The Members of Act Now for Harmony And Democracy (ANHAD) and artistes under the banner of Artistes Against Fascism held a protest at the Jantar Mantar against Modi through music singing Sufi, Thumri and Pop songs and staging stand-up comedy.
"The event showcased importance of freedom of expression and creativity - the two most important feature of democracy under threat if Modi comes to power," an artist said.
"The group of artists had pre-planned this event as a symbolic protest against Modi. We are opposed to his candidature as PM of the country because of his ideologies," says Manan, member of ANHAD.
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