Congress gets 'gamocha' from the family of first person killed in anti-CAA protest

Congress gets 'gamocha' from the family of first person killed in anti-CAA protest

The Hindu

The family of Sam Stafford, who was the first person to be killed during the protests against anti-Citizenship Amendment Act(CAA) here, on Friday handed the first 'gamocha' to the Congress for display at the party's 'Martyrs' Memorial'. The Congress has launched a drive to collect 50 lakh 'gamochas', the traditional red and white woven cloth offered as a mark of respect in Assam, with anti-CAA messages which will be displayed at the memorial to be set up in the city if the party comes to power in the coming State election.
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