‘Look for men in turbans’: Food, first aid, refuge at Gurdwara, Sikh community help students protest at Jantar Mantar
Thousands of students aka cockroaches continue to protest at Jantar Mantar as Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) continues its demand over alleged NEET paper leak. As
Thousands of students aka cockroaches continue to protest at Jantar Mantar as Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) continues its demand over alleged NEET paper leak. As several visuals from the protest site have taken over social media since Monday's Sansad Chalo march, a powerful message of compassion has emerged from the Sikh community. Sikh volunteers perform sewa at Jantar Mantar Several Sikh volunteers have been spotted at the protest site, distributing aid to students. In new visuals, volunteers of Hemkunt Foundation were seen distributing dinner to students on Tuesday night. As per the organisation, burgers and water bottles were handed over to 10,000 people. Quick answers to key questions • 5 QUESTIONS 1 What support did the Sikh community provide to students protesting at Jantar Mantar? ⌵ The Sikh community provided food, first aid, and shelter to students protesting at Jantar Mantar, notably through Gurdwaras like Bangla Sahib, which opened its doors to offer refuge and continuous langar. 2 Why were Gurdwaras crucial during the protests at Jantar Mantar? ⌵ Gurdwaras served as safe havens where students could find shelter, receive first aid, and access food, especially during chaotic moments when clashes with police occurred.
3 How did volunteers assist students during the protests at Jantar Mantar? ⌵ Volunteers were active in distributing food, providing first aid, and ensuring students had a safe place to rest, with organizations like the Hemkunt Foundation and Sachkhand Foundation leading these efforts. 4 Should I seek help from Sikh volunteers at Jantar Mantar if I'm in trouble? ⌵ Yes, you should look for individuals wearing turbans in the crowd for assistance, as they are part of the Sikh community offering help including food, medical aid, and shelter. 5 What types of food were provided to the students at Jantar Mantar? ⌵ Food provided included items like burgers, pizzas, and vegetarian thalis, with several organizations and community members delivering meals to meet the needs of the protesting students. “1000s of students got first aid, shelter, and a place to wash up at Gurudwara Bangla Sahib since last evening. Langar and tea haven’t stopped once. The house of Guru Nanak opened its doors again- Rakab Ganj Sahib and gurdwaras across Delhi did the same,” posted the Community Development Director Harteerath Singh Ahluwalia on X.
The Sachkhand Foundation organised a pizza langar as part of its sewa at Jantar Mantar. Several videos of their initiative have gone viral on social media. Shelter, aid and protection from police Reaching out to students, a video of the organisation announced: “Yaha par ek sabse appeal hai choti si ki agar aapko koi bhi dikkat pareshani ho rahi hai. Aapko khana chahiye, police ka dar lag raha hai, aapko shelter chahiye, kuch bhi requirement hai ya aapko help chahiye, puri bheed me se aap paghdi dekh lena pakka help mil jayegi (I have one small request for everyone here. If you're facing any difficulty or problem—if you need food, if you're afraid of the police, if you need shelter, or if you have any other requirement or need any kind of help—just look for people wearing a turban in the crowd. You will definitely receive help.” Also Read | Naseeruddin Shah condemns zulm against students, compares Delhi Police with ICE Bangla Sahib offers refuge On Monday, the protest took a violent turn as police were seen chasing and dispersing protesters across central Delhi.
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