After successfully entering Shani Shingnapur and Trimbakeshwar temples, Bhumata Brigade chief Trupti Desai on Thursday tried to enter the core area of Haji Ali Dargah in Mumbai where women are not allowed.
- On Wednesday, AIMIM leader Haji Rafat Hussain warns Trupti Desai against it
If Trupti Desai tries to enter Haji Ali Dargah forcefullty, we will smear black ink on her: Haji Rafat Hussain pic.twitter.com/kUd353mVd2 (ANI)
— Times of India (@timesofindia) April 28, 2016
- On Thursday morning, Trupti declares she’ll reach Haji Ali Dargah at 4 pm
Will begin our peaceful protest at Haji Ali today at 4 pm, says Trupti Desai (File photo) pic.twitter.com/JDlJPjz2qc
— News18 (@CNNnews18) April 28, 2016
- A crowd gathers outside the dargah in support, amid heavy police protection
Mumbai: People outside Haji Ali Dargah demand equal access for men and women, extend their support to Trupti Desai pic.twitter.com/qDtYLTa0Kz
— ANI (@ANI_news) April 28, 2016
- Trupti reaches the dargah around 5 pm
#RightToPray activist Trupti Desai reaches Haji Ali Dargah https://t.co/s7v6sDOTaM
— TIMES NOW (@TimesNow) April 28, 2016
- An hour later, Trupti is still in her car as cops do not allow her to go any further
Mumbai: Police doesn’t allow Trupti Desai to get down from her car at the main entrance of Haji Ali Dargah
— ANI (@ANI_news) April 28, 2016
- The struggle continues…
Hum aaj Haji Ali Dargah par jayenge, mujhe lagta hai aaj darshan hoga: Activist Trupti Desai pic.twitter.com/Lxf0vnr5N1
— ANI (@ANI_news) April 28, 2016
Activist Trupti Desai and other members of Bhumata Brigade outside Haji Ali Dargah in Mumbai pic.twitter.com/CObrabBiJU
— ANI (@ANI_news) April 28, 2016
- By 7:30 pm, the dargah was closed. Hence, police requested Trupti Desai to not enter. Cops warned her that the stretch to the dargah was very narrow and providing security would be difficult.
- Eventually, she is denied entry.
- Moments later, Desai makes an announcement that she will meet the CM.
We are going to Chief Minister’s residence from here: Trupti Desai after being denied entry into Haji Ali Dargah pic.twitter.com/HUcUuAQDxL
— ANI (@ANI_news) April 28, 2016
We are going to Chief Minister’s residence from here: Trupti Desai after being denied entry into Haji Ali Dargah pic.twitter.com/HUcUuAQDxL
— ANI (@ANI_news) April 28, 2016