Who says protests have to be loud and a hectic one? Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Amritsar came up with a creative idea. They decided to take a different route – by napping! Yes, why to make efforts in this heat, rather chill in AC in the Mess.
So, Why were these students protesting? Well, These students were taking a stand (or rather, a lie-down) by sleeping in the institute's air-conditioned mess hall. As students say, their dorms are extremely hot because of the mercury hitting a sweltering 45°C (113°F) in Amritsar. Desperate for relief, they’ve transformed the mess hall into a dormitory, with the canteen chairs as beds. One student even ditched the chair and lied on a table for his nap, because why not?
This isn't the first time they've shared their grievances, though. Some students claim they’ve been asking for air conditioning in their dorms since last year, but their pleas have been ignored at every point. With no other option left, they've resorted to this "sleep protest" to raise awareness about their plight.
🚨 Students at IIM Amritsar staged a protest against the management by sleeping in the air-conditioned library, demanding AC installations in their hostels.
(📷-@kadaipaneeeer) pic.twitter.com/NKq6wKpdpe— Indian Tech & Infra (@IndianTechGuide) June 15, 2024
The video of this unique protest has gone viral, sparking a flurry of comments on social media. Many are rallying behind the students, arguing that with the hefty fees they pay, air conditioning should be as standard as Wi-Fi. After all, how can you expect to study for those tough exams when you're baking in your dorm room?
It seems to be a great ‘non-violent protest’. Do you know? People around the world have been really creative when it comes to protesting. Don’t believe me?
Here are other ‘Un-conventional’ Protest:
Channelling 'Avatar' Characters
As the Israel-Gaza War is ongoing, Let’s first start with a unique Palestinian protest. In the West Bank village of Bilin, back in 2010, Protesters adopted a novel approach to their weekly demonstration against the Israeli separation barrier, drawing inspiration from the Hollywood blockbuster "Avatar." Demonstrators painted themselves blue, donned long hair and loincloths, and posed as the film's alien characters, the Na'vi, to symbolise their struggle against perceived oppression. "We are here fighting the sky people, we are here fighting for our land," stated one protester.
Photo: Guardian
Caged PETA Protest
In a daring and somewhat ironic protest, PETA members staged an anti-fur demonstration on February 25, 2010, by sitting in cages in front of a Hong Kong fur exhibition. These nearly naked activists wanted to draw attention to the terrible conditions animals face on fur farms in mainland China. While onlookers wondered if the protesters might be more comfortable in fur, PETA's message was clear: fur belongs on animals, not on fashion runways.
Cleaning Dirty Politics
In the year 2000, Alberto Fujimori's controversial re-election as President of Peru ignited widespread anger among citizens, who accused him of power abuse and violence against opponents. In a striking act of defiance, men and women gathered at a central city juncture to 'clean the flag clean of dirty politics,' a protest that persisted for months.
California's 649 Days Tree-Sit In
In an epic 21-month standoff, environmental activists protested against the removal of oak trees near the University of California, Berkeley. Beginning on December 2, 2006, four students climbed into the treetops of an oak grove on campus to obstruct the construction of a $100 million athletic center. The tree sit-in, one of the longest in history, saw over a dozen people at its peak. Despite three lawsuits, the protest ended in 2008 with the oak trees being cut down.
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