#NotInOurName pop up protest at the Channon market on July 9. Photo Harsha Prabhu.
True to the roots of the rainbow region a pop up demonstration took place at the Channon market on Sunday July 9 to protest against the growing intolerance in India, which has seen attacks on minorities, including Muslims, Dalits, Christians and tribals, as well as around the world.
Highlighting the intolerance they see worldwide from Trumps building of the wall, the destruction of the Great Barrier Reef that will result form the Adani coal mine to the Dakota pipeline they said ‘intolerance and narrow nationalism were not just an Indian problem but a trans-national phenomenon.
‘Instead of addressing critical issues like climate change the Australian and NSW governments were more intent on harassing grandmothers for growing pot.’
Claiming a history of fighting for sustainability and grassroots democracy from the rainbow region the demonstration wanted to send ‘a clear message to fascists, environmental vandals and governments everywhere: #NotInOurName.’
