imamoglu. Some users also shared the video of the incident. Several people commented on the video saying things like, “How did Pikachu get from Turkey to the US in such a short time?” “You know there is trouble when Pikachu comes out,” a user joked. Another said, “Let's go Pickachu!!!!” Also read | WATCH | Musk seen ‘jamming’ on live stream as thousands protest against him and Trump An X user noted, “Since no one is chasing, there’s no need for Pikachu to run away…” GIANT PIKACHU spotted at anti-Trump protest in Washington DC. pic.twitter.com/iUcyiQpLTF — Ford Fischer (@FordFischer) April 5, 2025 “That's why these things can't be taken seriously,” a person wrote. While one said, “Not a Costume, but a Shield: Street Strategy Masked with Pop Culture.” Also read | 'Shame on you Trump': Americans gather for 'Hands Off' protest against US president, Musk; say 'don't be DOGE BAG' ‘Hands Off’ protests Thousands of people across the United States have flocked to the streets, with posters and chanting slogans in ‘Hands Off’ demonstrations. The protests are organised by over 150 advocacy groups, including civil rights organisations, labour unions, LGBTQ advocates, veterans and election activists in more than 1,200 locations across the country. The rallies appeared peaceful, and no arrests were immediately reported. Also read | 'Hands Off' protests: Anti-Trump demonstrations to be held across US tomorrow | Everything you need to know The demonstrators are condemning the alleged ‘authoritarian overreach and billionaire-backed agenda’ of Trump and Musk. The movement calls for the Trump administration, including Musk, to take their “hands off” of social security, federal jobs, Medicaid and more. According to the organisers, over 500,000 people have participated in the demonstrations in Washington DC, Florida and other regions, reported The Guardian. (With inputs from agencies)

WATCH | Giant Pikachu steals the show at anti-Trump ‘Hands Off’ protest in Washington DC

Thousands of protesters have gathered various cities across the US, as "Hands Off protest" begin on Saturday (April 5), demonstrating against President Donald Trump and his closest ally Elon Musk.&nbsp;
Protesters gathered in Boston, Massachusetts to stand against the Trump administration's policies and Elon Musk.&nbsp;
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HAPPENING NOW: Thousands of protesters have gathered in Boston, MA for the worldwide "Hands Off!" protests against Elon Musk and Donald Trump 👇🏻<a href="https://t.co/jUBVJu1nak">pic.twitter.com/jUBVJu1nak</a>
&mdash; Marco Foster (@MarcoFoster_) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarcoFoster_/status/1908535169016791079?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 5, 2025</a></blockquote>
Meanwhile, Jamie Raskin, Democratic representative of Maryland addressed the crowd in Washington DC, calling out Trump, saying "Hands off Canada, that&rsquo;s an independent country. Hands off Panama, that&rsquo;s an independent country. Statehood for Washington, DC!&rdquo;
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&ldquo;We&rsquo;ve got the right to protest for what is right without being arrested, deported or fired. We have the right to read the books we want, including 1984 and The Handmaid&rsquo;s Tale&hellip; We&rsquo;ve even got the right to call the president deranged from crashing our economy, destroying $6 trillion of wealth and turning our 401Ks into 201Ks and the press has the right to call the Gulf of Mexico, the Gulf of Mexico.&rdquo;
One of the protesters was carrying a placard saying, Elon don't be a DOGE BAG', signalling Musk's work heading DOGE.&nbsp;
The predominantly white protestors were chanting, &ldquo;Hey hey, ho ho, Trump and Musk have got to go." These protesters hoisted a variety of colorful placards that left little doubt about where they stand on the topic of Donald Trump.
&ldquo;I did not elect Elon Musk," some said, while others emphasised the protestors&rsquo; anxieties about the future of democracy in the US.&nbsp;
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&ldquo;Hands off democracy,&rdquo; declared one placard. &ldquo;Stop being Putin&rsquo;s puppet,&rdquo; enjoined another.
&ldquo;This is an assault on our democracy, on our economy, on our civil rights,&rdquo; said Jennifer Heit, a 64-year-old editor and resident of Plantation who toted a poster that read, &ldquo;USA: No to King or Oligarchy.&rdquo;
"Hands Off" is a "national day of action" that will bring members of Congress, community leaders and "everyday people" together to call on President Trump and his advisor Elon Musk to take their hands off the programs that the middle class and working families rely on.&nbsp;
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More than 1,100 rallies, visibility events and meetings were scheduled in all 50 states as of Wednesday.&nbsp;
The protests are being organised by advocacy groups, including Third Act - an environmental group led by environmentalist and author Bill McKibben, Reproductive Freedom for All, and the 50501 Movement.&nbsp;
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: “I did not elect Elon Musk," some protesters said, while others emphasised the protestors’ anxieties about the future of democracy in the US.

Thousands of protesters have gathered various cities across the US, as "Hands Off protest" begin on Saturday (April 5), demonstrating against President Donald Trump and his closest ally Elon Musk. Protesters gathered in Boston, Massachusetts to stand against the Trump administration's policies and Elon Musk. HAPPENING NOW: Thousands of protesters have gathered in Boston, MA for the worldwide "Hands Off!" protests against Elon Musk and Donald Trump 👇🏻pic.twitter.com/jUBVJu1nak — Marco Foster (@MarcoFoster_) April 5, 2025 Meanwhile, Jamie Raskin, Democratic representative of Maryland addressed the crowd in Washington DC, calling out Trump, saying "Hands off Canada, that’s an independent country. Hands off Panama, that’s an independent country. Statehood for Washington, DC!” Also read: 'Hands Off' protests: Anti-Trump demonstrations to be held across US tomorrow | Everything you need to know “We’ve got the right to protest for what is right without being arrested, deported or fired. We have the right to read the books we want, including 1984 and The Handmaid’s Tale… We’ve even got the right to call the president deranged from crashing our economy, destroying $6 trillion of wealth and turning our 401Ks into 201Ks and the press has the right to call the Gulf of Mexico, the Gulf of Mexico.” One of the protesters was carrying a placard saying, Elon don't be a DOGE BAG', signalling Musk's work heading DOGE. The predominantly white protestors were chanting, “Hey hey, ho ho, Trump and Musk have got to go." These protesters hoisted a variety of colorful placards that left little doubt about where they stand on the topic of Donald Trump. “I did not elect Elon Musk," some said, while others emphasised the protestors’ anxieties about the future of democracy in the US. Also read: ‘Blame China’s AI, not Trump’: US Treasury Secretary claims DeepSeek responsible for tanking stock market, not tariffs “Hands off democracy,” declared one placard. “Stop being Putin’s puppet,” enjoined another. “This is an assault on our democracy, on our economy, on our civil rights,” said Jennifer Heit, a 64-year-old editor and resident of Plantation who toted a poster that read, “USA: No to King or Oligarchy.” "Hands Off" is a "national day of action" that will bring members of Congress, community leaders and "everyday people" together to call on President Trump and his advisor Elon Musk to take their hands off the programs that the middle class and working families rely on. Also read: 'China has been hit much harder': Trump downplays Beijing's retaliatory tariffs but admits trade war 'won’t be easy' More than 1,100 rallies, visibility events and meetings were scheduled in all 50 states as of Wednesday. The protests are being organised by advocacy groups, including Third Act - an environmental group led by environmentalist and author Bill McKibben, Reproductive Freedom for All, and the 50501 Movement. Also read: 'Can’t stomach Trump’s absurd tariff math': US treasury secretary 'looking for exit door' after tariffs ruin his credibility (With inputs from agencies)

'Shame on you Trump': Americans gather for 'Hands Off' protest against US president, Musk; say 'don't be DOGE BAG'

On April 5, hundreds of "Hands Off" protests will be held across the US, aiming at sending a message to President Donald Trump and his "billionaire buddy" Elon Musk.&nbsp;
The protests have been planned for over 1000 cities and towns across the nation, against Trump.&nbsp;
The protests are being organised by advocacy groups, including Third Act - an environmental group led by environmentalist and author Bill McKibben, Reproductive Freedom for All, and the 50501 Movement.&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-ousts-nsa-director-nsa-chief-tim-haugh-laura-loomer-8926023">&lsquo;Makes us less safe': Trump ousts NSA chief Tim Haugh for 'no reason' after Loomer meeting amid 'loyalty purge'</a>
<h2>What is the Hands-Off protest?&nbsp;</h2>
"Hands Off" is a "national day of action" that will bring members of Congress, community leaders and "everyday people" together to call on President Trump and his advisor Elon Musk to take their hands off the programs that the middle class and working families rely on.&nbsp;
"With Trump and congressional Republicans doubling down on their agenda to gut essential services, everyday Americans are sending a clear message: Take your hands off our healthcare, our Social Security, our civil rights, our freedom, and our education," according to a statement from national organisers.
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-ukraine-marco-rubio-putin-russia-ceasefire-8926410">'Trump not interested in delay tactic on Ukraine': Rubio warns Putin, says Russia must &lsquo;decide if it&rsquo;s serious about peace&rsquo;</a>
<h2>Why does it matter?</h2>
Hands Off! is a grassroots movement of people, who, literally as the name suggests, want the Trump administration, including Musk to take their "hands off" of social security, federal jobs, Medicaid and more.&nbsp;
The protests are planned for all 50 states and dozens of communities in Massachusetts and throughout New England.
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trumps-tariffs-billionaires-lost-208-billion-elon-musk-mark-zuckerberg-jeff-bezos-biggest-losers-full-list-here-8926461">Trump tariffs after-effect: Billionaires lost combined $208 billion; Musk, Zuckerberg biggest losers. FULL LIST HERE</a>
<h2>List of cities where it is happening</h2>
<ul>
<li>Montgomery, Alabama: noon at 600 Dexter Ave</li>
<li>Juneau, Alaska: noon at 120 4th St.</li>
<li>Phoenix, Arizona: 10 a.m. at 1700 W. Washington St.</li>
<li>Little Rock, Arkansas: 11 a.m. at 500 Woodlane St.</li>
<li>Sacramento, California: 11 a.m. at 1310 10th St.</li>
<li>Denver, Colorado: noon at 200 E. Colfax Ave.</li>
<li>Hartford, Connecticut: 3 p.m. at 210 Capitol Ave.</li>
<li>Dover, Delaware: noon, details not available</li>
<li>Tallahassee, Florida: noon, 400 S. Monroe St.</li>
<li>Atlanta, Georgia: 12:30 p.m., details not available</li>
<li>Honolulu, Hawaii: noon at 415 S. Beretania St.</li>
<li>Boise, Idaho: 2 p.m. at 150 N. Capitol Blvd.</li>
<li>Springfield, Illinois: noon at 401 S. 2nd St.</li>
<li>Indianapolis, Indiana: noon at 200 W. Washington St.</li>
<li>Des Moines, Iowa: noon at 400 Locust St.</li>
<li>Topeka, Kansas: noon at 300 SW 10th Ave.</li>
<li>Frankfort, Kentucky: 11 a.m. at 700 Capital Ave.</li>
<li>Baton Rouge, Louisiana: 11 a.m. at 900 N. 3rd St.</li>
<li>Augusta, Maine: noon at 111 Sewall St.</li>
<li>Boston, Massachusetts: 11 a.m. at 139 Tremont St.</li>
<li>Lansing, Michigan: noon at 100 N. Capitol Ave.</li>
<li>Saint Paul, Minnesota: noon at 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.</li>
<li>Jefferson City, Missouri: noon at 201 W. Capitol Ave.</li>
<li>Helena, Montana: noon at 1301 E. 6th Ave.</li>
<li>Lincoln, Nebraska: 11 a.m. at 1445 K St.</li>
<li>Carson City, Nevada: noon at 401 S. Carson St.</li>
<li>Concord, New Hampshire: noon at 107 N. Main St.</li>
<li>Trenton, New Jersey: noon at 125 W. State St.</li>
<li>Santa Fe, New Mexico: noon at 490 Old Santa Fe Trail</li>
<li>Albany, New York: 11 a.m. at West Capitol Park, State 85, S. Swan St.</li>
<li>Raleigh, North Carolina: 11 a.m. at 16 W. Jones St.</li>
<li>Bismarck, North Dakota: 4 p.m. at 600 E. Boulevard Ave.</li>
<li>Columbus, Ohio: noon at 1 Capitol Square</li>
<li>Oklahoma City, Oklahoma: noon at 200 N. Walker Ave.</li>
<li>Salem, Oregon: noon at Summer Street Northeast</li>
<li>Harrisburg, Pennsylvania: noon at North 3rd Street and State Street</li>
<li>Providence, Rhode Island: noon at 324 Hope St.</li>
<li>Columbia, South Carolina: 1 p.m. at 1100 Gervais St.</li>
<li>Pierre, South Dakota: noon at 500 E. Capitol Ave.</li>
<li>Nashville, Tennessee: noon at 2500 West End Ave.</li>
<li>Austin, Texas: 2 p.m. at 1100 Congress Ave.</li>
<li>Salt Lake City, Utah: noon at 350 State St.</li>
<li>Montpelier, Vermont: noon at 115 State St.</li>
<li>Richmond, Virginia: 11:30 a.m. at 101 N. 9th St.</li>
<li>Olympia, Washington: 2 p.m. at 416 Sid Snyder Ave. SW</li>
<li>Charleston, West Virginia: noon at 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E.</li>
<li>Madison, Wisconsin: noon at 2 E. Main St.</li>
<li>Cheyenne, Wyoming: details not available</li>
</ul>
While, this week, the US president is scheduled to be in Florida, starting with a MAGA Inc. Candlelight Dinner at his Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach on Friday night.&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hes-too-hot-bill-oreilly-asks-trump-to-move-on-from-his-buddy-elon-musk-says-hes-a-short-timer-8926006">'He's too hot': Bill O'Reilly warns Trump to move on from his 'buddy' Elon Musk, says he's a 'short timer'</a>
(With inputs from agencies)

World: The "hands off" protests are being organised by advocacy groups, including Third Act, Reproductive Freedom for All, and the 50501 Movement.

On April 5, hundreds of "Hands Off" protests will be held across the US, aiming at sending a message to President Donald Trump and his "billionaire buddy" Elon Musk. The protests have been planned for over 1000 cities and towns across the nation, against Trump. The protests are being organised by advocacy groups, including Third Act - an environmental group led by environmentalist and author Bill McKibben, Reproductive Freedom for All, and the 50501 Movement. Also read: ‘Makes us less safe': Trump ousts NSA chief Tim Haugh for 'no reason' after Loomer meeting amid 'loyalty purge' What is the Hands-Off protest? "Hands Off" is a "national day of action" that will bring members of Congress, community leaders and "everyday people" together to call on President Trump and his advisor Elon Musk to take their hands off the programs that the middle class and working families rely on. "With Trump and congressional Republicans doubling down on their agenda to gut essential services, everyday Americans are sending a clear message: Take your hands off our healthcare, our Social Security, our civil rights, our freedom, and our education," according to a statement from national organisers. Also read: 'Trump not interested in delay tactic on Ukraine': Rubio warns Putin, says Russia must ‘decide if it’s serious about peace’ Why does it matter? Hands Off! is a grassroots movement of people, who, literally as the name suggests, want the Trump administration, including Musk to take their "hands off" of social security, federal jobs, Medicaid and more. The protests are planned for all 50 states and dozens of communities in Massachusetts and throughout New England. Also read: Trump tariffs after-effect: Billionaires lost combined $208 billion; Musk, Zuckerberg biggest losers. FULL LIST HERE List of cities where it is happening Montgomery, Alabama: noon at 600 Dexter Ave Juneau, Alaska: noon at 120 4th St. Phoenix, Arizona: 10 a.m. at 1700 W. Washington St. Little Rock, Arkansas: 11 a.m. at 500 Woodlane St. Sacramento, California: 11 a.m. at 1310 10th St. Denver, Colorado: noon at 200 E. Colfax Ave. Hartford, Connecticut: 3 p.m. at 210 Capitol Ave. Dover, Delaware: noon, details not available Tallahassee, Florida: noon, 400 S. Monroe St. Atlanta, Georgia: 12:30 p.m., details not available Honolulu, Hawaii: noon at 415 S. Beretania St. Boise, Idaho: 2 p.m. at 150 N. Capitol Blvd. Springfield, Illinois: noon at 401 S. 2nd St. Indianapolis, Indiana: noon at 200 W. Washington St. Des Moines, Iowa: noon at 400 Locust St. Topeka, Kansas: noon at 300 SW 10th Ave. Frankfort, Kentucky: 11 a.m. at 700 Capital Ave. Baton Rouge, Louisiana: 11 a.m. at 900 N. 3rd St. Augusta, Maine: noon at 111 Sewall St. Boston, Massachusetts: 11 a.m. at 139 Tremont St. Lansing, Michigan: noon at 100 N. Capitol Ave. Saint Paul, Minnesota: noon at 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Jefferson City, Missouri: noon at 201 W. Capitol Ave. Helena, Montana: noon at 1301 E. 6th Ave. Lincoln, Nebraska: 11 a.m. at 1445 K St. Carson City, Nevada: noon at 401 S. Carson St. Concord, New Hampshire: noon at 107 N. Main St. Trenton, New Jersey: noon at 125 W. State St. Santa Fe, New Mexico: noon at 490 Old Santa Fe Trail Albany, New York: 11 a.m. at West Capitol Park, State 85, S. Swan St. Raleigh, North Carolina: 11 a.m. at 16 W. Jones St. Bismarck, North Dakota: 4 p.m. at 600 E. Boulevard Ave. Columbus, Ohio: noon at 1 Capitol Square Oklahoma City, Oklahoma: noon at 200 N. Walker Ave. Salem, Oregon: noon at Summer Street Northeast Harrisburg, Pennsylvania: noon at North 3rd Street and State Street Providence, Rhode Island: noon at 324 Hope St. Columbia, South Carolina: 1 p.m. at 1100 Gervais St. Pierre, South Dakota: noon at 500 E. Capitol Ave. Nashville, Tennessee: noon at 2500 West End Ave. Austin, Texas: 2 p.m. at 1100 Congress Ave. Salt Lake City, Utah: noon at 350 State St. Montpelier, Vermont: noon at 115 State St. Richmond, Virginia: 11:30 a.m. at 101 N. 9th St. Olympia, Washington: 2 p.m. at 416 Sid Snyder Ave. SW Charleston, West Virginia: noon at 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Madison, Wisconsin: noon at 2 E. Main St. Cheyenne, Wyoming: details not available While, this week, the US president is scheduled to be in Florida, starting with a MAGA Inc. Candlelight Dinner at his Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach on Friday night. Also read: 'He's too hot': Bill O'Reilly warns Trump to move on from his 'buddy' Elon Musk, says he's a 'short timer' (With inputs from agencies)

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