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Prateek Kuhad and many other artists perform in Shaheen Bagh in solidarity with anti-CAA protest

As the anti-CAA protest entered 52nd day in Shaheen Bagh, a musical night on Wednesday with singer and songwriter Prateek Kuhad in solidarity with the protesters drew attention and a large young crowd

Screenshot from a video
Screenshot from a video 

As the anti-CAA protest entered 52nd in Shaheen Bagh, a musical night on Wednesday with Singer and songwriter Prateek Kuhad drew attention and a large crowd.

The musical night was a part of an event in Shaheen Bagh named ‘Artists against communalism’, Kuhad was performing as a collective of artists who showed solidarity with the protesters at Shaheen Bagh in ‘a call for artists’.

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The night included many other artists like Kusha Kapila, Lifafa, Ankur Tewari, Peter Cat Recording Co, Anushka Manchanda and other well-known artists.

Enthusiastic protesters were also seen singing along with Prateek Kuhad.

The video of the artists went viral on social media and took the netizens by storm.

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"With the run-up to the Delhi elections and constant threats (and incidents) of violence, the next few days will be critical for the #ShaheenBaghProtest. Let's thwart every force that tries to bring us down through art, theatre, and music, with this line up of some of our favourite artistes. February 2nd-7th at Shaheen Bagh. We hope to see you with us," read a poster promoting the event.

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Earlier The Hindu quoted Prateek Kuhad saying, "I think the spirit of the protest itself is lovely. It is heart-warming actually because it is just people getting together and helping each other out. Obviously, the true intent behind the protests, which is basically inclusiveness, is something I support strongly."

I had earlier been to one of the protests in Delhi at Shaheen Bagh, Kuhad added.

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