"We Shall Stand United Against Terrorism": Vivek Agnihotri Delivers A Fiery Speech In London
Agnihotri's passionate speech on injustice, diversity, inclusion and world peace attracted a crowd of over 1,000 people.
On June 12, Indians in the United Kingdom and several other organizations gathered in record numbers to hear filmmaker Vivek Ranjan AgnihotriThe maker of 'The Kashmir Filed' stated at the time that Indians should unite to defend their people from an internal threat.
He believes it is his duty as an artist to tell the truth through his art.
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Agnihotri's passionate speech on injustice, diversity, inclusion, and world peace attracted a crowd of over 1,000 people in Hyde Park, London.
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He made a strong case for countering terrorism via compassion and the Oneness philosophy of the Indians. Hindus respect and celebrate diversity in all aspects of life, including religions, as per Agnihotri, and want the same in return.
I am humbled to see so many people waiting for hours to show their support and solidarity.
¡ª Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri (@vivekagnihotri) June 12, 2022
Thanks everyone. Will upload audience generated videos as soon as they come. #VRAAtHydePark#HumanityTour pic.twitter.com/QGCOa8zHmX
When Agnihotri asked the crowd to accept a promise to Vande Mataram, the crowd burst into applause.
Despite the tight security, some Pakistani groups tried but failed to disrupt the event.
The Hyde Park was filled with ¡®Bharat Mata Ki Jai¡¯. What a day of victory. Wow! Now we have a UNITED voice. #HumanityTour pic.twitter.com/ZluC5WcbYQ
¡ª Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri (@vivekagnihotri) June 12, 2022
Several present at the venue echoed Agnihotri's thoughts and repeated after him:
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"We take a pledge on this day of June 12th, 2022, at the speaker¡¯s Corner, Hyde Park, London, that we Bharatiyas shall stand united against terrorism. As United Bharatiyas, we condemn the world¡¯s longest continuous Genocide of Hindus in Kashmir. We take a pledge that we will stand up and speak up against communal and radical forces.
We shall speak up every time injustice is done to any Hindu in the world. We condemn the curbing of FREE speech at Oxford University. We resolve that we are United as Bharatiyas, and we shall dedicate ourselves to the common goal of protecting the civilizational state of Bharat from its enemies.
We, the United Hindus, believe in TRUTH, HUMANITY, AND ONENESS. Jai Hind. Vande Mataram. Bharat Mata ki Jai."
Agnihotri's speech was the second time the Indian diaspora had convened in such large numbers in the United Kingdom to hear a public figure.
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The first time people had gathered in such large numbers was for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Last evening was HISTORICAL. Never ever so many Indians have gathered for a cause. This is our DISSENT. In a public park. People drove from Scotland/Midland just to hear me. London has never witnessed such a scene. Thanks and love everyone.#VRAAtHydePark#HumanityTour pic.twitter.com/3zL5h9C0Hq
¡ª Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri (@vivekagnihotri) June 13, 2022
The event came to a close with a performance of the national anthem and slogans of Vande Mataram. A few days ago, 'The Kashmir files,' threatened to sue Oxford University. The filmmaker is currently in Europe on a humanity tour.
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